A extended lesson (can fit around 3 lessons) on the highest geography in the world; Mount Everest. Contains a range of activities including examining Sherpa Lifestyle, expeditions and the mountain itself. It is very visual and contains a range of videos. Some activities have been adapted from elsewhere - thanks for the inspiration

Lesson 1 - What is an endangered species? (Used with 11-14 students) An introductory lesson to what an endangered species is, basic needs and an overview of various endangered species around the world. Lesson is fully resourced with a powerpoint and worksheet. The following lessons look at extinction, mapping biodiversity, threats and a range of animal case studies e.g. bush meat. My lessons use high quality images so apologies if the files are large. Some of the activities are adapted from various sources including TES.

Deeper Picture Analysis A stand alone lesson to encourage students to develop their analysis skills of pictures. Lesson is based around one photo but can be easily changed to any engaging photo of your choice. All work is completed on A2 paper split into the 4 sections as highlighted on the powerpoint. Students spend around 10 minutes on each section. I give students different colour pens so I can monitor who is writing. I encrouage students write in any direction (upside down, on the side etc). Students then write up a description of the photography. Has been used with all year groups.

What is development? Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used for any specification) An introduction to development including definitions, card sort development indicators, research using GapMinder and skills questions. Some ideas have been adpated from elsewhere

A lesson focused on the recent earthquake and Tsunami in Indonesia. Includes an introduction to primary and secondary impacts, then research factfile on the earthquake, with a final extended piece of writing on the question ‘Why was the Indonesia Earthquake so deadly?’ As this is recent, the figures given will probably need updated e.g. number of deaths Note: I have updated this powerpoint due to spelling mistakes

Question Grid Lesson - Developing Higher Order Questioning (Stand Alone Lesson) A lesson based on an idea taken from a number of other teachers and has been developed further myself. Lesson encourages students to write as many questons as they can in 10 minutes. Students then chose their best questions, and turn them into higher order questionning using the questionning grid. Lat activity requires students to use their imagination of what their answers might be.

Industry and Development Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used/adapted for other specifications) Lesson looks at different types of industry and how industry changes as a country develops. Ideas are mine or adapted from elsewhere.

Introduction to Globalisation and TNCs Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be adapted/used for other specifications) Lesson introduces Globalisation, the causes of Globalisation and how global a TNC is (Toyota). Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere

Development Between Countries Theme 3.1 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used for any specification) A lesson looking at the why countries develop differently - including a ranking activity and research. Ideas are my own or developed from others.

Lesson 3 - Exploring the world’s biodiversity (Used with 11-14 students) The third lesson in my conservation scheme of learning. Students map out the location of a range of endangered species. Resources adapted from ARKive. Lesson is fully resourced with a powerpoint and worksheet. The following lessons look at extinction, mapping biodiversity, threats and a range of animal case studies e.g. bush meat. My lessons use high quality images so apologies if the files are large. Some of the activities are adapted from various sources including TES.

An introduction lesson to the basics of ecosystems with a Rainforest focus (although this could easily be adapted for any biome). Lesson involves: Activity around how humans use the environment: student annotate images, Moving onto a discussion of what an ecosystem is and what is contains (including a video to watch) Ecosystem concept map Biome map creation with a set of activities focusing on the Rainforest. All resources on PPT. Ideas are my own of adapted from elsewhere.

Causes of Rainforest Deforestation ** A very engaging lesson that is fully resourced. Contains a range of interesting videos to hook students. Instructions are on the notes section of each slide. Ideas are are mostly my own but some are adapted from elsewhere. Please have a look at my other lessons.

Hazardous Environments Introduction lesson to hazards and where they are located. All resources needed are on the PowerPoint. Activities are my own or adapted from elsewhere. Lesson 1 from the Hazardous Environments Topic.

Hazardous Environments A look at the impacts of Volcanoes including a ranking activity and an exam question. Lesson 5 from the Hazardous Environments Topic.

Hazardous Environments Introudction to Plate Tectonics including convection currents and difference between continental and oceanic plates. All resources needed are on the PowerPoint. Activities are my own or adapted from elsewhere. Lesson 2 from the Hazardous Environments Topic.

Hazardous Environments Overview of the 4 plate boundaries. All resources needed are on the PowerPoint. Activities are my own or adapted from elsewhere. Lesson 3 from the Hazardous Environments Topic.

Hazardous Environments Introudction to Volcanoes including types of volcanoes and labelling volcano diagrams. All resources needed are on the PowerPoint. Activities are my own or adapted from elsewhere. Lesson 4 from the Hazardous Environments Topic.

IGCSE/GCSE Mexico to USA Migration Case Study Lesson focused on the causes and impacts of migration from Mexico to USA. Students complete a Case Study A3 Sheet. Can be used for both IGCSE and GCSE. Ideas are my own or adapted from elsewhere.

Problems of Urban Areas and Urbanisation Theme 1.6 IGCSE Cambridge Geography (can be used for any specification) A variety of activities that focuses on the problems caused by urban areas and urbanisation. Includes a carousel research activity, diamond 9 and exam questions. Some ideas have been adapted from elsewhere

Lesson 4 - Threats to Biodiversity (Used with 11-14 students) The fourth lesson in my conservation scheme of learning. This lesson focuses on the threats to biodiversity and includes a ranking activity. Lesson is fully resourced with a powerpoint and worksheet. The following lessons look at extinction, mapping biodiversity, threats and a range of animal case studies e.g. bush meat. My lessons use high quality images so apologies if the files are large. Some of the activities are adapted from various sources including TES.