This is an assessment for the new GCSE specification. It is a mid assessment for the 'Challenges of urbanising world' unit. The assessment focuses only on the first section of the topic. It is ideal for the Edexcel B specification however, it can be adapted for other specifications. Included in the package: 1. The assessment paper 2. The mark scheme 3. The grade boundaries using the new number grading system

This is an assessment for the new GCSE specification. It assesses the 'Challenges of urbanising world' unit. The assessment focuses on the case study and is ideal for the Edexcel B specification however, it can be adapted for other specifications. Included in the package: 1. The assessment paper 2. The mark scheme 3. The grade boundaries using the new number grading system

This is a 2 part GSCE lesson on depopulation and counter-urbanisation using two case studies. The lesson can also be adapted for A level as well. This is an all in one lesson; all the resources, tasks, differentiated activities are on the ppt. The lesson is develop already as well; it flows naturally from the starter to the plenary and is really very simply to follow. Simply download the lesson ppt and teach! All the planning is done for you so you can concentrate on marking books etc . Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the causes and effects of both depopulation and counter-urbanisation. 2. The lesson uses two case studies; Western Isles for depopulaiton and St Ives for counter-urbanisation 3. The lesson has a range of activities to engage students and delivery learning objectives. There are map skills, graph skills and thinking tasks to challenge students. 4. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on tropical cyclones. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the definition, location and structure of a tropical cyclone. This is a foundation lesson for studying a case study on the effects of tropical cyclones. 2. The lesson is based on the new GCSE specifications. However, it’s adaptable for an A-level group. 3. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach! 4. The lesson has a range of activities relevant to the assessment objectives of the new specifications. There are numerous video clips to bring to life tropical cyclones, a couple of map tasks and a diagram annotation task examining the structure of a tropical cyclone.

This is a GCSE lesson on effects of tropical cyclones using hurricane Katrina as a case study. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson first introduce students to some of the effects of hurricanes/cyclones/typhoons. Then it defines these effects as primary and secondary effects. There is a really good task for students to develop their understanding of these concepts. 2. The lesson then examine the effects of hurricane Katrina on New Orleans, USA. There is clever task that allow students to differentiate the effects under the categories of economic, social and environmental effects. 3. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are video clips to make real the effects of tropical cyclones, a picture study task, an interactive task to allow students to move around the room and share their learning and there is a numeracy task for those logical mathematical earners. 4. The lesson was designed to meet the relevant assessment objectives of the new specifications. It can be applied to all the new GCSE specifications and is adaptable for an A-level group as well. 5. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded then you just teach!

Resource on Kenya's devlopment level. Lesson includes use of development indicators such as HDI indicators. Lesson also utilises video clips to describe development.

This is a assessment for a rivers unit at KS3. The test assesses students understanding of the features in the upper, middle and lower courses of the river. It also assesses students understanding of landforms created by the river as well as flood defences used by some rivers. There are 11 questions on the paper and the paper is modeled off the GCSE geography exam papers. The paper uses command words familiar with a GCSE paper. There is also a range of questions in terms of difficulty and skills needed similar to a GCSE paper.

This is a GCSE lesson on the factors driving India’s development. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the site and situation of India and how this has influenced its development as a emerging country. 2. The lesson also examines the other factors (political, historic, economic etc) influencing India’s development over the past 30 years. 3. The lesson is the first in a series of case study lessons on India’s development as an emerging economy. This is a requirement of the new GCESE specifications. 4. The lesson is designed to focus students thinking and discussion skills rather than them reading long texts to extract facts. 5. The lesson is differentiated through group work, a card sorting activity and a quiz. 6. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it – the learning activities from starter to plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach!

This is a two-part lesson on floods. The first lesson focuses on the causes of floods and their effects and the second lesson looks at flood management. The lesson is suited for both KS3 (year 9 group) and GCSE. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppts have everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for active learning. 2. The lesson is differentiated with a range of learning activities i.e. there are video clips, map work, card sort tasks, photo analysis and written tasks. 3. The lesson will challenge students at varying ability level and will generate discussion and debate which will engage students in their learning.

This is a GCSE lesson on the economic trends of an emerging country. The case study of India is used. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson explores the changes in India’s GDP, GDP per capita, economic sectors and trade overtime and how these are affecting it’s development. 2. The lesson will generate lots of discussions on how the economy of a country works and what are the key economic trends associated with emerging countries. 3. The lesson is the second in a series of case study lessons on India’s development as an emerging economy. This is a requirement of the new GCESE specifications. However, it can be adapted for A-level studies as well. 4. The lesson is designed to focus students thinking and discussion skills through the use of graphs and data tables. 5. The lesson has a strong numeracy element which meets the assessment criteria of all the new specifications. 6. The lesson is differentiated through sentence starters, a model answer and challenge tasks throughout. 7. The lesson is a complete one; all the resources you need to deliver it (from starter plenary) are included on the ppt. Download and just teach!

This lesson covers the some of defences used to prevent river flooding. It is ideal for any KS3 study of rivers or flooding however, it can be adapted for a low level GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with a recap of some of the effects of a river flooding and finishes with a crossword activity designed to recap the main flood defences learnt in the lesson. 2. There are two main new pieces of learning; one covers the different hard and soft defences used along some rivers and the other is a case study of the Thames flood barrier. 3. The lesson has a variety of learning activities; diagrams, a quiz, video clips and a crossword activity. 4. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, handouts, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded, then just teach!

This lesson covers the different strategies used to manage river flooding. It’s suited for the new GCSE specification unit on rivers. However, the lesson is differentiated enough to be taught to a KS3 group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson starts with an OS map skill activity and finishes with a crossword recapping the main flood defences learnt. There are two main new pieces of learning; one covers strategies that are used to forecast and respond to river flooding and the other covers the main hard and soft defences used as flood defences. 2. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are photos, map task, analytical tasks as well as lots of opportunities for discussion and debate. 3. The strength of this lesson is it’s differentiation. It was designed for the new GCSE specifications however, it was deliberately differentiated so that it could be used at KS3 to introduce students to the content and skills of GCSE geography. 4. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded, then just teach!

This lesson is on the causes and effects of flooding. It’s suited for year 9s as well as a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: The lesson starts by using a video clip to introduce the definition and nature of floods. Then there is a task that help students to learn about the human and physical causes of floods. Finally the lesson explores the effects of floods using a couple of really engaging activities. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are video clips and photos to make real the nature of floods. There is an animation clip to reinforce learning on the causes of floods. There is also an activity where students have to extract information from a still photo clip and a no commentary video clip. This task will really develop those interpretation skills that are key to a geographer. The lesson was designed to introduce aspects of the new GCSE specifications in year 9. However, it will easily suit the learning needs of a GCSE group as well. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded then just teach!

This lesson is strategies to manage hurricanes and flooding. It’s suited for both KS3 and a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: The lesson start with an really good interactive starter task about the primary and secondary effects of hurricanes and floods. There is then analysis task that allows students to explore the 3 ps (predict, protect and prepare) of hazard management. Finally students are introduced to some examples of hard and soft flood defences for rivers. The lesson has a range of learning activities suitable to different types of learners; there are photos to make real the nature of a floods, an interactive task and a few activities to strengthen their analytical skills. The lesson was designed to introduce aspects of the new GCSE specifications at KS3 however, it has enough challenge to meet the learning needs of a GCSE group as well. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities, plenary etc. All you will need is the ppt which can be downloaded then just teach!

This is KS3 lesson designed to develop students geography enquiry. It’s helps students reflect on the questions geographers ask when learning about a place. It’s ideal for all KS3 groups. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppts have everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for active learning. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with a range of learning activities i.e. there is a video clip, picture studies, discussion and written tasks. 3. The lesson will challenge students at varying ability level and will generate discussion and debate which will engage students in their learning.

This is a lesson about the systems approach in geography. In geography we study a lot of systems and it’s important that students understand the theory behind systems. It is suitable for A-level geography students but students in the sciences also study systems the lesson can be adapted for them as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson starts by looking at the definitions of a system using examples from the natural world and man made systems. The lesson then comes some key terms used in the systems approach which students will use to describe how systems work. The lesson then progresses to look at the different types of systems and the major earth’s systems. 3. The lesson has a variety of activities; diagrams, images, sketches etc to enhance the learning. 4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with class discussions.

This lesson is about landscapes. It explores how people impact their landscape but also looks at how landscapes force people to adapt their lifestyle. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for teaching the lesson included. Download and teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities. There is a challenge task with almost all the learning activities. 3. The lesson has a variety of learning activities; there are picture analysis tasks, a video clip task, a field sketch high order skill task and mind map task. Students will be engage throughout the lesson.

Three very good GCSE (can be adapted for KS3 if needed) lessons on coasts. One lesson on wave and tide formation, another on constructive and destructive waves and as bonus an introduction lesson on coasts. All three lessons have all the elements and the resources required to deliver them. Key concepts and skills covered in the lessons are: 1. How wind, earth and the moon form waves and tides? 2. Swash an backwash 3. Destructive and constructive waves 4. Map skills; using grid references and symbols 5. Diagrams and sketch maps 6. Exam questionnning

This is a GCSE lesson introducing students to waves. The lesson allows students to discover what are waves and tides and how they form. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group. 2. The lesson starts by exploring the features of a wave through the use of diagrams and keywords. It then moves on to look at how waves form. The second half of the lesson focuses on tides and how they form before ending with a challenge task. 3. The lesson is differentiated through the use of images, video clips, keyword banks and diagrams. Students will be engaged and challenged regardless of their level. 4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a GCSE where the learning is focus on comparing constructive and destructive waves. The lesson will allow students to analyse the different types of waves and how they affect the coast differently. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group. 2. The lesson starts by exploring how waves affect the coast using the concepts swash and backwash. There is a great little activity that will allow students to differentiate between swash and backwash. The lesson then moves on to compare constructive and destructive waves. A very straightforward activity is used here; students will be able to access the information easily and the teacher can then focus on writing/exam response techniques here. The lesson will become analytical now where students have to apply the knowledge to three different scenarios. 3. The lesson is differentiated. There are visual aids including diagrams, images and a video clip. There are also challenge activities throughout to stretch students' understanding. There are some clever tasks that are designed to get students to apply their knowledge. This is key to doing well in the new GCSE specifications. 4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!