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I am a Geography specialist who has also been teaching GCSE history for the past few years. I have uploaded some lessons for History and Geography. I hope people find them useful.

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I am a Geography specialist who has also been teaching GCSE history for the past few years. I have uploaded some lessons for History and Geography. I hope people find them useful.
Reducing The Gap: Fairtrade
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Reducing The Gap: Fairtrade

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2B: In this lesson we look at how trade and in particular Fairtrade can help reduce the development gap. The lesson has a retrieval practice starter based around Ordnance Survey symbols. We firstly introduce what tariffs and quotas are and the pupils fill in a table where they decide if the statement applies to a tariff or a quota. The pupils complete a cloze exercise on what free trade is and we then look at the benefits of being in a trading group or trade bloc. We introduce Fairtrade and there is a video clip, we then look at Uganda and coffee farmers in the country who participate in a Fairtrade scheme and community project. The pupils complete a guided reading exercise and there is also a video for this. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Managing Floods at Banbury
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Managing Floods at Banbury

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1C: In this lesson we look at how the Midlands town of Banbury has managed flood events through a flood alleviation scheme… There is a pre-populated retrieval practice starter grid at the beginning of the lesson. We begin by looking at the location of Banbury and the students construct a description of the location from sentence fragments. We then move onto the historical floods at Banbury and why it needed protection. There is a cloze exercise for the students to complete. We then look at the flood alleviation scheme and the students have a blank map of the area and they use grid references to locate and annotate on the map the feature of the scheme. We then complete a categorising activity on the benefits and issues of the scheme. There is also a 9-mark GCSE-style practice question with some guidance for the students on how to complete it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Natural Hazards: What are Natural Hazards?
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Natural Hazards: What are Natural Hazards?

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for Unit 1a. in this lesson we start with a photo starter of a pyroclastic flow where the pupils can design their own GCSE style question then answer. We then move on to look at interpreting photographs of natural hazards which is something we do more of later in the unit. We practice on the landslides in Burundi in 2015. We then look at when a natural event becomes a natural hazard. We progress to categorising various hazards to introduce the categories of hazards. We watch a short video clip on human interaction with natural hazards before the students complete a mind map using hexagons of the factors that increase hazard risk. We finish with a practice question with guidance should the students need it. In a nutshell, the lesson includes: Create a question starter Photo interpretation task Hazard categorising shaded grid task Video clip Factors mind map task GCSE practice question with writing frame. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Nigeria: Quality of Life
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Nigeria: Quality of Life

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the Nigeria: A Newly Developing Economy section. The lesson is roughly one hour long but can be extended or shortened. We start by considering what quality of life means with a starter task. We then complete an activity which looks at how an improving economy can improve quality of life. We then move onto a skills task which involves the pupils plotting out indicator data for Nigeria and determining what this shows about quality of life in the country over the last 30 years. The pupils complete and extract task on whether all Nigerians have experienced better quality of life then complete a diagram to show what barriers to improving this are still to be overcome. We then conclude with a 6 mark GCSE style question with some guidance for the pupils if they need it. Included is: starter activity on quality of life Annotation task on how improving economy improves quality of life Graphical skills task on indicator data and interpretation questions Extract highlighting and interpretation task. Explanation task on barriers to improving quality of life 6-mark question with guidance and timer Hope this helps. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Planning for Urban Sustainability
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Planning for Urban Sustainability

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2A: In this lesson we look at the what urban sustainability is and how it can be achieved. The lesson has two retrieval practice starter options for you to populate. We then introduce the concept of urban sustainability. The pupils then complete a variety of tasks as we look at water conservation (with Cape Town as an example of water stress). Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS). Methods of energy conservation, waste management and recycling, and creating green spaces. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
How Ecosystems Operate
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How Ecosystems Operate

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the 2016 specification Unit 1B: In this lesson we look at how ecosystems operate, from small-scale ecosystems to biomes. We start with a retrieval practice task based around coats. We begin by looking at what the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem are. The students are given an example ecosystem and have to categorise the components according to whether they think they are biotic or abiotic. We then look at different scales of ecosystems and look at trophic levels. The students work out which examples belong with which trophic level . We then explore an example of a food chain, using a small-scale ecosystem (a pond) the students have to work out which creatures belong in which trophic level. We then look at biomass in the food chain and discuss why biomass declines at each level. We finish with a 4-mark GCSE style question and there is some tips 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
Cyclone Idai: A Tropical storm
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Cyclone Idai: A Tropical storm

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this lesson we look at the events, effects and responses of Cyclone Idai on Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. The lesson has a retrieval practice starter based around a field sketch of a coastline. We firstly introduce Cylone Idai and there is a video clip of the impafts to give students an understanding of the context. The students then undertake a colouring by numbers exercise to create a choropleth map of the rainfall accumulations of the tropical storm. We then consider the effects. The students complete a simple classification exercise categorising the effects into primary and secondary as well a SEE effects. We then look at the responses to the cyclone. There is a worksheet for this activity where the students read the repsonses and tick the appropriate boxes to determine if it was immediate or long-term and how long they think the response took. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Glaciation: Glacial Erosional Landforms
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Glaciation: Glacial Erosional Landforms

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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
Climate Change: The Human Causes of Climate Change
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Climate Change: The Human Causes of Climate Change

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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
Choropleth Maps: Mapping Crime
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Choropleth Maps: Mapping Crime

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This is a 1 hour geographical skills lession aimed at Key Stage 3. The lesson includes:- Starter on urban problems. Introduction to Choropleth maps. Pupils then create a map of crime in London. Pupils then decide and justify where a new police station will be located. Advantages and Disadvantages of Choropleth Maps. The lesson would work well as part of a Geography & Crime unit of work or a stand alone lesson on choropleth maps. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Glaciation: Transportation and Depositional Landforms
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Glaciation: Transportation and Depositional Landforms

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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
Traffic Management Strategies
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Traffic Management Strategies

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 2A: In this lesson we look at the what traffic management strategies are available to reduce congestion in urban areas and some examples of how this can be done. The lesson has a retrieval practice starter. We then introduce the problems of traffic congestion in urban areas. In the first task the pupils use hexagons to think about the impacts of traffic congestion. We then introduce ‘carrot’ and ‘stick’ stratgeies and the students go through a range of example strategies and categorise them into ‘carrot’ and ‘stick’ strategies, ranking them in order of effectiveness and explaining their top choices. We then look at two examples of cities (Singapore and Beijing) that have adopted both of these strategies. Using a variety of videos and information slides the pupils makes notes of whether they are ‘carrot’ or ‘stick’ stratagies. We finish with a GCSE-style practice question with some guidance and structure provided for the students. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
GCSE Geography Xmas Activities: Rivers
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GCSE Geography Xmas Activities: Rivers

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GCSE christmas activity sheet on rivers. The pupils inform Santa all about the wonderful river features he flies over using their geographical knowledge. It also includes colouring activities so is perfect for a more relaxed final lesson of the term, yet still includes real geography! Needs to be printed or photocopied as A3 for best results! https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Resource Management: AQA GCSE Geography 4 Lesson Bundle
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Resource Management: AQA GCSE Geography 4 Lesson Bundle

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AQA GCSE Geography lessons for the Resource Management Section Unit 2C. All lessons are fully resourced, differentiated with a variety of activities and practice questions. Lessons included are. The Global Distribution of Resources Provision of Food in the UK Provision of Water in the UK The Provision of Energy in the UK I hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Hot Deserts: AQA Geography All Lessons Bundle
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Hot Deserts: AQA Geography All Lessons Bundle

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This is a six lesson bundle for the AQA GCSE Geography Specification for Hot Deserts. Each lesson is roughly one hour long and include a variety of activities, video clips and GCSE practice questions with guidance on how to answer them, The lessons use the examples of the Thar Desert and Badia in Jordan. Lesson titles include:- Environmental Characteristics Plant & Animal Adaptations Opportunities for Development Challenges of Development Causes of Desertification Reducing Desertification Hope this helps. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
AQA GCSE Geography: Water Management Bundle
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AQA GCSE Geography: Water Management Bundle

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included in the bundle are all the lessons for the AQA Water Management Section of Unit 2C. All the lessons are fully resourced and differentiated. Each is at least 1 hour long (some will be several lessons), include practice questions, video clips were appropriate, photocopying ready to print. key vocab and follow the Oxford textbook. One lesson does use the AQA Oxford Textbook (The Lesotho highland Water Project), but can easily be taught without. Lesson titles in order are: Global Water Supplies The Impact of Water Insecurity How Can Water Supply Be Increased? The Lesotho Highland Water Project Sustainable Water Supplies The Wakel River Basin Project Hope this saves you valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Tectonic Hazards: AQA GCSE Geography 6  Lesson Bundle
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Tectonic Hazards: AQA GCSE Geography 6 Lesson Bundle

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Some activities in this bundle require the blue Oxford AQA GCSE textbook for the new 2016 specification This bundle has all the lessons required to teach the Tectonic Hazards section of unit 1A. The activities are varied and differentiated. Each lesson has a GCSE-style exam question with guidance for the students if needed. All worksheets in a format ready for printing. Some lessons do use the Oxford textbook as I have found this is the best way to teach it. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. Order of the lessons is :- The Distribution of Earthquakes and Volcanoes Physical Processes at Plate Boundaries The Effects of Earthquakes Responses to Earthquakes Living With The Risk From Tectonic Hazards Reducing the Risk From Tectonic Hazards https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
AQA GCSE Geography : Climate Change All Lessons
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AQA GCSE Geography : Climate Change All Lessons

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This bundle features all 6 lessons from the AQA GCSE Geography Unit 1A section on climate change. Each lesson has a variety of differentiated activities, exam questions with guidance, video clips and worksheets ready to photocopy or print. The order of the lessons is:- The Evidence for Climate Change The Natural Causes of Climate Change The Human Causes of Climate Change The Effects of Climate Change Managing the Impacts of Climate Change Adapting To Climate Change I hope this saves you valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
AQA GCSE Geography : Lagos All Lessons
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AQA GCSE Geography : Lagos All Lessons

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This bundle includes all lessons on Lagos for the AQA specification Unit 2 section A. Lessons include a variety of activities, video clips, exam-style questions and worksheets ready to print or copy. the sequence of lessons is : Introducing Lagos Growing Lagos Social challenges in Lagos Economic challenges in Lagos Improving Lagos’ environment Managing Squatter Settlements in Lagos Urban planning in Lagos Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer
Nigeria: A Newly-Emerging Economy. All Lessons
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Nigeria: A Newly-Emerging Economy. All Lessons

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AQA GCSE Geography lessons on the Nigeria: A Newly-emerging Economy section. The lessons feature differentiated tasks, examination style questions and video clips, where appropriate. There is one lesson that needs the AQA textbook, but could easily be adapted to use without it. The lesson titles include: Nigeria: A Newly-emerging Economy (NEE) Introduction Exploring Nigeria Nigeria in the Wider World Balancing a Changing Industrial Structure The Impacts of TNC’s The Impacts of International Aid Managing Environmental Issues Quality of Life in Nigeria Hope the lessons help https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer