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Geography teacher in South London. I focus on making lessons on contemporary geographical issues both in the UK and around the world

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Geography teacher in South London. I focus on making lessons on contemporary geographical issues both in the UK and around the world
What makes our planet so special?
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What makes our planet so special?

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A lesson looking at what makes our planet habitable. Based loosely on the geog.1 textbook. Lesson includes- a video with gap fill exercise an activity based upon the premise of the imminent destruction of earth by a meteorite. Students have to rank 5 potential new planets in order of how habitable they are for humanity to resettle on based upon factors such as how close they are to a star, their size, availability of water and atmospheric content. A template for a letter to NASA outlining the student’s top choice of planet and reasons why it is the best option for humans to resettle on. Fully resourced.
Assessment: Development in Africa
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Assessment: Development in Africa

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Extended writing assessment on the factors that affect development in Africa. Files include: Question: Outline and explain three reasons why many countries in Africa are experiencing extreme poverty (15 marks) Modelled paragraph Facts which students can use to support their points. Answer sheet Marking Grid The aim is to get students to match the facts to the factors affecting development e.g. conflict, colonialism, physical geography and then thoroughly develop their explanations.
Population and Urbanisation Assessment
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Population and Urbanisation Assessment

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Includes questions on: map skills (from year 7 as recap) population growth- including skills question with a line graph factors affecting population density one child policy types of migrant population pyramids Urbanisation- including skills question to complete bar chart and calculate mean Mark scheme included.
How and why has the economy of the UK changed?
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How and why has the economy of the UK changed?

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Full lesson with differentiated tasks and work book. Includes What are the 4 employment sectors? A look at how the economy has changed by watching segments of the Olympic opening ceremony Video clips Analysis of Clarke Fisher model and Pie charts to describe changes Consolidation- explaining the changed Extension- predicting future changes and suggesting advantages and disadvantages.
What is ethnic diversity like in the UK?- 2021 Census data
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What is ethnic diversity like in the UK?- 2021 Census data

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Full lesson with workbook and differentiated tasks. Activities include: Recap questions (starter) Video on the census with multiple choice questions Skills- activity to draw pie charts based on 2021 census data. Activity to compare and contrast different regions of the UK Extension: reading and questions on why London is so diverse.
The Windrush Generation Research Project
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The Windrush Generation Research Project

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A lesson which introduces the Windrush generation. Contains guidance for a research project including sources such as videos, books, podcasts and museums. Taught as part of a geography SOW on the UK which coincides with Black History Month.
The Greenhouse Effect
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The Greenhouse Effect

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Lesson including workbook. Covers- What is the greenhouse effect and diagram Creating a pie chart to show greenhouse gases in atmosphere Links recent CO2 increases to industrial revolution Activities (based on Oxford ks3 heading towards GCSE textbook) Extension activity with scaffolding.
Introduction to the United Kingdom (UK)
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Introduction to the United Kingdom (UK)

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First lesson in a SOW on the geography of the UK. Fully differentiated with extension activities. Includes- Workbook to complete tasks in Activity identifying the differences between the UK, GB and British Isles Activity locating major cities in the UK Extension activities Choropleth actvity mapping population density of different regions of the UK Extension activities
Population density and distribution
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Population density and distribution

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Fully resourced lesson. Lots of activities so takes 2 lessons. Includes differentiated tasks, scaffolded writing task, and all resources and answers. Also includes a video link to learn about sparsely populated places around the world and apply it to factors affecting population density, and a second example on Hong Kong with video link.
Population homework projects
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Population homework projects

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Contains a lesson introducing 3 project options for a year 8 population unit. Projects options: Windrush generation research project Refugee creative writing Sparsely and densely populated areas research project. For each lesson there are some slides of information, video links, structured guidance for what the students need to include and how to structure the projects, and success criteria/marking grids for ease of teacher feedback. Check out my store for the whole unit of population lessons and COVID workbook to accompany them.
Changing Places: Deindustrialisation in the UK
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Changing Places: Deindustrialisation in the UK

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A lesson looking at the impact of deindustrialisation on the UK. It specifically looks at the impact on coal mining communities in Wales and the miners strike. Taught as part of AQA A-level Changing places- impact of globalisation on place but could be adapted to suit other exam boards or topics.