Whole lesson. Learning objectives: To know how we use gas as an energy source. To understand how gas is extracted. Excellent if we are able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of using gas as an energy source using a case study example in the Amazonian region. Range of differentiated activities for students to learn what natural gas is, how it is extracted, the process of fracking, and the advantages/disadvantages of exploiting and using gas. Clear plenary and AfL opportunities. Exam question at the end to apply knowledge- clearly structured for all abilities. Works with AQA spec. Can also be used for higher ability KS3 classes.

Whole Lesson- GCSE AQA Geography- Paper 2- Resource Management- Energy Strategies to increase energy supply- evaluating and comparing renewable energy and fossil fuels. Exam question with sentence starters at the end of the lesson to consolidate learning: Explain why the contribution of renewable energy to world energy production is likely to remain less than fossil fuel production. literacy and numeracy opportunities. Focus on renewable energy after teaching a lesson on fossil fuels before. Looks at the global energy mix and evaluates whether we should use and rely on renewable energy.

A Level Geography- World Cities- AQA- Contemporary Urban Environments lesson Lesson objectives: To understand the definition of a world city. To be able to describe the characteristics of world cities and assess reasons for their global distribution. Lesson: Defines world cities, maps the location of them and addresses how the numbers have changed, looks at characteristics of world cities, gives students their own opportunity to research a world city, addresses some challenges and the realities of world cities, finalised with a differentiated progress check plenary. Lesson has challenge tasks embedded throughout and images to support mental stimulation of ideas. Any questions, just ask!

The Savanna ecosystem- location and characteristics! KS3-4 ability. Includes food chains, location, maps and exam questions! Ask for more info.

Whole lesson for Eyjafjallajökull eruption case study- Iceland. Differentiated tasks, sentence starters, key words and learning objectives.

Entire lesson focusing on knowledge of coasts and applying it to map skills- grid references and identifying landforms on an OS map. Ideal for GCSE revision.

Geography lesson- GCSE AQA Spec- can be used for higher ability KS3. - Sustainability in the home- sustainability- domestic usage. Paper 2 Section C. Learning objectives: To know the term ‘sustainability.’ To understand how we can sustainably manage energy in our home. Excellent if we are able to evaluate why changes in individuals’ actions are necessary if energy use is to become sustainable. Key term defined- sustainability- with embedded videos to aid understanding. Maths skill- graph- household energy usage Interactive tasks. Exam question with differentiation.

A Level Geography- AQA- Contemporary Urban Environments- Urban Climate LO- To be able to define urban climate. To understand the urban heat island effect. To be able to explain the effect of urban structures on average wind speed and climate. Discusses reasons for differences in urban temperature, rainfall and wind speed. High emphasis on the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI) and the impact this has on urban climate. Gets students thinking out how urban structures alter the climate of a city in comparison to a rural area. Data and exam questions implemented to check for understanding. Uses London examples throughout that can be easily altered. Please ask if you have any questions.

Whole Geography GCSE Lesson- Changing Economic World- NEE- Nigeria Case study. Identifies advantages and disadvantages of TNCs. Video embedded with a worksheet to collect information on Shell in Nigeria. Homework research task on Unilever in Nigeria. Differentiated tasks for high and low ability.

Entire lesson and tasks on sediment cells and budgets. Coastal Systems.

Entire lesson for plant and animal adapatations int he Savanna biome- ecosystems topic. Suitable for KS3 or lower ability KS4. Suitable for AQA Spec. Differentiated tasks for low and high ability- sentence starters + challenge tasks. Exam question implemented for AfL.

Entire Lesson on Coastal Management strategies- research opportunities available for students.

Entire lesson complete with key words, challenge tasks and learning objectives to study the L’Aquila earthquake case study- 2009.

AQA A Level Geography- Urban Air Quality- Contemporary Urban Environments- whole lesson. LO: To understand the causes of poor air quality in urban areas. To be able to assess the extent to which solutions can improve urban air quality. Content- what is air pollution + photochemical smog- definition, causes and impacts. - Links to London Smog event. Solutions- congestion charge, pedestrianisation, pubic transport, car sharing, legislation etc. Students must gather knowledge on the solutions using an attached worksheet- aims, successes and limitations to then apply it to an exam question. Exam question is differentiated with sentence starters for lower ability students. Please ask if you have any questions.

Lesson teaching the continents + a focus on European countries within. Key map skills embedded. Briefly looks at current events and importance of knowing about the continents- links to new Ofsted framework. Clear differentiated tasks and plenary. Homework and SOL clearly embedded. Please ask if you have questions.

Geography Lesson- Tornadoes. The formation of tornadoes, what they are, and the effects of the tornadoes- using Joplin, Missouri 2011 as an example case study. Interactive tasks for students with diagrams and videos to aid learning. Stretch and challenge tasks for more able.

How has globalisation affected the volume and pattern of international trade and investment? This lesson includes a worked Spearmans Rank example. You will be able to use this to: Describe the pattern of international trade. Explain how different factors have influenced trade. Outline which countries have received the most Foreign Direct investment (FDI), comment on the trends. This is part of a sequence of lessons for the AQA topic- Global Systems and Governance. Slides included also present an entire scheme of learning for the global systems and governance topic. Includes copied information from the CGP Alevel AQA Geography revision guide to support learning. Also includes figures from Hodder textbook fifth edition (Whittaker).

Whole lesson on understanding the term ‘sustainability’ using UK ideas and knowledge. Links with AQA spec- Paper 2 Section C Resource Management- Energy. Ideas taught- How the UK can be sustainable, the country’s most energy efficient house and electic cars- Energy Saving Trust company ideas used throughout to link with major initiatives. Videos embedded with interactive tasks. Differentiated plenary to assess knowledge learnt.

A Level Geography- Changing Places- Deindustrialisation in the UK- UK cities- Bristol- AQA Spec. Includes history of deindustrialisation in the UK- causes and effects. Embedded videos and differentiated tasks for knowledge. Research task clearly structured for Bristol case study. Exam question to assess knowledge. Mathematical skills- graphs of UK employment sectors and change.