AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this third lesson in the section we look at the possible human causes of climate change. We start with a simple retrieval practice grid based on previous learning. We then look at what the scientist think and how a consensus has grown about the impact of anthropogenic influences on the climate and we watch a clip that summarises this. We then create a diagram in our books and the students are guided step by step through the greenhouse effect, creating the diagram as they go. The pupils then watch video clips on the three main greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides. The pupils make notes around their hexagons using the video clips to help. We finish by looking at the ‘enhanced greenhouse effect’ and a 9-mark gcse-style question with guidance on how to answer for the pupils. We finish the lesson with a GCSE-style question post-it plenary. In a nutshell lesson includes: Retrieval practice starter Greenhouse effect diagram. Hexagon task on the main greenhouse gases Video clips where appropriate GCSE-style question. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this third lesson in the section we look at the human causes of climate change. We start with a retrieval practice grid which you can populate with your own questions. We then look at the greenhouse effect and how this works. The pupils will create an annotated diagram as the teacher goes through the stages. We then look at the three main greenhouse gases, carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxides. Taking each one in turn the pupils annotate around their hexagons what the human sources of these gases are. There are some video clips to support this. We finish with 9 mark GCSE-style question with the command word “to what extent”. the pupils have a suggested content and strictire guide to help them if they need it. In a nutshell lesson includes: Retrieval practice starter Annotated diagram task on the greenhouse effect Hexagon task on the greenhouse gases Video clips where appropriate GCSE-style question with guidance on suggested content Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the changing rural landscapes of the UK. The lesson starts with a practice task. We then look at a cartoon which is showing rural-urban migration together with other geographical concepts. We then look at the reasons for people moving into rural areas. We then introduce two examples, one of rural population growth (South Cambridgeshire) and the other of rural population decline (Outer Hebrides). The pupils have a task worksheet to complete with various tasks for them to tackle. We finish with a 6-mark practice question with some guidance on how to respond. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the evidence and reasons for a north-south divide in the UK. The lesson starts with a retrieval practice task. We then briefly look at a cartoon illustrating the economic differences between the North and South of England. After introducing the concept of a North-South divide the pupils create a ‘Road to the North South Divide’ in there books by annotating a road to show how the divide was established. We then use evidence from a data table to annotate a map showing the divide. The pupils then look at the strategies that have been adopted to re-balance the difference. They use information slides (LEP’s, enterprise zones and the Lancashire LEP) and video clips to make notes for Boris Johnson to address the public about he North-South Divide. Finally we answer an exam question with some guidance for the pupils on how to answer. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

A template for revising geographical case studies, with guidance on how to complete the sections. *Please note that some of the fonts displayed may not work on your version of Power Point. But it is all editable. Hope it proves useful! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson. At least 1 hour long. This lesson explores what the concept of development is. the students then explore what factors affect development worldwide by annotating the four categories with ideas, Social, environmental, political and economic. We then look at GNI and HDI as measurements of development and consider both their strengths and weaknesses. We then look at global patterns of HDI, and quality of life. Included is: Map interpretation starter Factors of development activity Video clip on development measurements Activity on development measurements HDI questions activity. Hope this helps. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at the place of the UK in the wider world. The lesson starts with a quick retrieval practice quiz true or false quiz. We then introduce some of the organisations that the UK is a member of and how this can give the UK global influence. The pupils then use a hexagon template to create an annotated diagram on our trade, transport, cultural and communication links. We then consider the UK’s relationship with the EU post-brexit and remind ourselves of how the UK left the EU. The pupils complete a cost/benefit analysis of this with explanation. We then look at the Commonwealth and the pupils complete an exercise that looks at the diversity of countries size and economies using indicators (Atlas or internet access needed). We then finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the latest specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at the types of erosional landforms you find in glaciated landscapes. The starter is just a quick coast-themed retrieval practice quiz which has been left blank so you can add your own questions. We start by looking at the erosive power of glaciers and how corries form in highland areas. The pupils create a sequential diagram to show how a corrie forms from small nivation hollows. We then look at aretes and pyramidal peaks with examples of each and then look at how erosion has created a variety of further highland erosional features when the pupils annotate a diagram of a highland glaciated area. We finish with a 6 mark GCSE-style exam question with guidance on how to answer it. The lesson also uses some video clips to help the pupils visualise these features. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the latest specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at transportation and depositional landforms such as moraines, drumlins and erratics. The starter is glaciation-themed retrieval quiz. We then look at the idea of the glacial conveyor belt, what glacial till is and what the difference between sorted and unsorted material is and why they form in different environments. The pupils create diagrams of both. We then consider moraines and the different types of moraines. The pupils have a diagram to annotate and label. We then consider drumlins, the pupils again create diagrams and learn why they show direction of movement and collective called ‘basket of eggs’ topography. We then briefly look at erratics and how they can also show the history of glacier movement. We finish with a 4 mark GCSE-style exam question with guidance on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

A template for a worksheet I use with GCSE and A-Level students to highlight the regional impacts of climate change and rate their severity. It is fully editable so can be adapted when new statistics come to light! Hope this proves useful. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1C: In this lesson we look at hard engineering methods of flood management. We start with a retrieval practice grid game based around the processes and landforms of erosion. The students then complete a cloze exercise to create a definition of what hard engineering is. We briefly introduce soft engineering, then the students have a blank diagram of a drainage basin which has undergone both hard and soft engineering strategies to reduce flooding. The students have to annotate the diagram and work out which is hard and soft engineering. The students are then given some information cards and have to record details on four methods of hard engineering:- dams and reservoirs, flood relief channels, embankments and channel straightening. The students record the advantages and disadvantages and complete a rating exercise for various factors. We finish with a 9-mark GCSE style question and there is some guidance for students who need it on how to answer it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

Free worksheet on using colouring by numbers to spatially map rainfall accumulations of Cyclone Idai. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

Free retrieval practice starter template, fully editable! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

FREE Lesson on the importance of mangrove forests. Could be used as part of a coasts or climate change unit. I use with the year 7, but it is fully adaptable. I hope it proves useful! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer