I used these materials to teach a lesson to an AS Geography class studying hot spots as part of the Rocks and Weathering Core Physical Geography topic.
The pack includes an 18 slide PPT which includes the following:
definition/explanation of hot spots
diagram illustrating the formation of a hot spot and the resultant landforms
maps and diagrams showing the Hawaiian islands hot spot example
world map showing the location of hot spots
map showing Pacific hot spot island chains
Mini case study, Mauna Loa volcano, including new report, video and photographs
The last slide of the PPT contains tasks for the students to do
Task 1: textbook task (scan of textbook page is included)
Task 2: Research task on the Iceland area.
There is enough material here for 1-2 lessons.
37 slide PPT resource covering the reasons for the growth in tourism, the positive and negative impacts, and methods to manage the impacts of tourism.
PPT includes:
15 slide “Guess the Location” quiz.
What are the reasons for the growth in tourism - economic, social and political reasons
Graph showing the growth of international tourism- by region (Europe, Asia, etc)
the positive and negative impacts of tourism
sustainable tourism - mini case studies: Bhutan, Fiji.
methods to reduce the impact of tourism: protected areas, quotas, tourist hubs.,
There is a task/questions for the students to answer on the last slide.
Plenty or material for a complete lesson, involving class and individual tasks.
Useful for IGCSE level Tourism topic.
35 slide PPT to introduce the A-Level Geography Coastal Environments topic, focusing of Wave Terminology and Wave Size. There is enough material here for 1-2 lessons, PPT could be used to generate further/in=depth worksheets/tasks.
This material is perfect for the Advanced Coastal Environments topic at A-Level, but could also be very useful as a lesson on Waves for the Coasts topic at IGCSE level.
PPT includes:
Glossy slideshow showing various coastal environments around the world - great for a stimulating topic introduction.
Definition of Waves, and an embedded video showing waves of different sizes breaking on a beach
2 diagrams showing wave structure and terminology, ie., wavelength, crest, wave height, trough, still-water level, wave period
embedded video displaying swash and backwash
explanation of why waves break, including a diagram
diagram sketch task on Slide 24
photo examples of beaches with large swashes, and large backwashes
7 slide explanation of wave size, and the factors that influence the sizes of waves, ie., fetch, wind speed and wind duration. This explanation includes diagrams and embedded video of large waves on the Portuguese coast.
Worksheet includes:
wave size case study using a UK map,
Full lesson covering Coastal Management Strategies. I used this in an A-Level class studying the Coastal Environment advance topic. However, this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying Coasts.
30 slide PPT includes:
the main aim of coastal management
sustainable coastal management - economic/environmental/social sustainability
hard engineering coastal management methods: groynes, sea walls (curved and straight), gabions, revetments, breakwaters.
soft engineering coastla management methods: beach nourishment, dune regeneration, managed retreat.
Each method includes a description, and information about the relative positives and negatives of each method.
The last 2 slides contain task work.
Task 1: mini-research task where students research extra soft management strategies.
Task 2: example exam question that could be used as a written or a discussion task.
Pack includes a copy of the textbook page required to complete task 1.
Information in this PPT could easily be used to generate further tasks, worksheets etc.
27 slide PPT which covers the main types of volcanoes.
I used this in an A2 class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, but this would also be useful for an IGCSE class studying Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Breakdown of the PPT:
Cinder cone volcano explanation
Composite volcano explanation
Shield Volcano explanation
Hotspots explanation
The last two slides include recall/explain questions for the students to complete, as well as a research/exam type question.
PPT includes diagrams, photos and GIF animations.
This resource covers the Growth in International Tourism sub-topic in the Global Interdependence topic for A Level Geography.
This resource can also be adapted to use in a IGCSE/GCSE class studying tourism and the reasons for growth in international tourism.
The 26 slide PPT includes:
current trends in international tourism, and the most visited countries in recent times.
factors affecting international tourism: economic, political, social
PPT includes a mini research task on the environmental impacts of tourism. This could also be used as a class discussion/brainstorm point.
The material in the PPT could also be used to generate a task sheet etc
I used this PPT in an IGCSE class studying Topic 1.3 Migration.
The 21 slide PPT covers the following content:
the positive impacts of migration on the country of origin
the negative impacts of migration on the country of origin
the positive impacts of migration on the destination country
the negative impacts of migration on the destination country
the positve and negative impacts on the migrants themselves
The last three slides contain exam style questions.
I have also included an extra task sheet with question/answer tasks on media stories relating to the difficulties faced by migrants in destination countries.
The content of the PPT could be used to generate further task sheets etc.
Included in this pack is a Globalisation unit of work used with a Year 7 Global Perspectives class. There is enough material here for 5-6 lessons, and more if you chose to do the assignment task in-class. The PPT includes information, tasks, discussion starters, and formative and summative assignments.
The 39 slide PPT includes:
key word defintions starters
is globalisation a good or bad thing discussion starters
globalisation and trade activities and key word defintions
Is Globalisation a Good or Bad thing assignment task (Slide 22)
Silk Road study and assessment task
final summative assessment task option, including reflection task.
I have also include a variety of puzzles and crossword tasks.
Pack includes a 20 slide PPT which covers the problems associated with urban growth, as part of the Urban Settlements topic (1.6) as part of the IGCSE Population and Settlement theme.
PPT includes an explanation of:
air pollution
noise pollution
water pollution
light pollution
inequality
housing problems
brownfield sites
The final slide has questions based on a Seoul case study, and the relevant textbook information page is included.
A ready-made lesson! Good to go!
Included in this pack are 6 revision booklets. One for each of the core AS Geography Topics:
Hyrdology and Fluvial Geomorphology
Atmosphere and Weather
Rocks and Weathering
Population
Migration
Settlement dynamics
Each booklet is around 15 pages and includes short/extended response questions that summarise the majority of the content.
These booklets are handy revision aides and topic summaries.
25 slide PPT covering slope processes/mass movement: Creep.
PPT includes:
written explanation of the Creep process, including diagrams, photographs and videos.
annotated sketch task included at the end of the PPT
I used this in an A-Level class studying the Rocks and Weathering topic.
I have also included a PPT quiz covering plate tectonics and weathering.
All free, enjoy!