A fully resourced, one-hour Geography skills lesson focusing on 4-figure grid references and calculating the mean, designed as a flexible skills booster rather than a fixed curriculum unit. Originally used successfully with Year 9 lower ability classes and Year 8 high ability, this lesson works particularly well as a filler lesson, end-of-year skills refresher, or transition activity to prepare students for GCSE Geography. Even for pupils who do not continue with Geography, the numeracy and data-handling elements strongly support Maths and Science learning. What’s included: Clear, step-by-step teaching slides explaining: How to read 4-figure grid references How to calculate the mean (average) Guided practice and independent tasks Printable worksheet(s) (Word format) for student work Model answers included Exam-style questions taken from genuine past AQA GCSE Geography papers at the end of the lesson Why teachers like it: ✔ Ideal one-hour standalone lesson ✔ Works as a skills booster, intervention, or cover lesson ✔ Builds map skills + maths confidence ✔ Suitable for mixed ability, SEN-friendly pacing ✔ No prior knowledge required ✔ Minimal prep – print and teach Best suited for: Year 8 high ability Year 9 any ability Y10/11 lower ability or intervention GCSE transition / pre-GCSE skills End-of-term or early-finish filler lessons Numeracy support within Geography This lesson is part of a small skills-focused mini-series, each designed to stand alone while reinforcing essential geographical and mathematical skills students need for GCSE success.

A fully resourced, one-hour Geography skills lesson focusing on 6-figure grid references, mode, and latitude and longitude, designed as a flexible skills booster for KS3 or early GCSE preparation. This lesson has been successfully used with Year 9 lower ability classes and Year 8 high ability, and works particularly well as a standalone filler lesson, skills consolidation session, or transition activity ahead of Year 10. Although geography-focused, the lesson deliberately reinforces core numeracy and data-handling skills, making it valuable even for students who do not continue with GCSE Geography. Skills covered: Reading and interpreting 6-figure grid references With and without interval guides Understanding and calculating mode (including bimodal sets) Identifying and using latitude and longitude Hemispheres, equator, tropics, Arctic/Antarctic circles Writing correct coordinate references What’s included: Clear, step-by-step teaching slides Guided examples and scaffolded practice Independent “in books” tasks Printable worksheet(s) (Word format) Answers included for easy marking or self-assessment Exam-style questions from genuine AQA GCSE Geography papers Why teachers choose this lesson: ✔ Ideal one-hour standalone session ✔ Excellent skills refresher or intervention lesson ✔ Builds map skills + maths confidence ✔ Suitable for mixed ability and lower ability groups ✔ Minimal preparation – print and teach ✔ Strong preparation for GCSE Geography expectations Best suited for: Year 8 high ability Year 9 lower to mixed ability Year 10/11 Intervention GCSE transition / skills bridging End-of-term or early-finish lessons Numeracy support within Geography This lesson is Lesson 2 in a four-lesson Geography Skills Booster bundle, with each lesson designed to work independently or as part of a short skills sequence.

A fully resourced, one-hour Geography skills lesson focusing on calculating the range and understanding relief on OS maps, combining numeracy skills with essential physical geography map interpretation. This lesson has been successfully used with Year 9 lower ability classes and Year 8 high ability, and works particularly well as a standalone skills booster, end-of-year filler lesson, or GCSE transition activity. The lesson develops students’ confidence with data handling while introducing and reinforcing key relief concepts needed for GCSE Geography. Skills covered: Calculating the range from data sets Identifying highest and lowest values Applying range calculations to geographical data Understanding relief and height on maps Recognising and interpreting: Colour layering Spot heights Contour lines Interpreting contour spacing to identify steep and gentle slopes Describing patterns of upland and lowland areas using compass directions What’s included: Clear, step-by-step teaching slides Guided examples and model answers Independent “in books” tasks OS map–based practice questions Printable worksheet(s) (Word format) Answers included for easy marking or self-assessment Exam-style practice questions aligned with GCSE Geography expectations Why teachers choose this lesson: ✔ Ideal one-hour standalone lesson ✔ Strong links between Maths and Geography ✔ Develops key map and physical geography skills ✔ Suitable for lower ability, mixed ability, and intervention groups ✔ Minimal preparation – print and teach ✔ Excellent preparation for GCSE map and data questions Best suited for: Year 8 high ability Year 9 all ability Year 10/11 intervention GCSE transition / pre-GCSE skills End-of-term or early-finish lessons Numeracy reinforcement within Geography This lesson is Lesson 4 in a four-lesson Geography Skills Booster series, with each lesson designed to work independently or as part of a short, flexible skills sequence.

A fully resourced, one-hour Geography skills lesson focusing on calculating the median and drawing and interpreting scatter graphs, with a clear emphasis on exam-style data skills. This lesson has been used successfully with Year 9 lower ability classes and Year 8 high ability, and works particularly well as a standalone skills booster, numeracy-focused geography lesson, or transition activity preparing students for GCSE-style questions. The lesson deliberately strengthens mathematical reasoning and data interpretation, making it valuable even for pupils who do not continue with GCSE Geography. Skills covered: Calculating the median Ordering data correctly Odd and even data sets Interpreting data in geographical contexts Plotting scatter graphs Identifying and describing: Positive correlation Negative correlation No correlation Writing clear exam-style correlation statements Drawing and interpreting a line of best fit What’s included: Clear, step-by-step teaching slides Guided examples with modelled answers Multiple opportunities for independent practice Realistic geography-based data sets Printable worksheet(s) (Word format) Answers included for self-marking or teacher use Exam-style practice questions aligned to GCSE Geography expectations Why teachers choose this lesson: ✔ Ideal one-hour standalone lesson ✔ Builds data-handling and graph skills ✔ Strong links to Maths and Science numeracy ✔ Suitable for lower ability, mixed ability, and intervention groups ✔ Minimal preparation – print and teach ✔ Excellent preparation for GCSE-style data questions Best suited for: Year 8 high ability Year 9 lower to mixed ability Year 10/11 intervention GCSE transition / pre-GCSE skills End-of-term or early-finish lessons Numeracy reinforcement within Geography This lesson is Lesson 3 in a four-lesson Geography Skills Booster series, with each lesson designed to work independently or as part of a short, flexible skills sequence.