33 mark end of topic test for the Weather Hazards & Climate Change topic, with all questions in the format of the actual GCSE for Edexcel A. Includes a mixture of short answer questions and an 8 mark question at the end. A resource sheet that can be printed and mark scheme is also included. Ideal for use at the end of this topic.

44 mark end of topic test for the UK landscapes and coastal landscapes topic, with all questions in the format of the actual GCSE for Edexcel A. Includes a mixture of short answer questions, skills & mathematical questions and an 8 mark question at the end. A resource sheet that can be printed and mark scheme is also included. Ideal for use at the end of this topic.

34 mark end of topic test for the Ecosystems, Biodiversity & Management topic, with all questions in the format of the actual GCSE for Edexcel A. Includes a mixture of short answer questions, skills & mathematical questions and an 8 mark question at the end. A resource sheet that can be printed and mark scheme is also included. Ideal for use at the end of this topic.

Complete lesson covering the causes and impacts of suburbanisation and counter-urbanisation. Lesson includes: Do Now Graph and discussion Mind map reasons for suburbanisation Explanation of counter-urbanisation Printable sheet that students use to categorise the impacts of suburbanisation and counter-urbanisation Plenary

Complete lesson covering the relative success of the UN and an evaluation of this, followed by a study of how states sometimes act outside of the UN (especially in ‘failed states’). Lesson includes: Do Now Printable reading and table to complete on UN success and failure in Iran and the DRC Table to complete on the successes and failures of UN action Possible 4 mark exam question Video demonstrating why some countries act unilaterally outside the UN Summary of ‘failed states’ and accompanying map Printable reading and table to complete summarising 3 key events that have taken place outside the UN Plenary - correct the mistakes

Complete lesson on deltas and estuaries. Designed for KS3 but could be used with KS4 too. Lesson includes: Do Now Recap on physical processes and the lower course Definitions Delta or estuary AfL Diagram draw and label task Extension reading and questions on the Nile Delta Calculating averages exam question using river discharge

Complete lesson looking at the physical reasons for low development in East Africa. Lesson includes: Do Now - map labelling activity Summary of East Africa’s low development level Rainfall and soil quality maps with sentences to complete Comprehension questions using printable reading (differentiated sheet also available) AfL to check for understanding Plenary - whole-class evaluation

Complete lesson on climate graphs. Lesson includes: Do Now Explanation of climate graphs Printable worksheet allowing students to complete their own climate graph Comparison of two climate graphs and exam question Plenary

Complete lesson covering the key human and physical reasons why the UK is a developed country or HIC. Lesson includes: Do Now Key development indicators for the UK Think, pair, share questions about the UK Card sort or categorising activity using key info cards Whole class AfL activity I do, we do writing tasks Plenary

Complete lesson covering the 4 main terrestrial ecosystems found in the UK. Lesson includes: Do Now Photos and prompts on each ecosystem Categorise activity - categorise descriptions into each ecosystem Challenge task on threats to each ecosystem Spot the mistakes AfL activity Plenary

Complete case study booklet (14 pages) for the Human Geography paper in Edexcel A GCSE Geography. Includes detailed case study information on all the relevant case studies in the spec, including: River Severn Isle of Wight Hurricane Sandy - impacts and responses Typhoon Haiyan - impacts and responses California drought - impacts and responses Namibia drought - impacts and responses Sustainable management of the Amazon Sustainable management of Epping Forest

Complete lesson covering employment inequalities. Designed for the Regenerating Places scheme of work in the Edexcel A-level but suitable for other specifications too. Lesson includes: Do Now Explanation of employment variations and the link to quality of life indices Summary of the IMD, including pros and cons Link to IMD maps and postcode data Printable info sheets with maps/graphs showing inequalities and printable UK map that students can annotate Optional Spearman’s Rank sheet that students could complete in class or for homework

Complete lesson covering possible future outcomes for the global balance of power in 2030 or 2050, with a focus on the prospects of continued US dominance, a bi-polar or multi-polar world. This lesson was designed for the Edexcel A-level Superpowers topic in Geography but could be used in other specifications or schemes of work. Lesson includes: Do Now Recap on changing patterns of power Summary of how future GDP is likely to play out Printable sheets on US, Chinese, Indian and Brazilian GDP projections Information sheets summarising the prospects of the 3 possible outcomes, with questions for students to complete and a Venn Diagram Possible 12 mark exam question

Complete lesson on different strategies to reduce the development gap. Lesson is set up as a decision making exercise. Lesson includes: Do Now Definition of the development gap Link to videos describing why it’s important to reduce the gap Decision making activity with printable differentiated worksheets Teacher-led evaluation of the best strategy Plenary

Complete lesson covering the reasons why some Middle Eastern borders are straight lines, with a focus on Syria and the Sykes-Picot Agreement. Lesson includes: Do Now Prediction activity Map of the Sykes-Picot agreement Printable reading sheet (with differentiated one also available) and comprehension activity - can be done independently or as paired work Writing task Atlas challenge plenary

Complete lesson covering the role of religion in conflict in the Middle East. Lesson includes: Do Now AfL check for understanding Video about the difference between Shia and Sunni Muslims Conflict map students annotate using map showing religious divide Optional additional video & questions News article and comprehension questions (differentiated lower ability article also available) Summary plenary

Complete lesson covering the growth of the East Asian Tigers, with a focus on the development of Singapore. Lesson includes: Do Now Locate the East Asian Tigers on printable maps Location of Singapore - correct the mistakes Printable reading and comprehension questions Plenary

Complete lesson covering greenfield and brownfield sites. Lesson was designed for the Edexcel A GCSE Geography Spec, but could be used with any GCSE specification or with KS3. Lesson includes: Do Now Partner activity to remember the definition of greenfield and brownfield AfL activity Definitions Printable handout covering the pros and cons of each site; students complete a table using the information Answers Extended writing activity 2 mark exam question plenary

A3 sheet with detailed ideas about how to respond to the threat of earthquakes in Haiti. Students have $20 billion to spend using the costed ideas and must justify it in the boxes.

44 mark end of topic test for the Global Development topic, with all questions in the format of the actual GCSE for Edexcel A. Includes a mixture of short answer questions, skills & mathematical questions and an 8 mark question at the end. A resource sheet that can be printed and mark scheme is also included. Ideal for use at the end of this topic.