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Providing Geography and History resources across KS3, 4 and 5. Many resources for the new (2016) GCSE and A Level Geography courses are available.

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Providing Geography and History resources across KS3, 4 and 5. Many resources for the new (2016) GCSE and A Level Geography courses are available.
19th Century Prison Reform
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19th Century Prison Reform

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Lesson on prison reform in the 19th Century, focusing on the work of Elizabeth Fry, the silent and separate system and methods used in various prisons. Features a starter, plenary worksheet, key questions and learning outcomes. Uses a variety of source material.
The Franco-Prussian War
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The Franco-Prussian War

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Two resources focused on the build up to the Franco-Prussian War and the events of the conflict, that led to Germany finally being unified. Both resources feature key questions and learning outcomes, a variety of stimuli and activities. Suitable for A Level history students. *these resources are on Smart notebook software
Why does it rain?
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Why does it rain?

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KS3 Geography lesson explaining the causes of rain and reasons for its distribution across the UK. Features key questions, learning outcomes, starter, plenary and several 'main' activities to develop understanding of rainfall. One of these uses a worksheet which is provided. The starter and plenary work best with post-it notes or mini whiteboards.
Ecosystem change
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Ecosystem change

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Lesson on ecosystem change best suited to the new AQA GCSE Geography specification but also of use in other Geography/Biology specifications. Some activities need accompanying by the new Oxford AQA GCSE Geography book.
Medicine Through Time Overview
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Medicine Through Time Overview

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Overview of the core content for Medicine Through Time. Ideal for a class with borderline C-grade candidates. Can be used for a variety of activities or printed out and distributed to students as a revision resource. Slides included; - Prehistoric medicine - Egyptian medicine - Greek medicine - Roman medicine - Medieval Arab medicine - Medieval Medicine - The Black Death - The Renaissance - Medicine 1750-1900 (several slides) - 20th C medicine up to the NHS (several slides)
Give Directly Aid Case Study
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Give Directly Aid Case Study

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Lesson focusing on the work of Give Directly, a charity that directly give money to those in need in the African countries of Uganda and Kenya. Features a range of information, an MP3 radio clip, and several activities. Suitable for GCSE Geography as an Aid case study.
Tropical storms overview
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Tropical storms overview

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Overview lesson on tropical storm formation, distribution and hazards. Could be adapted for old or new (2016) GCSE specifications. Features a range of activities and has an accompanying worksheet. Slides 7-8 are a plenary to see if pupils have met the outcomes set at the start of the lesson.
Is Nottingham a good or bad place to live?
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Is Nottingham a good or bad place to live?

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KS3 Geography lesson focusing on whether Nottingham is a good or bad place to live. Features key questions, learning outcomes, starter, various activities and a letter writing plenary. Always an entertaining lesson.
Geography of Crime- Kony 2012
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Geography of Crime- Kony 2012

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KS3 Geography of Lesson centred on the 2012 campaign to capture Joseph Kony, leader of the LRA, who have committed many war crimes. Features starter, key questions and learning outcomes, worksheet linked to the Kony video and a poster design plenary.
AQA GCSE Geography: Landforms of glacial transportation and deposition
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AQA GCSE Geography: Landforms of glacial transportation and deposition

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AQA GCSE Geography lesson on landforms of glacial transport and deposition. -Features a starter, learning outcomes, information and pictures on all 4 key types of moraine, drumlins and glacial erratics. -Following this information a slide is included that can be printed as a worksheet to test pupils on their identification and explanation of the features covered. - An examination question style plenary with mark scheme is included to cap the lesson. Could easily be adapted to other GCSE exam boards or even for KS3.
OCR B Geography LEDC Urban Model
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OCR B Geography LEDC Urban Model

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Full lesson on the LEDC Urban model for OCR B Geography GCSE. Features levelled outcomes, worksheet, starter, main and exam-question plenary. Uses the example of Mumbai.
Uneven Places (OCR A Level Geography)
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Uneven Places (OCR A Level Geography)

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Lesson on Uneven Places for the new (2016) OCR A Level Geography. Specification point 2.1 3a. Designed to be spread over 2-3 hours of teaching. Uses several examples including Jaywick in Essex and Dubai. Features key questions, relevant articles and a range of individual and group activities to stimulate and stretch sixth form pupils. Instructions for teaching in the tabs below slides. Resources required- Hodder Education OCR A Level textbook, post it notes and ideally internet access for students (minimum 2 devices).
Montserrat Volcano 1995-1997 Case Study
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Montserrat Volcano 1995-1997 Case Study

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Case study lesson on the eruptions of the Soufriere Hills volcanoes from 1995-1997. Starts with a range of photos from present day Montserrat. A range of activities then allow pupils to make a one-page revision guide of the location, causes, effects and management. Suitable for GCSE Geography but could be adapted for lower ability A-Level students.
AQA GCSE Geography- Physical Landscapes of the UK
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AQA GCSE Geography- Physical Landscapes of the UK

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Lesson for the new 9-1 AQA GCSE Geography on the Physical Landscapes of the UK. Features key questions and learning outcomes, a group work starter, a main mapping activity with sheet and exam-style questions with mark scheme for plenary. This lesson requires use of an atlas. Instructions for teaching are in the notes of the powerpoint.
What is an ecosystem.
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What is an ecosystem.

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Whole lesson introduction on ecosystems, tailored to the new GCSE Geography and in particular the AQA specification. Could also be used in Biology.
AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation
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AQA GCSE Geography Causes of Deforestation

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Full lesson for the new (2016) AQA GCSE Geography specification. Focuses on the cause of and rates of deforestation around the globe. Features a range of images and maps. Plenary consists of exam-style questions.
Public Health in Britain 1800-1914 Overview
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Public Health in Britain 1800-1914 Overview

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A comprehensive overview of change and continuity in Britain's public health between 1800-1914. A useful history revision resource that can be tailored to most examination boards. Features activities and question prompts throughout. Also useful as a base resource for any public health scheme of work.
Population Distribution
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Population Distribution

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Full lesson on global population distribution that is suitable for KS/4 Geography. Features key questions and outcomes, a range of activities including choropleth map reading, problem identification and solution suggestion. Examples of solutions to problems in sparsely and densely populated areas included.