Lesson 4 linked to Topic 4 (UK Physical Landscape) of the GCSE Edexcel B specification. This lesson looks at how human activities such as agriculture, deforestation (forestry) and settlements have influenced the shape and use of land within the UK. this links to 4.2b of the specification.

A lesson allowing students to work independently and to look at urban vs rural areas. A game of splat is included as well as re-cap opportunities for students. Guess the country flag powerpoint too!

Topic 9 (Geography GCSE Edexcel B) Energy resources - lesson 1 (looking at the 3 different classifications of energy) as well as lesson 2 (environmental issues of obtaining renewable and non-renewable energy)

Lesson 9 looks at methods of making homes and transport more energy efficient. It also looks at methods of conserving energy. Lesson 10 is a summary of energy types (pros and cons) including solar, wind, HEP, biomass, nuclear and hydrogen fuel.

Lesson 11 looks at carbon footprint, energy mix and energy security. Lesson 12 looks at the views on future use of energy between different players (TNCs, governments etc) whether to switch to renewables or carry on with business as usual (fossil fuels). Links to Edexcel GCSE B specification

A lesson looking at the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Both sides are considered and pupils are asked to debate and discuss.

A lesson that summarises what is happening within two biomes: Desert and Savanna. Slides include animals, video links and a word search! Mainly for a lower-ability set of students but can be adapted. Homework ideas included

A KS3 lesson looking at population in China. The lesson looks at the one-child, two-child and promotion of the three-child policy in 2021.

A double-lesson looking at 1) Cholera and 2) Malaria. Can be used as seperate lessons. Tasks include causes, symptoms and solutions for each. Video and map tasks included. Cholera - looks at WHO facts (10) and the main causes/symptoms using a drawing. Effects can then be categorised before 5 solutions offered. Malaria world map discussed as a tropical disease before looking at the causes and symptoms.

A double-lesson looking at 1) TNCs and globalisation as well as 2) Music and global links TNC quix of a word scramble at the start. Pupils look at positives and negatives. Music and global links - pupils need a computer room to research different music changes around the world e.g. Brazil vs Russia vs China

A lesson looking at how global the Olympics are. Wordsearch included (plenary) and activity to get pupils thinking of the links between geography and the olympics.

A fun and engaging lesson looking at the globalisation of chocolate. Wordsearch included as a starter. The first task looks at the 4 economic sectors (primary, secondary etc). Kinder is used as an example for pupils to look at the different sectors and how the wrapper/toy/chocolate is grown around the world. Pupils plot on a map and have tasks to work out how it can be under £1. Is this fair?

A double lesson looking at:1) The history of Africa and colonialism as well as 2) Misconceptions surrounding Africa. The history of Africa - looking at a map and activities that can be done online. The main part looks at countries that were taken over by the British, French etc. Pupils could plot on a map? Info sheets included. The second part (another lesson) looks at misconceptions surrounding Africa e.g. people speak African - or Africans are poor. There are views expressed by a range of players (people) by which pupils can categorise and rank and write their own!

An online lesson that can easily be adapted to in class - looking at the Big 5 animals in Africa. Students can make fact-files on each animal and then present/swap before judging each animal.

The 3rd lesson (7.2a) looking at what resources indigenous people can acquire from the biosphere and why it continues to be exploited.

Lesson 5 looking at 7.2c of the specification. The first part looks at the increasing demand for resources based on affluence and attitude. The main part looks at the views of Malthus and Boserup with pupils having a good discussion about who is right and why.

First lesson for Topic 8 (Forests Under Threat) with the GCSE Geography Edexcel B specification. This builds on Topic 7 and looks at TRF layers, plant adaptations and specific animal adaptations linked to the rainforest.

A lesson involving links to the UK climate (temperature and precipitation) while also looking at the causes of Thunder and Lightning. Lots of videos and ideas for pupils to think about lightning safety.