This is a lesson aimed at KS3 students about the social impacts of blood diamonds taught through the lyrics to a rap song (Shin on em, Nas). Includes a link to the video on youtube and handout with lyrics and questions ready to go. New words are clarified first. Students first analyse the lyrics and then use what they’ve learned to write their own definition of blood diamonds in their book along with an explanation in their own words what the social impacts are (suggested structure and words to include provided).Mini-whiteboards useful.

Introduction to push+pull factors in LICs for KS3. Clear tasks with handout and answers provided. Useful to have mini whiteboards available. Objectives: State push/pull factors Explain why these factors cause people in LICs to move to cities

Introduces concept of transportation and deposition in rivers using geographical vocab and engaging images. Planned for KS3 or lower ability KS4. Handouts are included if you decide to use them for lower ability students. 2 sugggested plenaries for you to choose from. The lesson is all about learning the vocab so have mini whiteboards at the ready. Repetition is important - you might have time to add an extra activity where the students write their own quiz based on the vocab they’ve learned or do this as a starter in the next lesson. Objectives: Define the terms transportation and deposition Describe the 4 processes of transportation Explain why deposition occurs

This resource covers section 1 of the new Edexcel Astronomy specification. It covers all the key points that need to be known, except for the key words North Pole and South pole. It can also be used a Geography resource. It could also be used as an A level extension for Physics

Lesson for KS4 on the causes and effectsof drought with focus on the Sahel. Learning Outcomes: All – Describe the causes and effects of drought in the Sahel. Most – Explain the causes and effects of drought in the Sahel. Some – Analyse the causes and effects of drought in the Sahel. Lesson includes: powerpoint slides with all information and task instructions necessary, challenge tasks, youtube link, booklet describing and explaining causes rated by chilies to indicate the challenge Tips for the lesson - allow students a lengthy amount of time to go through causes in the booklet. Could lead onto a debate about the main causes.

First lesson of a SOW looking at economic development. Introduces all measurements of development (HDI, GDP, life expectancy, birth rate etc.). Learning questions: What it development? How is it measured?