This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Africa and Ghana. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on development, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘With detailed place knowledge, I can describe Africa and Ghana." This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of Africa - A detailed study of Ghana - Development - Core and periphery (challenge) Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates what drainage basins and open systems are for A-Level and IB Diploma students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the first in a unit on freshwater and rivers. **Key Aim: ** "To analyse the drainage basin as an open system with: Inputs: Precipitation of varying type and intensity Outputs: Evaporation and transpiration Flows: Infiltration, throughflow, overland flow and base flow Stores: Including vegetation, soil, aquifers and the cryosphere Ease of use is the aim, the lesson includes a compact presentation with labeled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. If there are any issues with the files or if links are broken I’m happy to help. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the location of football clubs in the UK as the starter lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand how to use an atlas to plot cities on a map and then describe and explain the distribution of football teams around the UK.’ In the lesson we look at: -Sport -Map skills (key focus) -Key geographical terms Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also a challenge task included for higher attainment students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces manufacturing and the multiplier effect to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the benefits of manufacturing. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 4 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. This lesson covers: - Manufacturing - The multiplier effect and reasons for China's rise - Quality of Life - Standard of Living Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what manufacturing is' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand how manufacturing has improved lives in the city.' In the lesson we look at the favourable conditions that gave rise to mass manufacturing in China and the benefits that this has for a society, there's some really strong geography here. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim so the lesson includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully labelled worksheets with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These lessons take hours to make so please take the time to leave a quick review. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces what fossil fuels are to KS3 students, it is part of a unit on Energy & Climate Change. Learning Outcome - 'I understand what fossil fuels are and why they are important.' It includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions etc. and differentiated handouts for the main activity.

Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 4 - Consumption & Availability: Energy Key Concepts: The Energy Mix, Fossil Fuels, Renewables, Nuclear Power ⇨ This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates energy consumption and availability through the lens of the ‘energy mix’ and how the options that are available for a country to meet it’s energy needs vary by location and level of development. ⇨ It also focusses on the pros and cons of each source of energy and the impact they may have on water and food. ⇨ This is the fourth lesson in a unit on Resources also available as a lesson bundle. ⇨ It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The concept of a nation’s ‘energy mix’ - ie. the combination of power sources it utilises to meet its needs. ⇨ The global energy mix and how this is changing over time. ⇨ The multiple factors that affect a country’s energy mix. ⇨ A ‘from the front’ taught section on the pros and cons of fossil fuels, renewables and nuclear power. ⇨ An evaluation / analysis of renewables vs. nuclear power. This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Unit: IBDP Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 3 - Consumption & Availability: Water, Land & Food Key Concepts: Embedded water, Water Footprint, Nutrient Transition This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates how much water we use, how we use it and how much water is available. It also focusses on how rising food consumption impacts water and land resources. The lesson is the third in the unit on Resources. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The scale and impact of water consumption in HICs, MICs and LICs and how this differs. ⇨ The concept of embedded water, the water footprint method and water exports. ⇨ Global water availability. ⇨ The impact food production has on land use and agricultural land / soil. ⇨ The concept of ‘nutrient transition’ from staple crops to meat in developing countries. ⇨ Explaining trends in food consumption and availability around the world. This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18) Lesson: 1 - Ecological Footprint & Carrying Capacity Key Concepts: Ecological Footprint, Carrying capacity, Overshoot This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates the concept of the Ecological Footprint as a means of measuring consumption and other associated concepts for A-Level students. The lesson is the second in a unit on Resources. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs. The lesson covers the following: ⇨ The scale and impact of student’s consumption ⇨ The concept of the Ecological Footprint method, and its pros and cons ⇨ The scale and impact of global consumption ⇨ An illustrated explanation of carrying capacity ⇨ The concept of overshoot and it’s consequences ⇨ The combined impact of all three key concepts This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context. Included in Lesson: ⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section). ⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these. ⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups. The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the causes of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how (mid-latitude) storms that affect the UK are formed.' In the lesson we look at: -Recap on causes on latitudes and atmospheric circulation cells -Using a weather map to understand how storms form over the atlantic ocean -Investigate 'What is a depression?' -Cut up and sort exercise for storm formation -The jet stream The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that is focused on regeneration. The lesson requires students to analyse and evaluate a series of potential regeneration schemes and make a decision on their preferred option. This is the fourth lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop. Learning Outcome 1 – 'I can analyse a range of regeneration projects and evaluate their effectiveness before selecting a ‘preferred option’ for a regeneration scheme in London.' In the lesson we look at: -Positive multiplier effect -Regeneration schemes -Decision making skills Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the effects of Hurricanes/Typhoons with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how a tropical cyclone (hurricane / typhoon) can cause extensive social and economic damage to society.' In the lesson we look at: -Recap on causes of hurricanes/typhoons -The geographical location of New Orleans (atlas work) -The causes and conditions that led up to Hurricane Katrina -The immediate and long term effects of the hurricane -What it was like to be in the hurricane The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates place knowledge of New Orleans in terms of its human and physical geography with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather and part of a unit bundle and a two part bundle on Hurricane Katrina, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand New Orleans wider physical and human geography and how this impacted on the city during and after Hurricane Katrina.' In the lesson we look at: - New Orleans location. - Its human and physical geography. - How inequality exacerbated the effects of the hurricane. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Chinese culture and way of life to Key Stage 3 students. The lesson is the second lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I know what culture is, what Chinese culture is like and the way of life in China varies between places. This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of culture. - An exploration of 3 different locations within China. - What life is like for Chinese children. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a 2-3 hour A-Level lesson that investigates how we measure globalisation to A-Level and IB DP students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the first in a unit on Globalisation and contains 1 x presentation, 1 x 7 page handout, 1 x KOF Press Release. The handout contains all the figures and weighting information your students need. Key Question – ‘How Does Globalisation Vary Spatially?’ This lesson covers the following themes: - A recap on globalisation - A broken down explanation of the component parts of the KOF Index - Task requiring the students to use the ranking. - An evaluation of the effectiveness of the KOF Index. - An exam style question. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also a KOF press release thrown in for background reading. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :) Happy teaching!

Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit) L7 - How can we use resources sustainably? This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: • Sustainability. • Energy Mix. • Sustainable strategies. Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge. Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit) L8 - Local Sustainability Fieldwork Report This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: • Fieldwork techniques • Data presentation techniques • Sustainability. Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge. Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!