Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
This is a GSCE lesson on the causes and effects of sub-urbanisation and counter-urbanisation. The lesson can also be adapted for A level as well.
This is an all in one lesson; all the resources, tasks, differentiated activities are on the ppt. The lesson is develop already as well; it flows naturally from the starter to the plenary and is really very simply to follow. Simply download the lesson ppt and teach! All the planning is done for you so you can concentrate on marking books etc .
Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson explores the causes and effects of both sub-urbanisation and counter-urbanisation.
2. The lesson uses case study examples to explore the causes and effects of sub and counter urbanisation. These examples are very current.
3. The lesson has a range of activities to engage students and delivery learning objectives. There are geography skills activities and thinking tasks to challenge students.
4. The lesson is based on the new GCSE specifications but is easily adaptable for A level.
5. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it - a starter, learning activities and plenary. All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach!
6. The lesson has support resources as well for students who need these. These include model answers, diagrams and images which act as clues to explanations for students at either end of ability level.
This is one of the most active and destructive hurricane season in the Atlantic Ocean area on records. Thousands of people (including British nationals) have been affected by hurricanes this hurricane season. There is never a better opportunity to teach about hurricanes whether or not it's on your LS for T1.
Here we have three (3) lessons that explore the science behind hurricane formation, an analysis of the social and economic impact of hurricanes and finally a look at ways hurricanes can be managed to minimise the loss of lives.
All the resources to deliver the lessons are included with the lessons. Just download and teach.
There are three (3) lessons on coasts included in this bundle.
One lesson is an introduction lesson on coasts focusing on the features by the coast and the importance of learning about it in schools.
The other lesson is on wave and tide formation including a look at the features of a wave.
The final lesson is on constructive and destructive waves (including swash and backwash); how they compare and how the affect the coasts differently.
All three lessons have all the elements and the resources required to deliver them - starter, learning activities with resources and plenary.
This is an GCSE lesson on the relationship between population and resources. It also looks at the Malthus and Boserup theories to understand this relationship. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Projections for food, energy and water consumption in the future. Analysis of the differences between projections between different regions of the world. Reasons for increase demand for resources in the future. Malthus and Boserup theories explained. Analysis of the evidence of both theories.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Graph analysis. Written task linked with model answers. Diagram based analysis tasks. Analysis tasks linked to the theories with answers. Exam focus questions.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!
This is an GCSE lesson on the local factors that affect biomes. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Recap learning about how ecosystems work i.e. food chains etc. Explanation of altitude, rock type, soil type and drainage and how they influence biomes. Impact of location on the formation of major biomes.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz with answers. Matching task with answers. Filling in a table task with answers. Diagram analysis task with answers. Written task. Exam focus questions.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and most of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with most resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students will only need their standard GCSE text book to complete one of the 5 tasks. However, this task can also be done using an ICT room or use as a flip learning task. Now just download and teach!
This is an GCSE lesson on the way ecosystems work. This can be used as two lessons to develop the ideas in more detail. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Systems concept. Energy flow in a ecosystem. Nutrient cycle in an ecosystem. The recycling of water in an ecosystem.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Diagram analysis task (energy flow, nutrient and water cycles). Written task. Scenario based task. Exam focus questions.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book for background reading. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on the main strategies used to manage TRFs and taiga forests. It covers 2 lessons and is the last in a unit of lessons. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs, Paper 3; Forests under Threat. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Recap of the main threats to taiga forests. Different rates of deforestation in TRFs and the reason for this. Global and local actions used to protect TRFs. Importance of taiga forests. Views of different players in taiga forests. Actions to protect taiga forests.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Bar chart. Analysis tasks. Video clip. Textbook. Exam focus questions.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail with most of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students will need to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on the main threats to taiga forests including the causes of deforestation and other threats such as acid rain. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs, Paper 3; Forests under Threat. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Recap of plant and animal adaptations to taiga forests. Causes of deforestation in taiga forests. Other threats to taiga forests such as acid rain, forest fires etc.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Table to analyse the causes of deforestation in taiga forests. Reading task. Fill in blank task with keyword bank to assess reading task with answers. Exam focus question.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 introduction lesson on hazards. However, the lesson can be used with a GCSE group as well. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The content covered by the lesson are; definition of a hazard, different types of hazards and causes of hazards.
2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; a spider diagram, images, video clips, hazard matrix table and a writing task.
3. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This is an A-level lesson on intergovernmental organisations (IGOs). Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The content covered by the lesson are; comparison of hard and soft power, definition and description of IGOs and their functions, superpower influence on IGOs, a case study of the UN.
2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; an internet research task, a case study and past paper question task.
3. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This is a case study lesson on the Haiti 2010 earthquake. The lesson is planned to GCSE standards but can be used for KS3 as well. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The content covered by the lesson are; location of Haiti, identifying the plate boundary that caused the earthquake, the primary and secondary impact of the earthquake, analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact, short and long term response to the earthquake, an analysis of the response to the earthquake.
2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Map task to identify the location of Haiti and it’s boundary, case study worksheet throughout, factsheets on different aspects of the earthquake, a group work task, a writing task and a quiz. I’ve included a suggested homework task as well which can be given to students before or after the lesson.
4. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets and group discussion.
5. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!
This bundle covers the hazards caused by tectonic plates. Included in the bundle are lessons on the nature of earthquakes and volcanoes (including their life stages), measuring earthquakes, two case studies (one on earthquakes and another on volcanoes) and a lesson on responding to earthquakes and volcanoes. There is also a bonus lesson on what are hazards which can be used as an introduction to the lessons.
This is world map skill lesson. In the lesson students will be locating continents, oceans and some countries on a world map then creating their own map version. The purpose of the lesson is to improve students location awareness. This is a practical lesson, a good task for any time of the year but especially suitable for end of term run ins or those dreaded period 5s or for use as a cover lesson. There is a quiz at the end to wrap up the lesson as well. The lesson is suitable for all key stages.
This is an A level lesson on the carbon cycle. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the carbon cycle as a system, processes in the carbon cycle (eg sequestration, combustion, decomposition, respiration etc), the fluxes and stores of the carbon cycle, factors that affect carbon storage in the cycle (eg. Industrialisation, deforestation, sedimentation etc).
Learning resources used in the lesson are; carbon cycle diagram, video clip, group work and a 20 mark exam question.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on the carbon cycle then this can be used to encourage reading and researching key ideas. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 and GCSE lesson on the effects and management of tropical rainforests. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the effects of deforestation (local and global) and the main strategies used to manage rainforests.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; a quiz, a video clip, Amazon case study hand out, management strategies hand out, writing task with guidance and peer assessment.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on deforestation in the Amazon rainforest then this can be used instead of the case study resources included on the ppt. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 introduction lesson on migration. The content and skills lay the foundation for further studies in the new GCSE specs. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; definition of migration key terms (migration, in-migration, international migration etc), types of migration, push and pull factors etc.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; unscramble the word task, picture study task, writing task, quiz etc.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 / KS2 introduction lesson on settlements. It is an excellent lesson for teaching students about their local area. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of the term settlement, discussion of different types of settlements (including the international space station and refugee camps), definition of site, factors that influence the site of a settlement (basic introduction of sustainability here) and description of the site of their local settlement.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Unscramble the keyword task, picture study, sketch map analysis task, a short writing task and a fill in the blank task.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
There are two lessons in this bundle on relief.
The 1st lesson introduces the three techniques used to show height and shape of landscapes on maps (spot heights, colour shading and contours). The 1st lesson focuses on spot heights and colour shading in detail with good practical activities that will engage students.
The 2nd leson focuses entirely on contours and how they can be used to describe the height and shape of the land. Here they are also goo pratical engaging activities.
Both lessons are planned in detail and all the learning/teaching resources are included in the ppt. Just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on population growth with India used as a case study. It can also be used with a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; definition of population growth & natural increase, location of India (site and situation), India’s population growth trend since 1950, historical reasons for population growth in India, reasons for current population growth in India.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; keyword association task, map task, graph analysis task (numeracy here), video clip, pair discussion and writing task.
Answers to most of the task are in the note section below each slide of ppt. This will make it easy for non-specialist to deliver the lesson.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. You will only need atlases with maps of Asia. Now just download and teach!
Resource on Kenya's devlopment level. Lesson includes use of development indicators such as HDI indicators. Lesson also utilises video clips to describe development.
