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.
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.
These activities reinforce understanding of the ‘Subject Specific Vocabulary’ required for the Hot Deserts Section of the AQA Syllabus. Students match the definitions , complete a cloze activity and then produce a definitions table. An answer sheet is also included. No further preparation necessary. Also included are complete A5 vocab sheets and a short slide answer ppt that can easily be added to existing presentations for easy self marking.
Designed to help summarise the key features of the global circulation model. A simple sheet that uses a cross section diagram, rather than the more complicated global one used in the textbook. The page references refer to the Oxford textbook. Designed for the AQA 9-1 Syllabus. Editable word document and PDF version included.
A glossary sheet that covers the subject specific vocabulary that is needed for the first section of the Changing Economic World Unit. Definitions are taken from the syllabus but have been simplified slightly where appropriate.
Designed for the 9-1 AQA Geography Exam. A complete lesson based on the Thar Desert as a case study for the Opportunities and Challenges section. The lesson contains a video link that covers the case study in detail. This is supported by a scaffolded exam question which includes an answer sheet. The lesson combines a memorable case study with a structured assessment activity. The examiner reports identifies that students found applying specific information to this question was problematic for many and the scaffolded exam question addresses this issue. They all remember the golden rat!
An alternative/complementary lesson based on the Oxford textbook is available separately.
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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.
A fully resourced lesson that covers the cause, effects and responses to a specific hurricane. Good to go and no additional resources required. Written for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Examination. Hurricane Haiyan makes a great up to date example. The Power-point has differentiated objectives linked to the new levels. 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. This can be completed as a single lesson with a straightforward case study template but with all the questions and resources there is plenty of material for 2 lessons and homework activities. The teacher copy of the example template can be used as a revision resource as it provides a concise summary of the content required.
Landform sequencing sheet and answers on headlands and bays. Designed to encourage students to produce model answers with clear description, sequencing and process explanation.
Designed for the new AQA 9-1 Syllabus. These sheets are available for all the coastal landforms and come complete with answers.
A series of sheets that cover the subject specific vocabulary required for the first section of the Tectonics Hazards Unit. Ideal for slotting into existing lessons to ensure key vocabulary and terms are known and understood. Students are asked to match definitions, fill in gaps in a cloze exercise that puts the terms in context and complete a partially finished key terms table. Answer sheets are included but I have also added a powerpoint with completed answers on so that they can be checked quickly , saving time and ensuring misconceptions can be easily dealt with. No further resources required.
Included:
Activity Sheets and answers.
A5 Subject Specific Vocabulary Sheets (Tier 3 Language)
Powerpoint Answer Slides for self checking. (Save time and marking!)
A4: 1 page version of activity sheet.
A straightforward sheet taken from a larger revision booklet. Covers the weathering processes associated with the new GCSE. Freeze-thaw and chemical weathering are covered.
A standalone activity that looks at reducing the impacts of hurricane damage. Written for the new 9-1 GCSE AQA Syllabus. An answer sheet is also included. Specifically aimed at weaker students or as a recap.
Four sheets that cover the four sections of the unit. Space for students to record their notes, handouts and case studies as well as page references. Fully editable. For the new OCR A Level.
This activity reinforces understanding of the ‘Subject Specific Vocabulary’ required for the Tectonic Hazards Section of the AQA Syllabus. This second part deals with the impacts and responses section. Students match the definitions , complete a cloze activity and then produce a definitions table. An answer sheet is also included. No further preparation necessary. Editable and PDF versions included. Also included are complete A5 vocab sheet and a short slide answer ppt that can easily be added to existing presentations for easy self marking.
A complete lesson that covers the description and interpretation of population pyramids. It is a fully resourced standalone lesson but follows on from the demographic transition lesson. No other resources are required and worksheets of up to date pyramids for annotation are included. I have also included a past exam question. Aimed at GCSE, this would also be suitable for KS3 as the activities can differentiate by outcome.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
A fully resourced lesson that looks at the issues surrounding the movement of Syrian refugees into Europe. The cause, nature and responses to the crisis are investigated. A range of stimulus material including video and media responses are included.
