This is a lesson introduces students to the main ingredients of a good map. Students will then get a chance to apply their learning by creating a sketch map using these qualities. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities. 3. The lesson is a map based lesson however, there are opportunities for discussions and reflection on the use of maps. 4. The lesson is a very practical - students will be engage in a kinaesthetic activity throughout.

This is a lesson about the systems approach in geography. In geography we study a lot of systems and it’s important that students understand the theory behind systems. It is suitable for A-level geography students but students in the sciences also study systems the lesson can be adapted for them as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson starts by looking at the definitions of a system using examples from the natural world and man made systems. The lesson then comes some key terms used in the systems approach which students will use to describe how systems work. The lesson then progresses to look at the different types of systems and the major earth’s systems. 3. The lesson has a variety of activities; diagrams, images, sketches etc to enhance the learning. 4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with class discussions.

This lesson is about landscapes. It explores how people impact their landscape but also looks at how landscapes force people to adapt their lifestyle. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for teaching the lesson included. Download and teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities. There is a challenge task with almost all the learning activities. 3. The lesson has a variety of learning activities; there are picture analysis tasks, a video clip task, a field sketch high order skill task and mind map task. Students will be engage throughout the lesson.

Three very good GCSE (can be adapted for KS3 if needed) lessons on coasts. One lesson on wave and tide formation, another on constructive and destructive waves and as bonus an introduction lesson on coasts. All three lessons have all the elements and the resources required to deliver them. Key concepts and skills covered in the lessons are: 1. How wind, earth and the moon form waves and tides? 2. Swash an backwash 3. Destructive and constructive waves 4. Map skills; using grid references and symbols 5. Diagrams and sketch maps 6. Exam questionnning

This is a GCSE lesson introducing students to waves. The lesson allows students to discover what are waves and tides and how they form. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. However, it can be adapted for a top set year 9 group. 2. The lesson starts by exploring the features of a wave through the use of diagrams and keywords. It then moves on to look at how waves form. The second half of the lesson focuses on tides and how they form before ending with a challenge task. 3. The lesson is differentiated through the use of images, video clips, keyword banks and diagrams. Students will be engaged and challenged regardless of their level. 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!

There are two lessons here on large urban areas/cities. Both are carefully planned and suited for a GCSE group however, they can be easily adapted for an AS group. One of the lesson is on mega cities; focusing on the definition, distribution and pros and cons of mega cities. The other lesson is a comparison of three different groups of cities - mega cities, primate cities and world cities. This lesson explores the characteristics of all three types of cities an then uses some clever activities to challenge students to explain the differences between them.

This is a GCSE lesson on the stages of urbanisation. The lesson focuses on how cities change overtime. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification. 2. 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! 3. The lesson covers the stages of urbanisation from industrialisation to urban regeneration and re-urbanisation. 4. The lesson uses the Clarke-Fisher model to linked the stages of urbanisation with development. It lays the foundation for studying the Clarke-Fisher model in later lessons. 5. The lesson allows students to explore how land uses and urban functions has changed overtime.

This is an A-level lesson on global governance. Key concepts covered in the lesson are the definition of global governance, the causes for global governance and the global commons. Other facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications. 2. 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 introductory lesson on Africa. The learning is focus on the location and key features of Africa and is the first in a series of lessons on Africa. It is suitable for KS3 students but teachers can easily adapt it for GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the teaching resources for the lesson. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson starts by looking at the location of Africa from different perspectives. It then develops with students identifying and locating some amazing features of Africa using maps and atlases. There is a quiz at the end of the lesson that can be used to monitor progress. 3. The lesson is mainly a map skills lesson so students will be engage in practical way. There are opportunities though for group discussions. 4. There are slides with the answers to the question posed in the lesson which will help with self assessment.

This is a GCSE lesson on sustainable cities/eco-cities. The lesson focus is on how mega cities and other large cities are trying to be more sustainable. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCSE specifications. It follows specifically the Edexcel B specification. 2. 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! 3. The lesson covers the characteristics of eco-cities/sustainable cities. 4. The lesson identifies strategies that are now being used to make cities sustainable. 5. The lesson includes a number of video clips about sustainable cities including two case study examples of sustainable cities.

This is an A-level lesson on the effectiveness of global governance. The lesson focuses on the arguments for and against global governance and then reviews case study examples of global governance to assess its effectiveness. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson meets the requirements of the new GCE A-level specifications (in particular the AQA specs). 2. 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! 3. The lesson uses video clips, group work and group presentations as the key learning-teaching activities. 4. This lesson is strong in research and analysis.

This is a lesson designed for a KS3 group however, it can be used for a GCSE group as well. The lesson introduce learners to the unequal development levels around the world. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The key concepts introduced are features of HICs/LICs, unequal development and the Brandt line. 2. The key skills covered in this lesson are source analysis (video clips), map work and data analysis. 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! 4. The lesson is differentiated for both low ability and high ability students. There are challenged tasks as well as support resources for low ability students.

This is an assessment for a Hazardous earth component of Edexcel B GCSE. I’m sure it can be used for other exam boards as the hazardous earth unit is included in all geography specifications. Key facts about the assessment are: The assessment is mainly comprised of short answer questions with one extended writing piece. The assessment covers a range of marks from a 1 mark question to 8 mark question. The assessment include source based questions, recall questions and a case study question. The assessment examines the following content; global warming, the greenhouse effect/gases, natural and human causes of past climate change, evidence of the little ice age, features of tropical storms and the effects and response to tropical storms. The paper uses command words use by the exam board.

This is a KS3 lesson on the deforestation in tropical rainforests however, this can be easily adapted to a KS4 group. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the definition of deforestation, methods of deforestation (slash and burn, industrial clearing etc), the causes of deforestation and the effects of deforestation (on the climate, on the soil, on biodiversity and on people) Learning resources used in the lesson are; images (including a satellite image), map, video clips, analysis and writing task and a quiz. 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 an 2 part A-level lesson on population change by natural increase. It is suitable for all specification but specifically the AQA A-level and Cambridge International specs. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Population change since 1800. Definitions of key vital statistics. BRs, DRs, IMRs, FR and NI rates across the world. Demographic reasons for population change. Other reasons for population change. Analysis of the reasons for population change in different periods. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clip, map task, written task, analysis tasks, and 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 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 an GCSE level lesson on the human processes that affect upland and lowland landscapes in the UK. It is suitable for all specification but was prepared with the Edexcel B specs in mind. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Description of human activities on landscapes such as agriculture, forestry and settlements. The impact of each human activity on the natural landscape. Assessing the advantages and disadvantages of each human activity on the landscape. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, written task, analysis tasks, and an exam focus question. Answers are included for the quiz for the purpose of self assessment. 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 resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students will need to use their text book for one of the activities. This won’t be a problem though as the information is covered can be found in all GCSE textbooks for the new specification. Now just download and teach!

This is an GCSE level lesson on the physical processes that create distinctive upland and lowland landscapes in the UK. It is suitable for all specification but was prepared with the Edexcel B specs in mind. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Physical of processes of weathering, climatological, glacial river and slope processes. Processes and landforms in the Dartmoor, Yorkshire Dales and North and South Downs. Landforms covered include tors, clitter slopes, coves, grykes, clints, erratic, escarpments, dip slopes, coves. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clips, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks, and an exam focus question. Answers are included for most 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 an GCSE lesson on the importance of the biosphere to the natural environment. 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; The role of the biosphere in regulating the atmosphere. The role of the biosphere in maintaining soil health. The role of the biosphere in recycling water. Local vs global role of the biosphere. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Video clips. Written task. Analysis task using a table 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 way biomes support indigenous and local people. 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; Different ways local people use biomes for food, medicine, housing and fuel. Different ways biomes support people lives globally. Energy flow in a ecosystem. Cause-effect analysis of exploitation of biomes. Benefits of exploitating the biosphere (benefits of deforestation) with answers. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Written task. Analysis task using a table with answers. Exam focus question. Model answer with writing tips. 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 all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, will only need their standard GCSE text book for one of the four tasks. ICT resources can be use to complete this task or this could be a flip learning activity. Now just download and teach!