Whole Geography lesson- The Chambamontera Micro-Hydro Scheme- Geography GCSE- AQA Spec- Paper 2- Resource Management - Energy- Sustainability and energy production. Topics- Peru and energy supply- ‘bottom-up’ schemes and productivity. Uses interactive and differentiated tasks to look at subsistence farming and micro-hydro energy schemes. Videos embedded about the case study to aid understanding- looks at how the scheme works in Chambamontera and how it benefits the community.

Whole lesson for sustainability in the Savanna biome. Created for KS3- but suitable for low ability KS4. Includes challenge tasks, and sentence starters for lower ability. Depth into desertification- definition and concept.

Outline of intent and objectives of each scheme of learning and lesson for year 7 geography. Topics include: Location and Map skills, Ecosystems- Savanna and Hot Deserts, Population and Migration to the UK, Economic activity in Egypt, Geology- rocks and weathering, Coastal landscapes in Europe.

Whole lesson. Learning objectives: To know how we use gas as an energy source. To understand how gas is extracted. Excellent if we are able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of using gas as an energy source using a case study example in the Amazonian region. Range of differentiated activities for students to learn what natural gas is, how it is extracted, the process of fracking, and the advantages/disadvantages of exploiting and using gas. Clear plenary and AfL opportunities. Exam question at the end to apply knowledge- clearly structured for all abilities. Works with AQA spec. Can also be used for higher ability KS3 classes.

AQA A Level Geography- Contemporary urban environments- urban form- whole lesson Lesson includes key ideas around urban form, CBD urban models, how land-use patterns differ between the developed and developing world and how cities are evolving to become post-modern. Tasks are interactive and challenging. Differentiated plenary of exam questions allows you to check understanding of the lesson. Plenary links to learning objectives: LO: To understand the definition of urban form. To be able to assess how far traditional urban forms are being challenged by new urban forms in the developed world. Any questions, just ask.

Geography Lesson- Challenges in a LIC- India Case study- Slums- Dharavi Suitable for KS3 or introduction to lower ability KS4. Learning Objectives: To know the challenges (push factors) in India. To understand how challenges are caused by population growth. Excellent if we are able to explain the social, economic and environmental challenges in India using named examples. Introduction to slums: using graphs to address data on population increase in Mumbai. Images used for discussion on challenges and disparities in wealth. Key terms- social, economic and environmental explained- students have to then categorise these into a table. embedded videos and engaging tasks. Chloropleth map showing different levels of wealth across India- locational knowledge + numerical skills. Differentiated plenary with exam style questions to check for understanding.

Whole Lesson- GCSE AQA Geography- Paper 2- Resource Management- Energy Strategies to increase energy supply- evaluating and comparing renewable energy and fossil fuels. Exam question with sentence starters at the end of the lesson to consolidate learning: Explain why the contribution of renewable energy to world energy production is likely to remain less than fossil fuel production. literacy and numeracy opportunities. Focus on renewable energy after teaching a lesson on fossil fuels before. Looks at the global energy mix and evaluates whether we should use and rely on renewable energy.

Complete with diagrams, learning objectives and tasks to fit an hour lesson.

Why is Antarctica threatened? You will be able to use this to: Describe Antarctica’s unique environment. Outline the four main threats to Antarctica. Explain how international laws are directed to protect Antarctica. (Antarctic Treaty) This is part of a sequence of lessons for the AQA topic- Global Systems and Governance. Slides included also present an entire scheme of learning for the global systems and governance topic. Includes copied information from the CGP Alevel AQA Geography revision guide to support learning. Also includes figures from Hodder textbook fifth edition (Whittaker).

A Level Geography- World Cities- AQA- Contemporary Urban Environments lesson Lesson objectives: To understand the definition of a world city. To be able to describe the characteristics of world cities and assess reasons for their global distribution. Lesson: Defines world cities, maps the location of them and addresses how the numbers have changed, looks at characteristics of world cities, gives students their own opportunity to research a world city, addresses some challenges and the realities of world cities, finalised with a differentiated progress check plenary. Lesson has challenge tasks embedded throughout and images to support mental stimulation of ideas. Any questions, just ask!

Entire lesson on coastal systems- case study: Holderness- how the landscape was formed, processes and a 20 mark practice question.

Geography lesson- GCSE AQA Spec- can be used for higher ability KS3. - Sustainability in the home- sustainability- domestic usage. Paper 2 Section C. Learning objectives: To know the term ‘sustainability.’ To understand how we can sustainably manage energy in our home. Excellent if we are able to evaluate why changes in individuals’ actions are necessary if energy use is to become sustainable. Key term defined- sustainability- with embedded videos to aid understanding. Maths skill- graph- household energy usage Interactive tasks. Exam question with differentiation.

Entire lesson for plant and animal adapatations int he Savanna biome- ecosystems topic. Suitable for KS3 or lower ability KS4. Suitable for AQA Spec. Differentiated tasks for low and high ability- sentence starters + challenge tasks. Exam question implemented for AfL.

Geography Lesson- Tornadoes. The formation of tornadoes, what they are, and the effects of the tornadoes- using Joplin, Missouri 2011 as an example case study. Interactive tasks for students with diagrams and videos to aid learning. Stretch and challenge tasks for more able.

KS3 Geography Lesson. Learning Objectives: To know the population of India. To understand how wealth varies across India. Excellent if we are able to explain the population distribution of India. Range of activities- lots of opportunity for numeracy and graphical skills + locational knowledge. (pie charts, chloropleth maps, population pyramids). Lesson teaches students about the states and population of India- density and distribution. Introduces students to religion and cultures in India and gets them thinking about opportunities and challenges for these areas of overpopulation. Differentiated tasks. Please ask for more info!

LOs: To describe the primary and secondary impacts of Hurricane Katrina. To assess if the authorities, both national and local, were efficient in dealing with this event, both before and after the storm had affected New Orleans. Requires students to have access to internet for research. ‘The impacts of tropical storms are always more severe in less developed countries.’ To what extent do you agree with this view. [20 marks] Exam Question Embedded.

Gives students scope to plan their own presentation on a natural hazard case study of their choice. Gives a mark scheme that teachers and peers can use. Fits in with my A Level natural hazards scheme of learning.