Topic: Extreme Environments (KS3 level) Lesson 1 - Introduction to topic and Extreme Water Management Format: PowerPoint Presentation This lesson briefly introduces the Extreme Environments topic and then explores the role of Extreme Water Management in creating extreme environments. Areas of discussion include: What is a resource? Human consumption of water Managing water as a resource through the building of dams Case study - The Hoover Dam, USA Introducing the essential knowledge for students to move on to lesson 2 - The Aral Sea. Tasks are included throughout the lesson, ranging from written answers to mind maps and paired discussions. ~ Full SOW is available to purchase. It includes: 8 x Extreme Environments lessons 1 x Topic Curriculum Booklet (Containing all the resources for students to use alongside the lessons, plus knowledge organiser, quiz questions and a rich text relevant to the topic). 1 x Knowledge organiser

Indian Ocean Boxing Day Tsunami Fact sheet, Map and Significance Line Topic: Extreme Environments (KS3 level) Format: PowerPoint PDF This two page resource includes the following: A fact sheet for the Indian Ocean Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 with key statistics and impacts separated into social, economic and environmental. A blank map of the Indian Ocean region for students to annotate with key statistics, epicentre and the affected countries. Choropleth mapping can be used here if teacher desires. A significance line for students to rank the significance of the tsunami impacts For more resources similar to this or the entire Extreme Environments SOW, please see my TES page.

Nutrient Cycle Geography KS3 Worksheet - Rainforests Topic: Rainforests (Lower KS3 level/ SEN) Format: PowerPoint PDF A very clearly presented worksheet for students to practice or summarise their knowledge of the nutrient cycle and how it differs in tropical rainforests. This resource is suitable for a variety of abilities depending on your school setting.