This is a lesson designed for a KS3 group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. Content covered in this lesson are what is development, difference between quality of life and standard of living, description of the features of HICs, NEEs and LICs. 2. Resources included: The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter quiz, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is an introduction lesson to coastal studies. It’s ideal for the first lesson of the term with a KS3 or GCSE group (low ability in particular). Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson covers the definition and identification of key features at the coast. It also covers examples of human uses of the coast and why it is important to learn about coasts in geography. 2. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for active learning. Just download and teach! 3. The lesson has a variety of geographic and differentiated learning resources; photos (including aerial photos), an OS map, factsheets, keyword banks and model answers. 4. Key skills that students will use are photo analysis (including analysing photos at oblique angles), grid reference, compass skills and written description skills.

This is a KS3 lesson on plate boundaries however, it can be easily adapted for a GCSE lesson. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; Convection currents recap, what happens at the four (4) types of plate boundaries, identifying the different plate boundaries on a map, and how are hazards formed at different plate boundaries. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, diagrams, a map task, word bank and a handout, video clips and analysis tasks. Answers for most of the tasks are also included for self assessement. This will aid with marking load. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: word bank, model answers, challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult) 4. 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 lesson on the definition and human causes of global warming. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson examines the key concepts of global warming, the greenhouse effect and human causes of global warming. 2. The lesson is strong with differentiation activities for students at either end of ability level. As a result the lesson is suitable for students at KS3 and GCSE. 3. The lesson is embedded with some very good video links explaining the greenhouse effect and human causes of global warming. They have been used to simplify content as well as stimulate class discussions. 4. There is also an active learning task where students have to move around the room to collect and discuss information, a graph making skills exercise and peer teaching activity. 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!

This is a KS3 lesson on population density. It is also a good lesson for a KS2 group. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; definition of population density, explanation of the concepts densely and sparsely populated, UK population density, world population density and factors that influence population density. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz, sketching task, picture study, cartograms (UK and world) and short writing tasks. 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 lesson on compass points. It is an excellent lesson to peak students’ interest in maps and to pass on map skills. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Description of a compass and its purpose, using 4, 8 and 16 point compasses, locating places in different hemispheres of the earth (northern, southern, western an eastern). Learning resources used in the lesson are; labelling compass coordinates, atlas compass task, hemisphere atlas task. Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver. The lesson is planned in detail and most 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 need atlases/maps of the UK for this task. Now just download and teach!

This is an A-level lesson on glaciers. It meets the new Edexcel and Aqa specifications. This is the first lesson of the unit. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of a glacier & glaciation, description of the different types of glaciers, distribution of glaciers today, distribution of glaciers in the last ice age, timeline of glacial and interglacial periods throughout history and glaciers (cryosphere) importance to other earth systems. Learning resources used in the lesson are; map task, peer work, graph analysis, creating a diagram and past paper 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 lesson on 4 figure and 6 figure grid reference. Grid reference is a skill that students often forget so this lesson is ideal for a GCSE group and can be used specifically as a revision tool. The lesson can Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of the grid reference, how to use four figure grid reference, how to use six figure grid reference, practice tasks. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, grid reference practice tasks, map task and short summary writing tasks. Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver. What do you get in the package? The lesson is planned in detail 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 and GCSE introductory lesson on the key features of a tropical rainforest (TRF) Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the location of tropical rainforests, the climate of TRFs, the daily weather of TRFs, the characteristics of TRFs Learning resources used in the lesson are; Myth and fact task, map task, climate charts, weather charts, images and word clouds, and fill in the blank writing task. 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. There are also answers for most of the activities so self assessment can be done in the lesson and it would make it ideal for non-specialists teaching the course. If you have a textbook on rainforest then this can be used however, everything you need to deliver the lesson is provided. Just download and teach!

This is a two part A-level lesson on Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Location of the tsunami area, tectonic forces that caused the tsunami, key features of the tsunami, analysis of distribution of wave arrival times & wave height & severity of damage of the tsunami, examination of the effects of the tsunami, classification of the effects in terms of severity and social, economic and environmental, evaluation of responses to the tsunami. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, map task, video clip, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks and exam focus questions. Answers are included for some of the tasks for self assessment. 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the importance of resources and resource inequality. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition and classification of resources, Importance of water, energy and food to the economy and social well being, Th use of different types of resources. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, writing tasks, analysis tasks, several past paper questions and answers. 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on plate boundaries and hotspots. It meets the Edexcel specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Convection currents, the four different plate boundaries, continental vs oceanic plates and hotspots. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quizzes, diagrams, map tasks, written work, annotating diagrams. Answers are included for most tasks. 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is an GCSE lesson on 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; Distinction between ecosystems, biomes and the biosphere. The main global biomes and their locations. Characteristics of the different biomes. Global factors that influence the location of different biomes. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Images, map task, written task, analysis tasks, model answer and 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 tasks. However, this task can also be done using an ICT room. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 lesson on population. It can also easily be used with a GCSE group. The content and skills are relevant to the nee GCSE specs. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; definition of population, population facts such as current world population, birth & death rates and natural increase, factors that affect BRs and DRs. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, real time population change weblink, numeracy task calculating natural increase and an analysis task of the factors that influence BRs and DRs. 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 an A-level lesson on coastal processes. The Holderness coast was used as a case study. Textbooks are recommended for this lesson. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Coastal processes recap, location of Holderness coastline, geology of the Holderness coast, specific processes and landforms along the Holderness coastline, Factors influencing the rate of erosion along the Holderness coastline and land use along the Holderness coast. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, map task, video clip, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks and exam focus questions. Answers are included for some of the tasks for self assessment. 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 lesson on volcanoes. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; definition of a volcano, features of a volcano and life stages of a volcano. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; diagrams, video clip, sketching task, quiz and challenge tasks. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult), model answers, differentiated resources. 4. 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 GCSE lesson atmospheric circulation. It is suitable for all GCSE specifications. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Differential heating caused by distance from the equator. The Albedo effect. Air pressure. Global air pressure cells (Hadley, Ferrel and Polar cells). Impact of air pressure cells on climates. Isobars. Ocean currents and their impact on heat transfer around the planet. Learning tasks used in the lesson are; Starter. Video clips task. Use of diagrams. Keyword bank included with one writing task. Writing frame included with another writing task. Recap quiz. Map work task. Exam practice question. Answers are included with the tasks for ease of marking or to be used for self assessment. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail with a clear outline from starter to plenary. All resources and activities (including answers to tasks) are on the ppt. Students should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book with the lesson however, enough resources are included nonetheless. Now just download and teach!

Lesson title: 'River Transportation'. Learning objectives: 1. To explain how river transports material along its channel 2. To explain the factors that affect river transportation. Age range: GCSE students. Also suitable as a recap for AS students. Resources included: All the resources needed for the lesson are included. These are; 1. A ppt with all the tasks from starter to plenary including lesson title and learning objectives and differentiation tasks. 2. River transportation handout. A handout created specifically for the age group by the author. Description: This lesson is appropriate for students studying the rivers unit at GCSE and even A level. It allow students to learn independently about the main ways in which rivers transport material.