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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.
The Full Katrina - Weather Hazards-Tropical Storms. Bundle.
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The Full Katrina - Weather Hazards-Tropical Storms. Bundle.

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Four complete lessons comprehensively cover the content of the new AQA 9-1 GCSE. These resources use Hurricane Katrina to cover the distribution, formation, effects and responses to hurricanes as weather hazards. A wide range of activities and materials are included to allow you to move away from ‘textbook based’ lessons. Designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Course. Revision and vocabulary resources also included.
The Structure of the Earth. Complete Lesson and Supporting Materials.
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The Structure of the Earth. Complete Lesson and Supporting Materials.

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A complete lesson with activity sheets designed for KS3 but suitable for KS4, that include identifying the inner core, outer core, mantle and crust. Convection currents are then covered before the last activity moves onto the differences between continental and oceanic crust. Suitable for Geography tectonic units as well as science courses.
Tectonic Hazards, Mount St Helens - Diamond 9 Activity AQA 9-1
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Tectonic Hazards, Mount St Helens - Diamond 9 Activity AQA 9-1

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A diamond 9 activity based on the effects/impacts of the 1980 eruption. Included is a series of suggestions on how to use the resource as it can be easily be adapted to suit the groups ability. Objectives are differentiated to move from description to explanation and then evaluation. Objectives have been updated to match the new GCSE 9-1 criteria. Great for encouraging discussion and collaborative learning.
Cause of the 1980 Mount St Helens Eruption.
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Cause of the 1980 Mount St Helens Eruption.

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A series of three self contained worksheets that cover: 1. The cause of volcanoes at a destructive plate margin. 2. The cause of volcanoes in the cascade range. 3. The specific cause of the 1980 eruption. Suitable for KS3 and GCSE.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Climate Change - The human and physical causes of climate change.
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Climate Change - The human and physical causes of climate change.

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Written specifically for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Geography Course but applicable to all relevant syllabi. An introductory lesson on the causes of climate change. Includes physical causes in the Quaternary Period as well human causes more recently. It is designed to be used with the Oxford Textbook but other sources can be used instead. Covers orbital changes, volcanic activity, sunspots, carbon emissions, nitrous oxides and methane.
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.
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.
GCSE AQA 9-1 : The Challenge of Natural Hazard -The Distribution, Cause and Structure of Hurricanes.
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GCSE AQA 9-1 : The Challenge of Natural Hazard -The Distribution, Cause and Structure of Hurricanes.

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A fully resourced lesson that covers the introduction to hurricanes as weather hazards. Differentiated objectives are 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 power-point makes some references to the Oxford GCSE Text but I have included alternative resources on the slides so that they can be used without a textbook.
Sustainable Development - Wind Power in Liverpool Bay
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Sustainable Development - Wind Power in Liverpool Bay

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This resource uses the Liverpool Bay Wind Farm a case study of sustainable energy use and how it will help the government to move towards a sustainable energy policy. The resource covers 2 sheets and has a mixture of stimulus material, sorting exercises and GCSE exam questions. Based on the AQA A Globalisation Unit but as it is word based it can easily be edited to fit other exam board requirements, including the new specifications.
TheGrowth  of China and the Shenzhen SEZ.
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TheGrowth of China and the Shenzhen SEZ.

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A straightforward lesson that provides students with templates to collect the notes from the old Oxford AQA Textbook. Also included are two exam style questions which are self contained. Whilst the templates are designed to be used with the Oxford Book the assessments are self contained and can be used without any book resource.
GCSE : Rapid Population Growth
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GCSE : Rapid Population Growth

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A lesson that looks at the issues surrounding rapid population growth. It uses the older version of the Oxford Textbook. Also includes an exam assessment with mark scheme.
GCSE AQA (9-1) : Superstorm Haiyan Hurricane Bundle
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GCSE AQA (9-1) : Superstorm Haiyan Hurricane Bundle

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Update your case study for hurricanes. A collection of resources that cover the content required to for the AQA 9-1 GCSE. The distribution and development of tropical storms is investigated with a variety of activities to support students and then the case study is explored. Finally policies to reduce the effects of tropical storms are explored. Included are video links, support sheets and examination questions to allow for a variety of approaches. Power-points can be used as standalone lessons but the resources complement the new Oxford Textbook. A comprehensive Knowledge Organiser has been added meaning that no textbook is needed.
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.
GCSE AQA 9-1: Climate Change - Management of climate change through adaptation. Global Warming.
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GCSE AQA 9-1: Climate Change - Management of climate change through adaptation. Global Warming.

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A complete lesson with plenty of supporting resources. This lesson looks at how people can adapt to the impacts of future climate change. It considers managing water supply, new agricultural methods, flood defences and artificial glaciers. Included is an active starter activity to engage the students immediately. Support activity sheets to summarise the key learning or support weaker students are also included . 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. Separate main activities have been included depending on which text you have, simply choose the activity that fits your style or group.
The Causes of a Specific Flood Event - Somerset Levels 2014
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The Causes of a Specific Flood Event - Somerset Levels 2014

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A fully resourced lesson that covers the numerous causes of 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. Resource sheets include summary activities and allow students to consolidate their learning. A more in-depth newspaper article is used to allow for deeper understanding. Updated January 2020. All resources are easily editable allowing you to customise the resources if you wish. Worksheets are digital and ideal for home learning submission.
AQA 9-1 Cold Environments Revision Guide Companion Home Learning Booklet.
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AQA 9-1 Cold Environments 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 booklet covers the cold environments section of the physical geography unit including characteristics, adaptations, challenges, opportunities and sustainable management. 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 2-3 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 Syllabus The Challenge of Natural Hazards Revision Booklets -Flipped Learning
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GCSE AQA 9-1 Syllabus The Challenge of Natural Hazards Revision Booklets -Flipped Learning

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Three booklets that cover the content required for Section A of the AQA 9-1 Syllabus. Used as a flipped learning activity or for revision preparation. Suitable for use as a home learning activity. Use with the best selling green revision guide. Students complete the work at home prior to the lessons. Also ideal for cover/long term absence. PDF and editable power-point versions included.
AQA GCSE 9-1: Tropical Rainforest Case Study - Knowledge Organiser and Revision Summary Sheets
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AQA GCSE 9-1: Tropical Rainforest Case Study - Knowledge Organiser and Revision Summary Sheets

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This resource consists of a series of concise summaries that cover the content required for tropical ecosystem case study of the new AQA Course. Included: 1. Subject Specific Vocabulary Sheet - Ecosystems 2. Subject Specific Vocabulary Sheet - Tropical Rainforest. 3. Knowledge Organiser - Distribution, Structure, Soils and Adaptations. 4. Knowledge Organiser - Causes of Deforestation, Impacts and Management (Malaysia Case Study) Two files are included: 1. Full colour version 2. Black and white / pastels for clear photocopying.
AQA GCSE 9-1 Revision : Desert Ecosystem Case Study - Knowledge Organiser and Revision Summary.
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AQA GCSE 9-1 Revision : Desert Ecosystem Case Study - Knowledge Organiser and Revision Summary.

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This resource consists of a series of concise summaries that cover the content required for desert ecosystem case study of the new AQA Course. Easily editable they can simply be stuck in books or used as a revision resource. The case study can easily be altered but uses the one in the CGP Revision Guide - The Sahara. The subject specific vocabulary is also included and these form useful glossaries for the students. Included: 1. Subject Specific Vocabulary Sheet - Ecosystems 2. Subject Specific Vocabulary Sheet - Hot Deserts 3. Knowledge Organiser - Distribution, Structure, Soils and Adaptations. 4. Knowledge Organiser - Opportunities and Limitations of Developing the Sahara Desert. 5. Knowledge organiser - Desertification - Causes and Responses.
GCSE  9-1 AQA Living World - Introduction to Ecosystems, Knowledge Organiser and revision Summaries.
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GCSE 9-1 AQA Living World - Introduction to Ecosystems, Knowledge Organiser and revision Summaries.

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The resource consists of two concise A4 summaries that cover the key concepts of this unit and the global biomes element. . These can be stuck in books as the course progresses or used as revision summaries in preparation for exams. Contents: 1. Introduction to Ecosystems. 2. Global Ecosystems. 3. Subject Specific Vocabulary. A printer friendly black and white version is also included. Resource is fully editable.