Geography and History resources for IGCSE, GCSE and A level. Presentations, classwork and multimedia files for student stimulus, revision and progress.
Geography and History resources for IGCSE, GCSE and A level. Presentations, classwork and multimedia files for student stimulus, revision and progress.
Tropical Cyclones - A level - Formation, Source and track, Hazards. A presentation for IA2 Edexcel A level for compulsory unit: Atmosphere and Weather Systems. This presentation covers tropical cyclones as a major short-term weather hazard, Source and track, cross-section of a tropical cyclone, formation and
associated hazards. There are a couple of past paper questions taken from other examining boards to cover student breadth of knowledge and links to many external YouTube videos to help get a good background in tropical cyclone formation. Specifically designed for International A Level students (Edexcel) but suitable for all other boards too. (This presentation may take over 2 full lessons to complete as there are over 40 slides and the above-mentioned video links)
IAS Geog - Week 1 - World at Risk - Global hazards and causes
65 slide presentation with video links for clear explanation and classroom activities
Enquiry question: What are global hazards and what causes them? IAS Geography / Topic 1: World at Risk
When does a hazard become a disaster?
Natural hazards are caused bygeophysical processes: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Landslides, Tsunamis.
Natural hazards are caused byhydro-meteorological processes: Cyclones, Depressions, Weather associated with a depression, Hurricanes, Drought, Floods, Tornadoes, El Niño explained.
Disaster risk can be explained bythe relationship between hazards,vulnerability and capacity to cope (The Disaster Risk Equation)
Global Warming: Causes of global warming, The major sources of greenhouses gases, Predicted Effects of Global Warming for the year 2100, What have we done about it so far? UNFCCC – 20 Years of Effort and Achievement, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, Bonn climate change conference (COP 23)
Context and chronic hazards
IGCSE Geography 9-1 - Edexcel - River Environments: Flooding -Causes, Effects, Control. A 40 slide presentation which covers the unit requirements to teach the above.
Also includes classwork as you progress through the presentation and exam-style extended answer homework with a brief guide on how to answer correctly and maximise marks. Extra information and video links from The Guardian, BBC and Met Office and case study brief notes on MEDC/LEDC comparison using Boscastle/Bangladesh.
A 30-slide PPT presentation that describes the action taken to preserve Brazil’s rainforest today an through the recent past.
Includes information and video clips on:
The Forest Code
CAR (Cadastro Ambiental Rural)
Amazon Region Protected Areas
also
Replanting projects
US-Brazil partnership
The United Nations - UN-REDD
United Nations Forum on Forests
CITES
International Tropical Timber Agreement
Illegal logging control
Satellites being used to fight illegal logging
A 110 slide presentation showing the diversity of habitats occurring in Cyprus and species that these support as a result of varied geology, topography and geographical isolation, but also proximity to three continents coupled with a long human impact dating back 10,000 to 12,000 years.
Very useful for Geography A level students, Environmental Science students and Biology students of all levels.
Contains very detailed account of species, photographs and video links
This resource contains a genuine IAL Papers 1&2 written by the same A* student.
It has one version that can be given to students to mark, and another for teachers that shows the examiner’s marks.
It is a good revision and class lesson into Paper 1&2 skills (Unit 1&2 ) and the levels required for different topics.
The student answered questions on World at Risk, Going Global, Geographical Investigations (Crowded Coasts, Urban Problems, planning and regeneration and the Compulsory Fieldwork question on Sand Dune Succession.
For International A Level Geography Edexcel Paper of June 2019
This resource contains two genuine 9 level papers written by a student.
It has one version that can be given to students to mark, and another for teachers that shows the examiner’s marks.
It is a good revision and class lesson into paper 1 and 2 skills (Physical and Human Geography) and the levels required for different topics.
The student answered questions on River Environments, Hazardous Environments, Economic Activity and Energy, Urban Environments, Fragile Environments and Geographical Investigation questions on River Environments and Urban Geography fieldwork.
For IGCSE Geography 9-1 Edexcel Paper of May 2019
This 8 slide PPT presentation introduces the topic of desertification to IGCSE Geography students. Includes brief definitions, shows the global reach and emphasises the effect of the Sahel and Senegal in particular.
Video links show how, contrary to popular perception, desertification is not the loss of land to desert but refers to land degradation resulting from climatic variations and human activities.
Other links show the Israeli experience, and a UN clip of the Somalia experience.
This presentation is suitable for both IGCSE and IAS students, giving an insight into the key concepts of smart and sustainable cities.
The CASE STUDIES FOR GEOGRAPHY AS and IGCSE cover the
(Vauban district of) Freiburg, Hamburg, Bristol, and Copenhagen
The 30 slide PPT presentation includes numerous video links for the above cities and good sources for further reading.
EVALUATION OF 4 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES
A COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Copy the table below in your exercise books to give you more space to write freely.
Work in pairs.
Name the resource, 3 benefits and 3 costs (at least). Write your answers out fully (not as bullet points)
Word file - Class activity
The urban challenges faced by developed countries. Using Hong Kong as a case study, this presentation incorporates information provided by Edexcel IGCSE 9-1 syllabus plus extra info from The Guardian, CIA website, South China News and other sources. The presentation looks in detail at Social, Economic and Environmental aspects of the problems faced in Hong Kong. There are good video links (The Guardian, FT and RT - a skateboarder on a HK hi-rise!)
Urban Challenges in the Developed and Developing World:
A video clip presentation for students to take notes and to get engaged in urban challenges as part of their IGCSE course.
London: Green roofs - Sustainable design case studies - links to many video clips
Developing world cities - Brazil, India, China, Thailand -Housing, Economy, Traffic, Cancer rivers, pollution: links to many videos
Dealing with the problems: Video links for the following:
Mexico: Pollution fighting architecture
Reduce your eco-footprint
Amsterdam electric transport
Curitiba – A Sustainable City
EcoCity Cyprus
47-slide presentation for Urban Processes section of Urban Environments topic for the new IGCSE 9-1 Edexcel syllabus covering themes of : What is ‘urbanisation’? / The difference between urban and rural settlements / The global map of urbanisation / Why are there high rates of urbanisation in developing and emerging countries? / Why are cities in the developed countries continuing to grow? / Rural dilution / The urbanisation pathway / Agglomeration / Suburbanisation / Conurbations / Dormitory settlements / Counter-urbanisation / Urban processes timeline /Regeneration, re-imaging and re-branding .
Theslide show is a guide to students as an overview of the section along with exam-style questions, video clips and images to show and enhance the topics as well as a link to website for revision and the Andrew Marr series for BBC Megacities
Urban land use patterns - IGCSE Geography 9-1 Edexcel Urban Environments. Includes: The urban land-use pattern / CBD, Inner City, Industrial, Shopping areas, Suburbs, Rural-Urban Fringe /The Burgess Model/Hoyt Model/Which factors affect urban land use patterns/Think about why similar land uses group together/Land values/Suburban Sprawl/Increased density vs Sprawl/Video links/Useful websites/Activities and Exam-style questions. This presentation makes use of the Edexccel SOW recommendations and resources and the Pearson Edexcel International Geography Course Book for a framework
The rise of the megacities and the problems of rapid urbanisation - Part of the Urban Environments topic for the IGCSE 9-1 Edexcel Geography syllabus. Includes: What is a megacity? / Megacities around the world
/ Why are the megacities growing? / The problems of rapid urbanisation / Videos on Delhi Air Pollution, Water provision in Bangalore, Waste disposal / Classwork and homework activity. 27 ppt slides.
This resource contains a genuine 9 level paper written by a student.
It has one version that can be given to students to mark, and another for teachers that shows the examiner’s marks.
It is a good revision and class lesson into paper 1 skills (Physical Geography) and the levels required for different topics.
The student answered questions on River Environments, Hazardous Environments and Geographical Investigation questions on Rivers
For IGCSE Geography 9-1 Edexcel Paper of May 2019