This is the first in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This first lesson concentrates on differentiating between human; physical and environmental geography through the creation of definitions and the recognition and interpretation of images.

This is the SECOND in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This SECOND lesson concentrates on differentiating between all the different types of maps used through identification and use of images and logic.

This resource has been created for either key stage 2 students transitioning to secondary school, or key stage 1 students moving into middle school. It has a humanities theme and contains tasks; ice-breakers and games to help the students relax; build confidence and make relationships while they learn. It begins with an ice-breaker. The students then learn about chronology - a paper task in pairs, and then a challenge where they have to move around the room talking to each other. It end with a geography and RE game where again all of the new students can learn about each other. You will need about an hour to do all of the activities, however some can be cut out if time does not permit.

This resource is divided into 3 parts, and is aimed at a fun end of term activity for students or a homework to test their geography knowledge. They have to answer 30 questions relating to key stage 3 geography units They have to find the 30 answers in the word search grid They have to create a design warning about global warming There is also a bonus question. Duration: 1 hour

This is the FIFTH in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This FIFTH lesson concentrates on learning how to use 4 and 6 figure grid references. Ideal for learning and practising geographical skills.

This is the SIXTH in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This FIFTH lesson concentrates on learning how to judge relief using contour lines. Ideal for learning and practising geographical skills.

This resource has been created as a summative assessment of the year 6-7 geography transition scheme of learning also available. It tests the knowledge and the skills taught in the first 6 lessons and the results are very useful for future planning and differentiation for the key stage 3 course. The assessment is out of 55; has 7 pages and would take about 50 minutes/an hour.

This is the FOURTH in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This FOURTH lesson concentrates on recognising map symbols; using a key and understanding why they are useful. Ideal for learning and practising geographical skills.

This group activity covers 5 tutorials or geography lessons for either KS1 or KS2 pupils, and enables them to build group work skills by focussing on a project where they have to create their own country. Each lesson they have to create another aspect of the country: Creating an identity - name; flag; currency Politics and government The national dish Holidays - climate; weather; physical features etc Presentations and prizes. Fun activity to learn new geographical skills or tutorial team building

This is the THIRD in a 6 part scheme of geography lessons which has been produced to cover the transition in geography from year 6-7, which establishes students understanding of geography and helps them to develop the key skills for success. This THIRD lesson concentrates on locating the school in the context of the city; country; continent and world. It involves locating key places in the world and labeling them on maps; using compass directions and describing locations. Ideal for learning and practising geographical skills. The three slides would need slight adaptation for those schools outside the greater London area. If you download this resource please could you help me by writing a couple of words about whether or not you found it useful to you? Many thanks.