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Our aim is simple, to save you time with quality, well planned resources that are ready to teach. We offer Geography schemes of work for KS2-5 including full resources for the new GCSE specifications (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas). We also offer a range of individually packaged lessons to help you in specific areas of the curriculum.

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Our aim is simple, to save you time with quality, well planned resources that are ready to teach. We offer Geography schemes of work for KS2-5 including full resources for the new GCSE specifications (AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas). We also offer a range of individually packaged lessons to help you in specific areas of the curriculum.
Globalisation
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Full unit of work for Globalisation. This unit explores the why globalisation is happening and its consequences. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons and homeworks - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS3. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - Globalisation 2 - Where do your clothes come from? 3 - Why are our clothes made in different countries? 4 - What is a sweatshop? 5 - Made in China 6 - Behind the swoosh 7 - Production chains 8 - Fair shares 9 - Mystery cards lesson 10 - TNCs 11 - Is globalisation a good thing? 12 - Coffee documentary 13 - Trade game 14 - Revision 15 - End of unit test For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Tourism
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Tourism

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Full unit of work for tourism. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Homework’s integrated into lessons where appropriate. Most suitable for KS3 geography. All lessons have a starter and lesson objectives. All PowerPoints in the same style. Lesson sequence: 1 - What is tourism? 2 - The growth of tourism 3 - What attracts tourists to different destination? 4 - British tourism 5 - What are the impacts of tourism in National Parks? 6 - Declining tourism in Britain 7 - History and tourism 8 - The impact of tourism 9 - Jobs in the tourist industry 10 - Ski resorts 11 - Tourism in Kenya 12 - Sustainable tourism 13 - Sustainable tourism in Peru 14 - Does tourism cause conflict? For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Tsunami
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3 part lessons series originally designed for the KS3 module Natural Hazards. Lesson sequence: 1 - Tsunami 2 - Japanese Tsunami 3 - Tsunami documentary For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
IGCSE Geography
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IGCSE Geography

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105 lessons for IGCSE geography themes 1, 2 and 3. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Population: 1 - Introduction to population 2 - Malthus vs Boserup 3 - Migration 4 - The demographic transition model 5 - Anti-natalist policy, the one-child policy 6 - Over vs underpopulation 7 - Cause of migration 8 - Voluntary vs forced migration - refugees 9 - Ageing population 10 - Population structure 11 - Youthful population 12 - Dense vs sparse population 13 - Jelly baby population Settlement: 1 - Settlement provision 2 - Settlement structure 3 - Settlement services 4 - Rural settlement service provision 5 - Urban settlement service provision 6 - Burgess model and the CBD 7 - Green and brownfield sites 8 - Problems in urban areas 9 - Manchester 10 - Urban regeneration 11 -Urbanisation 12 - Impacts of urbanisation 13 - Squatter settlements 14 - Squatter settlement case study - Dharavi Earthquakes and Volcanoes 1 - What are hazards? 2 - Structure of the earth 3 - Types of volcano 4 - Why live in hazardous areas? 5 - Volcano case study 6 - Earthquakes 7 - Disaster response in Haiti 8 - Disaster response in New Zealand Rivers: 1 - Hydrological cycle and drainage basins 2 - Erosion and deposition 3 - Landforms in the upper course 4 - Landforms in the middle course 5 - Landforms in the lower course 6 - Flooding 7 - Hard and soft engineering 8 - Rivers case study - Somerset 9 - Rivers GIS Coasts: 1 - Waves 2 - Coastal processes 3 - Landforms processes 4 - Erosional landforms 5 - Depositional landforms 6 - Coral reefs 7 - Threats to coral reefs 8 - Mangroves 9 - Hard and soft engineering 10 - Coastal case study 11 - Assessment Weather: 1 - Atmospheric circulation 2 - Measuring the weather 3 - Clouds Climate and Natural Vegetation 1 - Climate zones 2 - Hot deserts 3 - Climate graphs and deserts 4 - Ecosystems 5 - Rainforests 6 - Soil and biodiversity 7 - Opportunities in hot deserts 8 - Causes of deforestation 9 - Impacts of deforestation 10 - Managing the rainforest 11 - Desertification 12 - Sustainable management of the world Development 1 - Development indicators 2 - Industry 3 - Globalisation 4 - TNCs 5 - TNC case study 6 - Trade game Food production 1 - Introduction to agriculture 2 - Food shortages 3 - Food supply and shortages (1) 4 - Food supply and shortages (2) 5 -Food production (Indus Valley) 6 - Famine (Horn of Africa) Industry 1 - Industrial systems 2 - Types of industry 3 - Industrial zones case study Tourism 1 - Growth of tourism 2 - Pros and cons of tourism growth 3 - Eco tourism 4 - Tourism case study (Jamaica) Energy 1 - Growing consumption 2 - Non-renewable energy 3 - Renewable energy 4 - Fuelwood and other energy 5 - Nuclear energy 6 - Hydro-electric power case study 7 - Increasing energy Water 1 - Water supply and use 2 - Water stress 3 - Water management 4 - Lesotho Highland project Environmental Risk of Development 1 - Soil fertility and threats 2 - Deferestification 3 - Climate change and the enhanced greenhouse effect 4 - Managing the environment 5 - Conserving the environment For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Map Skills
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Full unit of work for map skills. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Develops core skills for geography students in KS3 or high ability KS2. All lessons have a starter and lesson objectives. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - Introduction to maps 2 - Where is the UK? 3 - Compass points 4 - Map symbols 5 - 4 and 6 figure grid references 6 - Scale and distance 7 - Atlas skills 8 - Height and relief 9 - Longitude and latitude 10 - Design your own treasure map 11 - Mapzone GIS Also includes Types of Geography lesson (can be used as an introduction lesson for Y7), Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat. Homeworks - 3 x countries and capitals test sheets to develop global place knowledge For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
China
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20 part lesson series exploring the human and physical geography of China. This module focuses on a range of relevant geographical issues whilst building essential GCSE geography skills. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons and homeworks - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS3 (Y9 or high achieving Y8). Lesson sequence: 1 – Introduction to China 2 – What is China like? 3 – Describing and explaining China 4 – How is China changing? 5 – Made in China 6 – Industry problems and solutions 7 – ICT fake goods 8 – One child policy 9 – Consumers in China 10 – Progress test 11 – Three Gorges Dam 12 – Contrasting China 13 – Is China a LEDC or a MEDC? 14 – Communism 15 – History of China 16 – Sustainable China 17 – Environmental issues 18 – ICT mystery 19 – Revision 20 – End of unit test For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
The Living World
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The Living World

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18 part lesson series for the whole of the GCSE module The Living World. This is the complete module - Ecosystems, Rainforests and Cold and Hot Environments (optional modules). Specifically designed for the new AQA A Geography GCSE but also suitable for Edexcel and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - Introducing the living world - small scale ecosystems 2 - How change affects ecosystems 3 - Global ecosystems 4 - Rainforests introduction 5 - Causes of deforestation in Malaysia 6 - The impact of deforestation in Malaysia 7 - Managing tropical rainforests (ICT lesson) 8 - Sustainable management in tropical rainforests 9 - Characteristics of cold environments 10 - Opportunities for development in Svalbard 11 - Challenges for development in Svalbard 12 - Cold environments under threat 13 - ICT: Managing Cold Environments AND/OR 9 - Environmental characteristics of hot deserts 10 - Opportunities for development in hot deserts 11 - Challenges for development in hot deserts 12 - Causes of desertification 13 - Reducing desertification (14) - Optional lessons using the desert section of the BBC series Planet Earth. Notes frame included For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
The Living World - Cold Environments
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The Living World - Cold Environments

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5 part lesson series for the GCSE module The Living World - Cold Environments. This is an optional part of the syllabus to be taught alongside rainforests and ecosystems. Specifically designed for the new AQA A Geography GCSE but also suitable for Edexcel and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. For more resources visit thisisgeography.co.uk Lesson sequence: 1 - Characteristics of cold environments 2 - Opportunities for development in Svalbard 3 - Challenges for development in Svalbard 4 - Cold environments under threat 5 - ICT research Managing Cold Environments OR 5.1 - Managing Cold Environments Ecosystems and Rainforests also on the This is Geography shop to the taught alongside this module. For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
China - One Child Policy
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China - One Child Policy

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Comprehensive lesson for the Geography staple! Includes resources for 3 activities and a homework resource. Highly detailed lesson suitable for KS3 or 4. Can be taught quickly over 1 lesson or for a deeper understanding over 2 lessons. For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Hazardous Environments
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Full unit of work for Hazardous Environments. Specifically designed for the new Edexcel IGCSE. This is to be taught alongside coastal or river environments. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - What are hazards? 2 - Structure of the earth 3 - Types of volcano 4 - Why we live in hazardous areas 5 - Volcano case study 6 - Earthquakes 7 - LIC earthquake case study 8 - HIC earthquake case study 9 - Atmospheric circulation and ocean current 10 - Coriolis effect and the ITCZ 11 - Measuring the weather 12 - Weather and climate in the UK 13 - Tropical storms 14 - Hurricane Katrina enquiry project 15 - Hurricane Katrina assessments and group work For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Urban Issues and Challenges
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Urban Issues and Challenges

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17 part lesson series for the whole of the GCSE module Urban Issues and Challenges. This is the complete module - Urban World, Urban Issues in the UK and Sustainability. Specifically designed for the new AQA A Geography GCSE. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. All lessons have a starter, lesson aim, tasks and extensions. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - An increasingly urban world 2 - The emergence of megacities 3 - Rio De Janeiro 4 - Social change in Rio De Janeiro 5 - Economic change in Rio De Janeiro 6 - Managing the growth of squatter settlement 7 - Planning for Rio De Janeiro poor 8 - Where do people live in the UK? 9 - Manchester 10 - How can urban change create social opportunities? 11 - How can urban change create economic opportunities? 12 - How can urban change affect the environment? 13 - Social Inequality 14 - New Housing in Manchester 15 - Planning for urban sustainability 16 - Sustainable living in BedZed (ICT) 17 - Sustainable traffic management For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Global Systems and  Governance - Section A - AQA A Level Geography
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Global Systems and Governance - Section A - AQA A Level Geography

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12 part lesson series for section A (human geography) of the AQA A Level. This unit covers globalisation, TNCs, governance, global commons, trade and systems. All lessons are designed in the same signature style and come with worksheets and exam questions to match the specification. No other resources are needed. Lesson sequence: 1 - Globalisation 2 - Factors affecting globalisation 3 - Global systems (1) 4 - Global systems (2) 5 - International trade (1) 6 - International trade (2) 7 - Coffee trade 8 - TNCs 9 - TNC case study 10 - Global governance 11 - Global commons 12 - Impacts of globalisation For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
River, Coastal and Hazardous Environments - Edexcel IGCSE
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River, Coastal and Hazardous Environments - Edexcel IGCSE

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River, coastal and hazardous environments bundle for Edexcel IGCSE. Rivers lesson sequence: 1 - River environments 2 - The hydrological cycle and drainage basins 3 - Erosion and deposition 4 - Landforms in the upper course 5 - Landforms in the middle course 6 - Landforms in the lower course 7 - Hydrographs 8 - Flooding 9 - Flood management 10 - Somerset ICT enquiry 11 - Rivers GIS 12 - Provision of water in the UK 13 - Providing enough water to the UK 14 - Global water supply 15 - The impact of water insecurity 16 - How can water supply be increased? 17 - ICT enquiry the Lesotho Highland project 18 - Sustainable water supply 19 - The Indus Basin irrigation system Coasts lesson sequence: 1 - Waves 2 - Coastal deposition 3 - Coastal erosional landforms 4 - Coastal landform processes 5 - Swanage Bay enquiry 6 - Holderness coast enquiry 7 - Coral reefs 8 - Threats to coral reefs 9 - Mangroves 10 - Coastal management 11 - Lyme Regis 12 - Tsunamis 13 - End of unit test Hazards lesson sequence: 1 - What are hazards? 2 - Structure of the earth 3 - Types of volcano 4 - Why we live in hazardous areas 5 - Volcano case study 6 - Earthquakes 7 - LIC earthquake case study 8 - HIC earthquake case study 9 - Atmospheric circulation and ocean current 10 - Coriolis effect and the ITCZ 11 - Measuring the weather 12 - Weather and climate in the UK 13 - Tropical storms 14 - Hurricane Katrina enquiry project 15 - Hurricane Katrina assessments and group work For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Climate Change
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Full unit of work for Climate Change. This unit explores the issues associated with climate change. Its starts with the science and then builds to look at the human and physical consequences and waht we can do. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS3 and perfect for preparing pupils for the new 9-1 GCSE specifications. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - Why is our climate changing? 2 - What is the evidence for climate change? 3 - What are the natural causes of climate change? 4 - What are the human causes of climate change? 5 - How will climate change impact our planet? 6 - How will climate change impact our planet? (2) 7 - What will be the impact of climate change in the UK? 8 - Why does flooding occur? 9 - How can we manage climate change? 10 - Can we become more sustainable in our energy use? 11 - End of unit test For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Coastal Depositional Landforms - AQA A Level Geography
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Coastal Depositional Landforms - AQA A Level Geography

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Lesson 4 for AQA A Level Geography section B. This is the fourth lesson in section B, an optional physical geography module (choose from coasts, glaciers or hot deserts) to be taught alongside modules from section A and C. This lesson covers beaches, berns, sits, bars, tombolos, estuaries, mudflats All lessons are designed in the same signature style and come with worksheets and exam questions to match the specification. No other resources are needed. For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Settlement
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Full unit of work for Settlement. This unit explores the evolution of settlements in the UK and across the world. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. Most suitable for KS3 or high ability KS2. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 – What is a settlement? 2 – Settlement functions 3 – Site, situation and settlement patterns 4 – Why do settlements change? 5 – Burgess and Hoyt model 6 – Changes in retail 7 – Favelas 8 – Changing London and the effect of the Olympics 9 – GIS and settlement change – A comparison of the UK and Brazil 10 – Brownfield vs Greenfield sites Also includes Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat. For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Kenya - Learning through enquiry
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Kenya - Learning through enquiry

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This unit is designed to develop student skills in preparation for GCSE Geography (most suitable for Year 9 but could be taught in Year 8). Kenya is used as place for students to explore and enquire, as most students will have a limited awareness of Kenya. The unit develops geographical skills whilst exploring a number of places and pertinent issues. The end state for students is an enquiry based article comparing Kenya to one or two other places. Recommended time on the article is 4-5 ICT lessons and 2-3 homework’s. Lessons are designed for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching. Total lesson time approximately 15 lessons. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 - Kenya, learning to enquire 2 - Tourism in the Kenya 3 - What makes a good article? 4 - South Africa: a comparison 5 - The World Cup 2010 6 - Starting your enquiry 7 - Sudan: a comparison 8 - Healthcare comparison 9 - Characteristics of LEDCs 10 - Article review For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Geography Numeracy/Map Skills Mat
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Geography Numeracy/Map Skills Mat

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Essential Geography numeracy and map skills for KS3 and some in KS4 For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
How do different countries develop?
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How do different countries develop?

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KS3 lesson looking at how countries develop. Suitable for a 50-60 minute lesson For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk
Lesson Plan Template
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Lesson Plan Template

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Comprehensive lesson plan template. Suitable for a PGCE student, NQT or the seasoned teacher when being observed. For more resources visit This is Geography. Full SoW for all new GCSE specifications - AQA, Edexcel, OCR, CIE IGCSE, Edexcel IGCSE and Eduqas. As well as over 200 lessons for KS3 and KS2. Want something bespoke designing? Email us for further details info@thisisgeography.co.uk