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.
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.
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.
I used this in an A Level Geography class studying the Human Geography Core topic of Settlement Dynamics. This could also be used in an IGCSE class studying urban environments.
The PPT includes:
syllabus link (international A Level 6.3)
key words definitions and lesson objectives
Burgess Concentric Zone Model diagrams and explanation
Hoyt Sector Model, diagrams and explanantion
Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model, diagrams, photographs and explanation
Alonso’s Bid Rent Theory and summary explanation
Griffin and Fords LEDC model, diagrams and explanation
Summary of the factors that affect the location of activities in urban areas - economic and physical factors
the final slide has summary questions and a past exam question example.
Enough material here for at least one lesson.
I used this PPT in an A-Level Geography class studying the Advanced Human Geography Topic of Global Interdependence. This lesson focussed on the Life Cycle Model of Tourism.
PPT includes:
syllabus links (13.3)
definition for Carrying Capacity (in relation to tourism)
a diagram of the Life Cycle Model of Tourism and brief introduction of the model
each stage of the model explained - exploration, involvement, development, consolidation, stagnation and the possible variations in the final phase
Blackpool case study example, showing how this location went through the different stages of the model
the positives and negatives of the model
the final slide has a past exam question task.
The content of this PPT could be used to generate task sheets etc.
This easily filled a 60 minute lesson.
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
28 slide PPT covering the following content:
Main types of pollution and their impacts: air, water, noise, light
the ‘Enhanced Greenhouse Effect’ explanation and its link to global warming
global warming statistcal trends
The final slide has a summary task, and the text pages are included in this pack
There is enough material in the PPT to make task sheets if you wished.
I used this resource in an IGCSE class that was beginning to study the 3.7 Environmental Risks of Economic Development topic.
36 slide PPT that I used with an A-Level class that was studying the Environment Management Advanced Human Geography topic.
The PPT focuses on the environmental impacts of energy production, use and transport.
Detailed breakdown of the PPT:
-the environmental impacts of renewable sources such as wind and HEP power
the environmental impacts of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, fracking etc
the environmental impact of nuclear power with a short case study on Chernobyl and the local, regional and continental scale impacts of this event
the environmental impacts of energy transport, including a short case study of the Exxon Valdez incident
the environmental impacts of energy production: local and regiona and globall. This includes information about acid rain and wet and dry deposition, and global warming caused by the enhanced greenhouse effect.
The final slide includes two exam style questions for the students to attempt.
There is enough material here for 2 lessons.
This pack contains 2 PPT presentations. I originally used this in an A-Level class studying the advances human geography topic of Environmental Management, then I also used it for an IGCSE class studing the Theme 3 topic of Energy.
There is plenty of material here for 2-3 lessons or more. Content can be used to generate numerous task sheets if you so wished.
Detailed breakdown of the PPT’s:
PPT1 - Non-renewable Energy
What are fossil fuels
Coal, how we use it, pro’s and con’s, how it is formed
Environmental impacts
Natural Gas, how we use it, pros and cons, how it is formed
Oil, how we use it, pros and cons
Last slide includes a short research task on nuclear power
PPT2 - Renewable Energy
Wind power, how it works, pros and cons
Solar power, how it works, pros and cons
Hydroelectric power, how it words, advantages and disadvantages
Biomass - what it is, how it words and the pros and cons
Final slide has a short task - How do we energy task.
30 slide PPT covering the strategies and reduce the risk/mitigating the damage of mass movement events.
I used this in an A Level Geography class that was studying the Rocks and Weathering core physical geography topic.
There is enough material here for 2-3 lessons.
PPT includes:
lesson objectives, key words and links to syllabus.
slope stabilisation strageties: rocks bolts, pins, anchors, gabions, netting and drainage.
PPT includes 3 tasks:
describing addition mitigation strategies using textbook resources
case study task sheet
past exam question task
Copies of all required resources are included in this pack.
Pack includes a 24 slide PPT which covers cyclone formation.
I used this PPT in an A-Level class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, however this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying tropical cyclones.
PPT includes:
a description of where cyclones occur and form, including maps.
an explanation of when cyclones occur and why
an explanation of the conditions required for a cyclone to form
an explanation of the process of cyclone formation, including diagrams
an explantion of the structure of the cyclone, including the eye and eye wall
the Simspon scale
3 task at the end of the PPT, including a diagram task and exam type question
There is enough material here for 1-2 class, and more task sheets could be generated using the material in the PPT.
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!
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 pack contains a PPT which contains a case study comparison between the Christchurch and Haiti Earthquakes.
I used this for an A2 lesson with a class studying the Hazardous Environments advance physical geography topic, however this could also be adapted to an IGCSE class studying earthquakes.
The PPT includes:
details of the Christchurch and Haiti Quakes - date, time, magnitude, depth
Detailed profile of New Zealand, location, plate tectonics, quake impacts and the emergency responses
PPT includes maps, photographs
introduction to Haiti
Haiti research task
Pack also includes textbook pages for teacher reference, and also as resources for students doing the Haiti task.
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!
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.
Glossy 34 slide PPT covering the topic area of why coral reefs are important, and the steps that can be taken to manage/conserve them.
PPT detailed breakdown:
Coral reef management (combat global warming, reduce local threats, government assistance)
Fiji cast study - Fiji facts, why reefs are important (tourism, fishing, coastal protection, human and natural causes of reef damage)
Fiji resort example of local coral reef management and protection.
Last slide includes a research question - and the required textbook resource is included in this pack.
PPT is eyecatching and makes use of photographs and maps to enhance the presentation.
The content of the PPT could be used to generate work/tasksheets etc.
I used this in a A Level class studying the Coastal Environment topic. This could also be used in an IGCSE class studying coasts.
24 slide PPT, covering the following content:
Why are coral reefs important? (seafood, tourism, coastal protection)
Threats to coral reefs (enhanced global warming, pollution, and physical damage).
last slide includes a discussion question based on a past paper exam question. This could be used as a class discussion, or for a student written response task.
PPT is glossy, colourful and eyecatching. It includes photographs and maps. The content of the PPT could easily be used to generate task sheets, work sheets etc.
I used this in an A-Level class studying the Coastal Environments. This PPT could also be used for an IGCSE class studying coasts.
30 slide PPT that I used with an A2 Geography class to introduce the sub-topic of Coral reefs, as part of the Coastal Environments Physical Geography topic.
The PPT includes:
a detailed definition of coral, polyps, exo-skeletons, symbiotic relationship with algae, value as an ecosystem.
location of main coral reefs, and the conditions required to encourage coral growth - temperature, light, sediment, salinity
The last slide contains review questions that can be used as a tasksheet, or for class discussion
This material could also be easily adapted and used in the IGCSE Coasts topic.
32 slide PPT covers the topic: Human Impacts: Indirect Human Impacts on Hydrological Cycles - Deforestation & Afforestation, Changing Agricultural Land Use, and Urbanisation.
I used this PPT as part of the Hydrology and Fluvial Geomorphology topic in the AS Geography subject.
In detail the PPT includes the following:
defintion of key words
deforetation facts, figures and reasons behind it
explanation of how deforestation can impact the hydrological cycle/drainage basin
afforestation explanation plus example of a local program
explanation of changing agricultural land use and its impacts on hydrological cycle/drainage basins
urbanisation explanation and description of the impacts on hyrdological cycles/drainage basin, using hydrograph as an example
Last slide includes a writing task.
Pack also includes a afforestation research task