This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Chinese culture and way of life to Key Stage 3 students. The lesson is the second lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I know what culture is, what Chinese culture is like and the way of life in China varies between places. This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of culture. - An exploration of 3 different locations within China. - What life is like for Chinese children. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces working conditions in Chinese factories to students aged 11-14 years. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on working conditions and factories. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint presentation and 2 worksheets. The lesson is primarily concerned with the issue of factory working conditions in developing countries and how it affects quality of life for the workers, the preceding lesson in the sequence covers the benefits of manufacturing and the following lesson in the sequence covers pollution. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what it’s like to work in some Chinese factories' In the lesson we look at: - Who are Foxconn - Working conditions in their factories - Reasons why these jobs are still in demand - How this affects us Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course proof read. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Please take the time to leave me a quick review on how you found the materials. Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that introduces China to Key Stage 3 students through a picture exercise and an atlas enquiry task. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can describe China's location and key human and physical geographical characteristics and explain why they are important.' This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of the physical and human geography of China - Map and atlas skills - Understanding and interpreting challenging geographic data relating to countries. Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Russia's vast wealth of oil and gas and European countries’ dependency on it. The lesson is the fifth lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself. It is also included in a 3 part bundle on Russia. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand that Russia has great stores of oil and gas, making it a wealthy and powerful country. Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand how Russia has recently gained an important role as an ‘energy superpower’, which influences its relationships with other countries.' This lesson covers the following themes: - Flow maps (reading and making) - Energy security & dependency - Russia - Oil & Gas Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

Unit 2: Climate Change (IB Geography / Ages 16-18) Key Questions – ‘What impact does man made climate change have on water and the hydrosphere?’ This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: *Climate Change: Hydrosphere & Cryosphere *Climate Change: Ice Cap *Climate Change: Sea Ice *Climate Change: Carbon Cycle *Climate Change: Sea Level Rise (Isostatic & Eustatic) Ease of use is central to the lesson and all theory is included and simply explained. You should be able to teach it without knowing anything about the subject. When I teach the lesson, the students complete the Key Concepts before class so they are already familiar with the content. We then explore the concepts in context through the tasks. The lesson includes a presentation and offline resources, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or full unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

Unit: Climate Change (IB Geography / Ages 16-18) Key Questions – ‘What impact does man made climate change have on water and the hydrosphere?’ This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts: **Climate Change: Extreme Weather Events Climate Change: Drought Ease of use is central to the lesson and all theory is included and simply explained. You should be able to teach it without knowing anything about the subject. When I teach the lesson, the students complete the Key Concept sections before class so they are already familiar with the content. We then contextualise the concepts through the lesson tasks. The lesson includes a presentation and offline resources, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or full unit bundle. These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces Rural - Urban Migration to 11-14 year olds. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples such as rural-urban migration in Brazil. It consists of 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets, including homework. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what peoples lives are like in rural China.' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I can explain what makes people move from the countryside to the city.' The lesson covers: - The concept of push pull factors - Push pull factors in China - City life in china, building into the next lesson in the sequence The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. The lesson includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course proof read. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the effects of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather and part of a unit bundle and a two part bundle on storms in the UK, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the effects of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK.' In the lesson we look at: - Recap on the causes of mid latitude storms - Mapping - Key facts of mid-latitude storms - Coastal flooding - Wind damage - Place based examples of mid-latitude storms The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a quick map task that can be included at the start of a unit or lesson on Russia. Students have a map of the country with key geographical features marked. On the screen there is a summary of the places they need to plot on to the map, with some brief information about each. This is intended to be done at the beginning of the class and requires little to know previous knowledge of the country. This task is part of a 3 part series of lessons and is included in a separate bundle on Russia and its natural resources. Please feel free to review my resources!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces what fossil fuels are to KS3 students, it is part of a unit on Energy & Climate Change. Learning Outcome - 'I understand what fossil fuels are and why they are important.' It includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions etc. and differentiated handouts for the main activity.

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the causes of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how (mid-latitude) storms that affect the UK are formed.' In the lesson we look at: -Recap on causes on latitudes and atmospheric circulation cells -Using a weather map to understand how storms form over the atlantic ocean -Investigate 'What is a depression?' -Cut up and sort exercise for storm formation -The jet stream The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Hurricanes/Typhoons and Mid-latitude storms with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand where 2 of the world’s most damaging weather hazards occur and will begin understand why this is.' In the lesson we look at: -Differences between tropical storms and mid-latitude storms. -The distribution of tropical and mid-latitude storms. -Global atmospheric circulation (including a cut out and colour diagram). -Why seasons happen. -An interactive plenary. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces manufacturing and the multiplier effect to 11-14 year old students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on the benefits of manufacturing. The lesson consists of 1 powerpoint and 4 worksheets including a differentiated resource - please see the sample images. This lesson covers: - Manufacturing - The multiplier effect and reasons for China's rise - Quality of Life - Standard of Living Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what manufacturing is' Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand how manufacturing has improved lives in the city.' In the lesson we look at the favourable conditions that gave rise to mass manufacturing in China and the benefits that this has for a society, there's some really strong geography here. The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim so the lesson includes a full presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully labelled worksheets with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These lessons take hours to make so please take the time to leave a quick review. Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates global patterns and the increase of droughts, floods and storms with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how patterns in the world's weather hazards have changed over the last 100 years.' In the lesson we look at: - Types of weather hazards and events - Global distribution and frequency of weather hazards and events The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions, higher differentiated resources and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the area around the Emirates Stadium in London using Ordinance Survey Maps (included) as the second lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can find out where the Emirates Stadium is and analyse the human geography in the surrounding area by using map symbols. In the lesson we look at: -Sport -Map skills (key focus) -Geography of place and space -Key geographical terms Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There are also a differentiated sheets for higher and lower level students included. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the effects of Hurricanes/Typhoons with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather. Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand how a tropical cyclone (hurricane / typhoon) can cause extensive social and economic damage to society.' In the lesson we look at: -Recap on causes of hurricanes/typhoons -The geographical location of New Orleans (atlas work) -The causes and conditions that led up to Hurricane Katrina -The immediate and long term effects of the hurricane -What it was like to be in the hurricane The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :) Happy teaching!

This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Africa and Ghana. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on development, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘With detailed place knowledge, I can describe Africa and Ghana." This lesson covers the following themes: - An overview of Africa - A detailed study of Ghana - Development - Core and periphery (challenge) Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that introduces oil / fossil fuels and energy consumption in the UK. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand non-renewable energy sources, their impacts, how we use energy in the UK and how this may change in the future.’ This lesson covers the following themes: - Surprising uses of oil - How competition leads to conflict including a video on the current South China Sea escalation - Peak oil - How fossil fuels are formed - Changing energy consumption in the UK Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the location of football clubs in the UK as the starter lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand how to use an atlas to plot cities on a map and then describe and explain the distribution of football teams around the UK.’ In the lesson we look at: -Sport -Map skills (key focus) -Key geographical terms Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also a challenge task included for higher attainment students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!

This is a full 1 hour lesson that focuses on the area around the Emirates Stadium in London. The lesson presents a variety of positive and negative viewpoints on sporting regeneration and is the third lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop. Learning Outcome 1 – 'I understand the advantages and disadvantages that building a new football stadium can bring to a place.‘ In the lesson we look at: -Sport - Social and economic factors of sport as a regenerative driver. - Local stakeholder analysis -Geography of place and space -Key geographical terms Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also challenge tasks included for higher attainment students. Please feel free to leave a review :) Happy teaching!