Resource that was used with a IGCSE1 class studying the Earthquakes and Volcanoes topic. It easily filled a 90 minute lesson. The content of the PPT could be used to generate more tasksheet, discussion activities.
PPT breakdown. 32 slides cover the following content:
lesson objectives, key words and syllabus links.
the 3 P’s of earthquake preparadness - predict, plan and prepare
Tips to follow in an earthquake event
Engineering techniques that can be used to make buildings more earthquake resistant, includeing padded foundations, dampeners, shock absorbers, cross bracing, deep foundations. Each method has a small animation to aid in the explantion
The final slide has two tasks for the students to complete - a sketch task of an earthquake resistance builidng, and a written explanation of the 3 P’s.
Pack contains a 23 slide PPT and two task sheets that the students can answer using information from the PPT.
There is enough material here for 2-3 lessons.
PPT contains:
diagram showing the structure of the earth - crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
world map showing main tectonic plates
embedded video showing how the world will change in the next 200 million years due to tectonic plate movement
the case of the Mesosaurus - proof of plate tectonics?
map showing main areas of volcanic and earthquake activity and the Ring of Fire
link to online website showing recent earthquake activity
three types of plate boundaries explanation and diagrams - divergent/constructive, convergent/destructive, and transform/conservative.
Pack includes a 30 slide PPT and a 3 page task booklet with questions based on the PPT and a short research task.
I used this in an IG1 Geography class who had just begun the Volcanoes and Earthquakes topic.
PPT includes:
lesson objectives and key word list
definition for volcanoes
map showing the worlds largest volcanoes and various photographs
drone footage video of Iceland volcano eruption
effects of volcanoes on natural and built environments summary lists
mini case study: Pompeii
active, dormant and extinct volcano summaries
Composite/Strato volcano summary and Mp4 showing formation
Shield volcano summary and Mp4 showing formation
structure of a volcano diagram with labeled parts
This task filled in an 80 minute lesson.
I used this in an A Level Geography class studying the Human Geography Core topic of Settlement Dynamics. This could also be used in an IGCSE class studying urban environments.
The PPT includes:
syllabus link (international A Level 6.3)
key words definitions and lesson objectives
Burgess Concentric Zone Model diagrams and explanation
Hoyt Sector Model, diagrams and explanantion
Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model, diagrams, photographs and explanation
Alonso’s Bid Rent Theory and summary explanation
Griffin and Fords LEDC model, diagrams and explanation
Summary of the factors that affect the location of activities in urban areas - economic and physical factors
the final slide has summary questions and a past exam question example.
Enough material here for at least one lesson.
I used this PPT in an IGCSE class studying Topic 1.3 Migration.
The 21 slide PPT covers the following content:
the positive impacts of migration on the country of origin
the negative impacts of migration on the country of origin
the positive impacts of migration on the destination country
the negative impacts of migration on the destination country
the positve and negative impacts on the migrants themselves
The last three slides contain exam style questions.
I have also included an extra task sheet with question/answer tasks on media stories relating to the difficulties faced by migrants in destination countries.
The content of the PPT could be used to generate further task sheets etc.
This resource covers the Growth in International Tourism sub-topic in the Global Interdependence topic for A Level Geography.
This resource can also be adapted to use in a IGCSE/GCSE class studying tourism and the reasons for growth in international tourism.
The 26 slide PPT includes:
current trends in international tourism, and the most visited countries in recent times.
factors affecting international tourism: economic, political, social
PPT includes a mini research task on the environmental impacts of tourism. This could also be used as a class discussion/brainstorm point.
The material in the PPT could also be used to generate a task sheet etc
28 slide PPT covering the following content:
Main types of pollution and their impacts: air, water, noise, light
the ‘Enhanced Greenhouse Effect’ explanation and its link to global warming
global warming statistcal trends
The final slide has a summary task, and the text pages are included in this pack
There is enough material in the PPT to make task sheets if you wished.
I used this resource in an IGCSE class that was beginning to study the 3.7 Environmental Risks of Economic Development topic.
36 slide PPT that I used with an A-Level class that was studying the Environment Management Advanced Human Geography topic.
The PPT focuses on the environmental impacts of energy production, use and transport.
Detailed breakdown of the PPT:
-the environmental impacts of renewable sources such as wind and HEP power
the environmental impacts of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, fracking etc
the environmental impact of nuclear power with a short case study on Chernobyl and the local, regional and continental scale impacts of this event
the environmental impacts of energy transport, including a short case study of the Exxon Valdez incident
the environmental impacts of energy production: local and regiona and globall. This includes information about acid rain and wet and dry deposition, and global warming caused by the enhanced greenhouse effect.
The final slide includes two exam style questions for the students to attempt.
There is enough material here for 2 lessons.
30 slide PPT covering the strategies and reduce the risk/mitigating the damage of mass movement events.
I used this in an A Level Geography class that was studying the Rocks and Weathering core physical geography topic.
There is enough material here for 2-3 lessons.
PPT includes:
lesson objectives, key words and links to syllabus.
slope stabilisation strageties: rocks bolts, pins, anchors, gabions, netting and drainage.
PPT includes 3 tasks:
describing addition mitigation strategies using textbook resources
case study task sheet
past exam question task
Copies of all required resources are included in this pack.
Pack includes a 24 slide PPT which covers cyclone formation.
I used this PPT in an A-Level class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, however this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying tropical cyclones.
PPT includes:
a description of where cyclones occur and form, including maps.
an explanation of when cyclones occur and why
an explanation of the conditions required for a cyclone to form
an explanation of the process of cyclone formation, including diagrams
an explantion of the structure of the cyclone, including the eye and eye wall
the Simspon scale
3 task at the end of the PPT, including a diagram task and exam type question
There is enough material here for 1-2 class, and more task sheets could be generated using the material in the PPT.
27 slide PPT which covers the main types of volcanoes.
I used this in an A2 class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, but this would also be useful for an IGCSE class studying Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Breakdown of the PPT:
Cinder cone volcano explanation
Composite volcano explanation
Shield Volcano explanation
Hotspots explanation
The last two slides include recall/explain questions for the students to complete, as well as a research/exam type question.
PPT includes diagrams, photos and GIF animations.
Glossy 34 slide PPT covering the topic area of why coral reefs are important, and the steps that can be taken to manage/conserve them.
PPT detailed breakdown:
Coral reef management (combat global warming, reduce local threats, government assistance)
Fiji cast study - Fiji facts, why reefs are important (tourism, fishing, coastal protection, human and natural causes of reef damage)
Fiji resort example of local coral reef management and protection.
Last slide includes a research question - and the required textbook resource is included in this pack.
PPT is eyecatching and makes use of photographs and maps to enhance the presentation.
The content of the PPT could be used to generate work/tasksheets etc.
I used this in a A Level class studying the Coastal Environment topic. This could also be used in an IGCSE class studying coasts.
This pack contains a PPT which contains a case study comparison between the Christchurch and Haiti Earthquakes.
I used this for an A2 lesson with a class studying the Hazardous Environments advance physical geography topic, however this could also be adapted to an IGCSE class studying earthquakes.
The PPT includes:
details of the Christchurch and Haiti Quakes - date, time, magnitude, depth
Detailed profile of New Zealand, location, plate tectonics, quake impacts and the emergency responses
PPT includes maps, photographs
introduction to Haiti
Haiti research task
Pack also includes textbook pages for teacher reference, and also as resources for students doing the Haiti task.
24 slide PPT, covering the following content:
Why are coral reefs important? (seafood, tourism, coastal protection)
Threats to coral reefs (enhanced global warming, pollution, and physical damage).
last slide includes a discussion question based on a past paper exam question. This could be used as a class discussion, or for a student written response task.
PPT is glossy, colourful and eyecatching. It includes photographs and maps. The content of the PPT could easily be used to generate task sheets, work sheets etc.
I used this in an A-Level class studying the Coastal Environments. This PPT could also be used for an IGCSE class studying coasts.
Full lesson covering Coastal Management Strategies. I used this in an A-Level class studying the Coastal Environment advance topic. However, this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying Coasts.
30 slide PPT includes:
the main aim of coastal management
sustainable coastal management - economic/environmental/social sustainability
hard engineering coastal management methods: groynes, sea walls (curved and straight), gabions, revetments, breakwaters.
soft engineering coastla management methods: beach nourishment, dune regeneration, managed retreat.
Each method includes a description, and information about the relative positives and negatives of each method.
The last 2 slides contain task work.
Task 1: mini-research task where students research extra soft management strategies.
Task 2: example exam question that could be used as a written or a discussion task.
Pack includes a copy of the textbook page required to complete task 1.
Information in this PPT could easily be used to generate further tasks, worksheets etc.
30 slide PPT that I used with an A2 Geography class to introduce the sub-topic of Coral reefs, as part of the Coastal Environments Physical Geography topic.
The PPT includes:
a detailed definition of coral, polyps, exo-skeletons, symbiotic relationship with algae, value as an ecosystem.
location of main coral reefs, and the conditions required to encourage coral growth - temperature, light, sediment, salinity
The last slide contains review questions that can be used as a tasksheet, or for class discussion
This material could also be easily adapted and used in the IGCSE Coasts topic.
38 slide PPT which provides a detailed explanation of the depositional coastal landform: Sand dunes.
PPT includes a detailed description of each stage of sand dune succession: embryo dunes, fore-dunes, semi-fixed/yellow dunes, fixed/grey dunes, dune slack and mature dunes.
Each stage includes diagrams, photographs and descriptions of the structure and vegetation found in each stage.
PPT includes embedded videos on the stages of sand dune succession.
PPT also includes information on why dunes are important and the conditions needed for them to form.
I used this in a 60 minute A2 level class studying the Coastal Environments advanced core topic.
32 slide PPT covers the topic: Human Impacts: Indirect Human Impacts on Hydrological Cycles - Deforestation & Afforestation, Changing Agricultural Land Use, and Urbanisation.
I used this PPT as part of the Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology topic in the AS Geography subject.
In detail the PPT includes the following:
defintion of key words
deforetation facts, figures and reasons behind it
explanation of how deforestation can impact the hydrological cycle/drainage basin
afforestation explanation plus example of a local program
explanation of changing agricultural land use and its impacts on hydrological cycle/drainage basins
urbanisation explanation and description of the impacts on hyrdological cycles/drainage basin, using hydrograph as an example
Last slide includes a writing task.
Pack also includes a afforestation research task
19 Slide PPT covering the main flow types in rivers:
Laminar
Turbulent
Helicoidal
PPT includes written explanation, diagrams of each type of flow.
Helicoidal explanation includes details around meander, pool and riffle formation.
The last slide includes a written task that can be answered using the information in the presentation.
I used this in an AS level class studying the Hydrology and Geomorphology topic.
Easy 40 minute lesson.
28 slide PPT that covers the Coastal Processes - Mass movement topic.
The PPT includes:
definition of mass movement, in a coastal context (process and causes)
embedded video explaining mass movement coastal processes
In-depth explanation of land slump, and rockfalls using Holderness Coast case study as an example for land slumping
coastal rockfalls, mud-flows explanation and photographs
Task on the last slide - recall/analysis/exam questions
I used this for an A-Level Coastal Processes lesson focusing on mass movement.