Curriculum map with sequenced topics for Geography Year 7-13 building up to the AQA GCSE and ALevel Specification.

Geography Lesson- Challenges in a LIC- India Case study- Slums- Dharavi Suitable for KS3 or introduction to lower ability KS4. Learning Objectives: To know the challenges (push factors) in India. To understand how challenges are caused by population growth. Excellent if we are able to explain the social, economic and environmental challenges in India using named examples. Introduction to slums: using graphs to address data on population increase in Mumbai. Images used for discussion on challenges and disparities in wealth. Key terms- social, economic and environmental explained- students have to then categorise these into a table. embedded videos and engaging tasks. Chloropleth map showing different levels of wealth across India- locational knowledge + numerical skills. Differentiated plenary with exam style questions to check for understanding.

Geography Lesson- India and Tourism- Opportunities and challenges- KS3 Learning objectives: To know the opportunities (pull factors) available in India. To understand how opportunities can be used for economic gain. Excellent if we are able to explain the opportunities available in India using named examples. Introduces KS3 students to the idea of opportunities in LICs. Looks briefly at employment in India and then narrows in to tourism. Key words and discussion tasks, embedded videos and interactive tasks. Ends with an exam question- GCSE style command word to build up students vocab. Differentiated task for high and low ability. Any questions- please ask!

KS3 Geography Lesson. Learning Objectives: To know the population of India. To understand how wealth varies across India. Excellent if we are able to explain the population distribution of India. Range of activities- lots of opportunity for numeracy and graphical skills + locational knowledge. (pie charts, chloropleth maps, population pyramids). Lesson teaches students about the states and population of India- density and distribution. Introduces students to religion and cultures in India and gets them thinking about opportunities and challenges for these areas of overpopulation. Differentiated tasks. Please ask for more info!

Whole Geography lesson- The Chambamontera Micro-Hydro Scheme- Geography GCSE- AQA Spec- Paper 2- Resource Management - Energy- Sustainability and energy production. Topics- Peru and energy supply- ‘bottom-up’ schemes and productivity. Uses interactive and differentiated tasks to look at subsistence farming and micro-hydro energy schemes. Videos embedded about the case study to aid understanding- looks at how the scheme works in Chambamontera and how it benefits the community.

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- 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!

AQA A Level Geography- Contemporary Urban Environments- Megacities Lesson for students to research and map the megacities of the world. Looks at: location of megacities, characteristics, + opportunity to discuss named examples. Differentiated with challenge questions- students will never sit there with nothing to do! Used for a lot of student led work for them to research the location of megacities- a map of this could be provided to students though if they did not have internet access.

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.

Geography GCSE Lesson- Resource Management- Energy- Sustainability- AQA Paper 2 Section C- Singapore Gardens by the Bay case study. Lesson addressing national sustainability- Singapore Gardens by the Bay case study. Embedded videos and challenge tasks for PAH. Structured exam question. Homework option available on the website of the Gardens by the bay, instructions embedded.

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.

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.

Whole lesson- GCSE Geography AQA Paper 2- Resource Management- Energy Energy insecurity- key terms and solutions. Drilling for oil and gas in the Arctic- case study- economic, social and environmental impacts of exploiting resources. Embedded videos and differentiated tasks.

Whole lesson- GCSE Geography- AQA Paper 2- resource management- energy- global energy distribution. Entire lesson with learning objectives, key words and differentiated tasks. Nigeria case study- TNCs and energy distribution- looks at global energy consumption and supply. Map skills, analysis and key words.

AQA A Level Geography- Contemporary urban environments- urban form- whole lesson Lesson includes key ideas around urban form, CBD urban models, how land-use patterns differ between the developed and developing world and how cities are evolving to become post-modern. Tasks are interactive and challenging. Differentiated plenary of exam questions allows you to check understanding of the lesson. Plenary links to learning objectives: LO: To understand the definition of urban form. To be able to assess how far traditional urban forms are being challenged by new urban forms in the developed world. Any questions, just ask.

Geography Lesson: Learning Objectives: To know the definition of wreathing. To understand the three types of weathering: physical, chemical, biological. Excellent if we are able to explain the impacts of weathering on a river system. Introduces students to new key word- weathering- Plus three types- physical, chemical and biological. Embedded videos and questioning to aid understanding plus differentiated plenary. Also included in this lesson is exam questions and practice to recap prior learning- characteristics of the river, erosion, transportation and deposition. Model answers provided. Challenge tasks embedded for more able. Please ask questions.

Whole lesson- resource management- AQA geography paper 2 Factors effecting energy supply: costs, physical factors, political, climate and technology. Nigeria example embedded with video and interactive tasks. Exam style questions differentiated. Homework research task at the end of the lesson. Please ask any questions.