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Providing Geography and History resources across KS3, 4 and 5. Many resources for the new (2016) GCSE and A Level Geography courses are available.
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Providing Geography and History resources across KS3, 4 and 5. Many resources for the new (2016) GCSE and A Level Geography courses are available.
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Atlantic mega-tsunami
Whole lesson focusing on the possibility of a mega tsunami started by a volcano in the Canary islands travelling across the Atlantic and hitting New York. Suitable for KS3 Geography.
Geography of Crime- Graffiti
Full lesson on the Geography of graffiti, covering the distribution of graffiti, ways that areas can capitalise on street art, problems it causes and various ways of tackling the phenomenon. Features key questions and learning outcomes, starter, various activities and worksheets including extension work on geographic profiling of Banksy and a plenary activity.
Suitable for KS3 Geography lessons, this is always a lesson that is enjoyed by pupils.
South China Sea Dispute
Full lesson on the disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea, examining recent Chinese aggression in the area. The lesson is framed with key questions and learning outcomes. Features starter, a range of resources and activities and a plenary. Links to relevant videos included.
Rebranding Bilbao
Full lesson on how Bilbao was rebranded from a decaying ex-industrial city to a flourishing cultural hub. Uses the hook of the giant puppy made of flowers designed by Jeff Koons that is now on permanent display outside the Guggenheim. Worksheet and SEN resource provided.
Geography of Disease Introduction
Full lesson introduction on the Geography of disease. Suitable for KS3 Geography and elements of the lesson could be adapted for elements of the new (2106) A-Level specifications.
Tornadoes
KS3 Geography lesson looking at the formation, effects of and management of tornadoes. Uses the example of the 2013 Oklahoma Tornado. Features a starter, key questions and learning outcomes, an activity examining the step by step formation of tornadoes, information on the 2013 Oklahoma tornado and associated activities to this case study. Could be adapted for KS2 use.
Lympstone Place Case Study
Whole lesson case study of a place profile at a local scale for Lympstone as used in the forthcoming Hodder textbook (required for certain activities). Includes photos taken in the town July 2016. For the new OCR A-Level Geography unit Changing Spaces; Making Places.
Evidence for Climate Change
Full lesson on evidence for Climate Change. Designed for the new (2016) GCSE Geography. Includes exam-style questions as an effective plenary.
Big Geography quiz
100 place knowledge questions on countries, capital, rivers, mountains and so on. With answers to accompany.
Broken down into 10 sets of 10 questions organised by continent.
Perfect for pushing place knowledge of students or for dropping in as starters to lessons.
Earthquakes- causes and measuring
Lesson suitable for KS3/GCSE Geography on:
a. How earthquakes occur
b. How earthquakes are measured on the Richter and Mercalli Scales.
features key questions and learning outcomes, starter, background info, various activities including a worksheet on the Mercalli Scale and a choice of plenary activities. One plenary option is an exam style question on measuring earthquakes with accompanying mark scheme. The other is a higher or lower style activity that could easily be adapted to include recent/case study earthquakes.
Henry VIII and the Break With Rome
Full lesson on the events leading up to Henry VIII's break with Rome, examining a variety of reasons for the split. Contains worksheets and an SEN resource. Suitable for KS2/KS3 History students.
Coastal erosion
Whole lesson focusing on forms of coastal erosion, factors affecting the rate of coastal erosion and its primary and secondary impacts upon the UK. Features key questions, outcomes and a range of activities. Guidance for teaching in the notes below the slides. Best for GCSE Geography but could be adapted for KS3.
German Unification 1848-1890 Summary
Summary materials on German Unification between 1848 and 1890. 25+ slides of info in chronological order from the 1848 revolutions to the Franco-Prussian war to state socialism under Bismarck and everything in between. A useful summary and revision guide for pupils struggling to condense information from textbooks.
Medieval justice
Lesson examining the methods of trial in medieval Britain. With a range of interesting activities. Lesson objectives and outcomes. Suitable for KS3 History. A fun lesson I always enjoy teaching.
Why did Germany lose WW2?
Whole lesson looking at a range of factors for Germany's eventual military defeat in WW2. Features key questions, learning outcomes and a range of activities/discussion points. Suitable for KS4/5 History.
Human causes of climate change.
Full lesson on human (anthropogenic) causes of climate change with improve an exemplar answer task as plenary. For all GCSE/A-Level Geography but especially suitable for the new AQA GCSE Geography Unit 3.1.1.4.
GCSE Geography UK Extreme Weather
In-depth lesson focusing on whether extreme weather is on the rise in the UK. Best spread over 2 hours as introduces pupils to various methods of data/statistical analysis required for the new (2016) GCSE Geography. Includes starter, carousel style main activity, plenary and exam question for homework. Particularly useful for the new AQA course.
AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation
Full lesson focused on the causes of deforestation. Featuring exam style plenary questions requiring extrapolation skills as required in the specification. For the new AQA GCSE Geography 3.1.2.2 Tropical Rainforests.
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Geography of Spain bundle
7 lessons suitable for KS3 Geography on Spain. Perfect for building a country study scheme of work.
Covers a rnage of sub topics including human and physical geography, climate, political geography, energy resources, migration, rebranding and natural hazards.
All lessons feature starters, a range of activities, plenaries, key questions and learning outcomes.
Suggested lesson order
1. The Geography of Spain
2. The Climate of Spain
3. Solar Power in Spain
4. British Expatriates in Spain
5. Rebranding Bilbao
6. Basque Independence
7. Atlantic mega-tsunami
Mitigating Climate Change
Whole lesson and resources on mitigating climate change for the new AQA GCSE Geography topic 3.1.1.4 . Features key questions, learning outcomes, starter, plenary and a range of activities. One of the activities is using smart notebook. Best accompanied by the new AQA GCSE geography textbook but this is not necessarily required.