A one hour factual geography lesson covering the history of conflict and tension in this area. The lesson focuses on the cause of the current conflict in this region and what impact it is having on people living there. Based on information and resources from the New York Times educational site and Newsround. Students learn about the location of the different areas, the history of conflict here, why conflict started again and the impact on children in this area. Aimed at KS3.

Fully resourced lesson exploring the population and economy of the Middle East. All resources are included but part of the lesson requires access to Netflix to watch a short documentary on the history of oil in the region. Students learn about the population distribution of the Middle East through colouring their own Choropleth map and watch a short documentary to understand the importance of oil in the region. I usually teach this over two hours but it could be condensed to one.

Fully resourced KS3 lesson exploring the various challenges faced in the Arabian Peninsula. Based on themes in the Geog 2 textbook. Student’s locate the Arabian Peninsula and gain a better understanding of it’s physical geography. Pupils explore a variety of issues such as water stress, food shortages and life after oil and gas for those in the Middle East.

A one hour lesson aimed at KS3 exploring key physical features of the Middle East. Worksheets are included but the lesson requires pupils to have an atlas. Student’s use an atlas to find key physical features of the Middle East, explore the importance and history of the Suez Canal and learn about the impact of tectonic activity in the region.

One hour lesson on an Introduction to the Middle East. This is usually taught as the first lesson in a unit of work on the Middle East but could also be taught as a standalone lesson. Student’s map the Middle East, learn more about the region and it’s key features and the area’s historical connection to Britain. Fully resourced and aimed at KS3.

A one hour lesson exploring the climate of the Middle East. Students learn about the climate of the Middle East, create their own choropleth map to show the three main climate zones and explore the different plants and animals found in the Middle East. Suitable for any KS3 class. Based on the themes in the new Geog 3 textbook.

Double sided question sheet with teacher answer sheet to go with episode 1 of Michael Palin’s new documentary series on Nigeria. Available free on Channel 5 catch up. Could be used with KS3 or KS4. Ties in very nicely with Nigeria as a case study for changing economic world on the AQA spec.

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. Can be bought as part of a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. Can be bought as part of a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. Can be bought as part of a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

A lesson exploring the different types of jobs people do in the UK and how it has changed over time. Part of a pack of 8 1 hour lessons for KS3 focusing on employment and industry in the UK. Lessons are fully resourced and draw on topics found in Hodder Progress in Geography, Oxford Heading Towards AQA GCSE and Geog3. The pack includes a two hour lesson in which pupils create a piece of assessed work. Lessons include: What is the UK economy? Changing employment in the UK Farming and agriculture in the UK Covid 19 and work Nissan in Sunderland Globalisation and trade with the wider world 7+8. Retail in the UK (assessed task)

A lesson focusing on the importance of farming to the UK economy. Explores how farming practices have changed and the different types of agricultural activities which take place in the UK. Part of a pack of 8 1 hour lessons for KS3 focusing on employment and industry in the UK. Lessons are fully resourced and draw on topics found in Hodder Progress in Geography, Oxford Heading Towards AQA GCSE and Geog3. The pack includes a two hour lesson in which pupils create a piece of assessed work. Lessons include: What is the UK economy? Changing employment in the UK Farming and agriculture in the UK Covid 19 and work Nissan in Sunderland Globalisation and trade with the wider world 7+8. Retail in the UK (assessed task)

A lesson exploring the meaning of the economy and the employment sectors in the UK. Part of a SOL 8 1 hour lessons for KS3 focusing on employment and industry in the UK. Lessons are fully resourced and draw on topics found in Hodder Progress in Geography, Oxford Heading Towards AQA GCSE and Geog3. The pack includes a two hour lesson in which pupils create a piece of assessed work. Lessons include: What is the UK economy? Changing employment in the UK Farming and agriculture in the UK Covid 19 and work Nissan in Sunderland Globalisation and trade with the wider world 7+8. Retail in the UK (assessed task)

Guided reading sheet with comprehension questions on the 2015 Nepal earthquake. Adapted from a Newsround article. Used with year 9 so suitable for all year groups. Can be used as part of a lesson, extension task or homework task.

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. Can be bought as part of a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. Available as a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

Two assessments on coasts topic for KS3 including mark schemes. Part of a scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Can be bought as part of a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme

Worksheet to acompany episode 1 of the BBC series ‘Welcome to Lagos’. Link here:

A lesson exploring the process of globalisation and the UK’s links with the wider world through trade. Part of a pack of 8 1 hour lessons for KS3 focusing on employment and industry in the UK. Lessons are fully resourced and draw on topics found in Hodder Progress in Geography, Oxford Heading Towards AQA GCSE and Geog3. The pack includes a two hour lesson in which pupils create a piece of assessed work. Lessons include: What is the UK economy? Changing employment in the UK Farming and agriculture in the UK Covid 19 and work Nissan in Sunderland Globalisation and trade with the wider world 7+8. Retail in the UK (assessed task)

Scheme of work on coasts made for year 8 but could work for any ks3 class. Lessons based on Hodder’s KS3 Progress in Geography textbook. Includes fully resourced lesson which could be taught by a non-specialist. Can be bought as part of a bundle for the whole SOW. L1- What are coasts? L2- Weathering and geology L3- Erosion L4- Erosional landforms L5- Transportation L6- Deposition L7- Holderness L8- Coastal management Assessments and mark scheme