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I am an experienced Teacher of Geography, Head of Department and SLE. My resources are designed to be easy and straightforward, with very little additional preparation required. The resources can be easily adapted/edited if required, and all worksheets are editable to fit your specific needs.

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I am an experienced Teacher of Geography, Head of Department and SLE. My resources are designed to be easy and straightforward, with very little additional preparation required. The resources can be easily adapted/edited if required, and all worksheets are editable to fit your specific needs.
GCSE 9-1  Coasts: The Formation of cliffs, wave cut platforms and stacks.
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GCSE 9-1 Coasts: The Formation of cliffs, wave cut platforms and stacks.

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Updated September 2017 with new differentiated worksheets. If you have already bought the old version you can simply download the updated versions by going to ‘my downloads’. I have left the older versions available as downloads for the sake of nostalgia. Differentiated worksheets that provide a model answers for students to explain the formation of cliffs/wave cut platforms and the formation of a stack. Written for the new 9-1 AQA Syllabus; they make use of the new mark scheme. Includes: 1. Formation of caves , arches and stacks (L4) 2. Formation of caves, arches and stacks (5+) 3. Answer sheet for the above. 4. Formation of a wave cut platform (L4) 5. Formation of a wave cut platform (5+) 6. Answer sheet for wave cut platforms. Easily slot into existing lessons or use to use with textbooks to provide easy differentiation. Answer sheets provided to allow for self/peer marking which helps reduce workload as well as ensuring that feedback is instant. Works well as a DIRT activity.
AQA GCSE 9-1: Weather Hazards: Hurricane Katrina- Evaluating  the responses.
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AQA GCSE 9-1: Weather Hazards: Hurricane Katrina- Evaluating the responses.

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A fully resourced lesson that covers the effects and responses to a specific hurricane. Designed for the demands of the 9-1 GCSE. Hurricane Katrina makes a great example as the responses were criticised by many. The Power-point has differentiated objectives linked to the new levels. Teacher notes are included for each slide with suggestions on possible approaches. The emphasis is on getting students to engage with the activities and demonstrate understanding. Resource sheets include differentiated activities and allow students to consolidate their learning. The main activity takes an evaluation exam question and encourages students to focus on what is required to work beyond Level 7. No other resources are needed.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Weather Hazards-Extreme UK Event-Flooding- The Somerset Levels .
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Weather Hazards-Extreme UK Event-Flooding- The Somerset Levels .

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A fully resourced lesson that covers the cause, effects and responses to a specific UK extreme weather hazard. The Somerset Levels makes a great example due to the prolonged nature of the event and multiple contributing factors. The emphasis is on getting students to engage with the activities and demonstrate understanding. A Knowledge Organiser is included, along with video links meaning no other resources are needed. Students can produce an icon based A4 summary or a as an A4 table - both of these are digital and therefore can be completed remotely.
1. The cause and distribution of tropical storms (hurricanes) KS3
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1. The cause and distribution of tropical storms (hurricanes) KS3

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A Ks3 version of the GCSE resource available elsewhere. This has been simplified The objectives link to the 9-1 GCSE Levels but stop at Level 6. Therefore it can be used comfortably with Year 8 and 9 groups. A standalone lesson but other subsequent lessons look at the structure in more detail and Hurricane Katrina as a case study. Covers the cause of tropical storms and how they are distributed across the globe. Emphasis is on explanation and sequencing.
Rocks and Landscape  A3 Revision Summary.
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Rocks and Landscape A3 Revision Summary.

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A hand written A3 summary that students can complete, highlight and colour. It covers what they need to know on just one side of A3. Cheap to photocopy and so can be used in a variety of ways. 1. Types of rock 2. The Rock Cycle 3. Types of Weathering. 4. Limestone Landscapes. 5. Chalk and Clay Landscapes. 6. Granite Landscapes. 7. Quarrying.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Weather Hazards: reducing the effects of tropical storms-hurricanes.
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Weather Hazards: reducing the effects of tropical storms-hurricanes.

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A fully resourced lesson that addresses how to reduce the effects of hurricanes. Lesson is good to go with no additional resources required. The Power-point has differentiated objectives linked to the new levels. Teacher notes are included on the slides. It uses Bangladesh and the USA as examples with the use of public information films and hurricane shelters. A photo annotation task is also included. Suitable for all new GCSE specifications but written for the AQA syllabus.
AQA 1-9 New Syllabus Tectonic Hazards Assessment.
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AQA 1-9 New Syllabus Tectonic Hazards Assessment.

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This is a 40 mark assessment that covers the tectonic hazards section of the new AQA GCSE course. It should last an hour. The exam questions follow the new assessment style but I have simplified the multi- choice questions to reduce photocopying costs. A 9 mark 'assess' extended response question is included to allow access to the highest grades. Also included is a full mark scheme.
Introduction to Population - Global Population Growth.
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Introduction to Population - Global Population Growth.

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An introductory lesson to the topic of population. Written for GCSE but suitable for KS3. Covers the key definitions, exponential growth and looks at how data can be represented in maps and diagrams. Video links included to illustrate the key themes. No textbook necessary as this is a standalone resource but the notes make references to the Oxford Textbook.
KS3 Hurricanes Bundle
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KS3 Hurricanes Bundle

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Three lessons and supporting activities that cover the cause, structure, impacts and mitigation of hurricanes. Included is a diamond 9 activity based on Hurricane Katrina that encourages higher order thinking skills and active learning. Plenty of supporting resources that can be used in the classroom or as homework tasks.
Edexcel GCSE(9-1) Geography B: How does the world's climate system function?
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Edexcel GCSE(9-1) Geography B: How does the world's climate system function?

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Two complete lessons that cover this topic. The power-point covers the key concepts with clear diagrams and video links. Also included are worksheets that cover the 3 cell model formation and how high and low pressure is linked to climate at the equator, the deserts and the UK. Key concepts covered are: the 3 cell model, air pressure, surface winds, convection and the Coriolis effect. Jet Streams and their role are also covered. The lesson can be used as a standalone resource with enough material for 2 lessons or to supplement textbook material.
Hurricane Katrina - The cause, effects and responses to the disaster
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Hurricane Katrina - The cause, effects and responses to the disaster

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A detailed study of how Hurricane Katrina in 2004 caused devastation to the city of New Orleans and the surrounding area. This version does not link to specific GCSE Syllabi and so can be used more flexibly. Plenty of supporting resources with scaffolding sheets to allow students to build up case study/ example knowledge. Covers the cause, impacts and responses. Homework materials also included.
GCSE AQA 9-1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards Climate Change - Complete Bundle.
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GCSE AQA 9-1 The Challenge of Natural Hazards Climate Change - Complete Bundle.

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Four complete lessons that cover this whole unit on the new 2018 9-1 AQA Specification. Fully updated. Causes, effects, evidence, mitigation and adaptation are all comprehensively covered. Supporting resource sheets and assessment activities complement the main tasks. Knowledge organisers included for each lesson. Power-points contain teaching notes and guidance.
AQA 9-1 Climate Change Revision Guide Companion Home Learning Booklet.
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AQA 9-1 Climate Change Revision Guide Companion Home Learning Booklet.

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This resource has been fully updated to be used with the New 2nd Edition the 2019 Revision Guides. Revision Guide needed! The 11 page booklet covers the climate change section of the physical geography unit including the causes, evidence for, effects mitigation and adaptation strategies. This extremely useful booklet follow the popular green revision guides (with the jokes) and are ideal to be used as a distance learning resource providing a structured note taking template for students who have the revision guide. Each booklet follows an easy to follow format with activities added to check understanding of subject specific vocabulary and key concepts. Each page links clearly to the revision guide to help structure work. The booklet easily provides 2-4 hours of structured self - supported study. Designed for quick checking and effortless marking. The booklet is provided as a fully editable A4 Portrait formatted Power-point version (much easier to edit than word!) which allows students to complete and submit electronically or a PDF version for easy printing and completion as a booklet. I have also included the original 2016 1st Edition Booklet if you are still using the older Revision Guides.
GCSE AQA 9-1 : Flipped Learning Ecosystems Revision Guide Companions.
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GCSE AQA 9-1 : Flipped Learning Ecosystems Revision Guide Companions.

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A collection of booklets that cover the entire ecosystems unit of the AQA 9-1 Syllabus. Can be used as a flipped learning activity or for revision and exam preparation. Ideal for students working from home using their revision guides. Both optional units are included which allows students to choose the one that interests them the most. Use with the revision guide for self supported study.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Climate Change - Management of climate change through mitigation. Global Warming.
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Climate Change - Management of climate change through mitigation. Global Warming.

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This lesson looks at how CO2 can be reduced so that the impacts of future climate change can be reduced. It considers carbon capture, tree planting, international agreements and alternative energy resources. Includes an active starter activity to engage the students immediately, video links, as well as support activity sheets to summarise the key learning or support weaker students. Differentiated exam questions are also included. The lesson makes reference to the Hodder or Oxford textbooks for the main activity as the exam board have specified the content, but other sources would work just as well. As a thank-you for leaving a review, please choose another single resource for free from my shop, either PM me or use e-mail (see the last slide of the power-point).
GCSE AQA 9-1 Syllabus Unit 1 - Living with the Physical Environment.  Revision Booklets -Flipped Learning
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GCSE AQA 9-1 Syllabus Unit 1 - Living with the Physical Environment. Revision Booklets -Flipped Learning

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These six booklets cover sections B and C from paper 1 of the AQA Geography Syllabus. All thePhysical Options are covered -Coasts rivers and Glacial Landscapes. All the Ecosystems sections are included. PDF version of each included for easy electronic distribution and a word or power-point copy to allow you to edit the booklets to suit your needs. A great time saver, just print off and hand out.
Glaciation :  Ice on the Land Complete Revision Booklet and Questions.
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Glaciation : Ice on the Land Complete Revision Booklet and Questions.

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A great time saver - just print off, photocopy and distribute. A complete 11 page revision booklet that covers the whole unit. Concise summaries are reinforced with various questions and activities that consolidate the learning. Designed to used as a standalone resource so ideal for homework or independent revision. Simply print off or distribute electronically. Subtle colour has been used throughout to improve presentation but it has been designed for the mass photocopying in monochrome, practical as opposed to flashy! Checklists of key content are included.The resource is fully editable so allowing it to be customised to your students needs. The Alps case study is Chamonix and the surrounding area.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Glacial Landscapes - Processes in Glacial Environments.
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Glacial Landscapes - Processes in Glacial Environments.

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This lesson covers the processes associated with glaciation. Weathering, erosion, transportation and deposition processes are all covered. No other resources are necessary as a summary sheet is included but the power-point does make reference to the new Oxford textbook. A consolidation sheet with examination questions is also included as an assessment activity.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Unit 1C Glacial Landscapes  in the UK -Complete Revision Booklet.
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Unit 1C Glacial Landscapes in the UK -Complete Revision Booklet.

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A 12 page self contained revision booklet that covers the whole unit. Designed for the AQA 9-1 Course. Key content is summarised and then students are asked to complete various exercises to consolidate their understanding. No more preparation is required but the booklet is easily editable to adapt it to the particular needs of your students. Editable PPt (formatted for A4 printing) and PDF versions included. Ready to use with no other resources required. Booklet has been designed so that individual sheets can be used in lessons or as quick revision activities.