AQA GCSE Geography lesson for Unit 1a. in this lesson we start with a photo starter of a pyroclastic flow where the pupils can design their own GCSE style question then answer. We then move on to look at interpreting photographs of natural hazards which is something we do more of later in the unit. We practice on the landslides in Burundi in 2015. We then look at when a natural event becomes a natural hazard. We progress to categorising various hazards to introduce the categories of hazards. We watch a short video clip on human interaction with natural hazards before the students complete a mind map using hexagons of the factors that increase hazard risk. We finish with a practice question with guidance should the students need it. In a nutshell, the lesson includes: Create a question starter Photo interpretation task Hazard categorising shaded grid task Video clip Factors mind map task GCSE practice question with writing frame. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

10 FULLY RESOURCED LESSONS Lesson 1: Global Atmospheric Circulation Model Lesson 2: Tropical Storms Lesson 3: Case Study: Typhoon Haiyan Lesson 4: Reducing the effects of a tropical storm Lesson 5: UK Weather Lesson 6: Case Study UK Extreme Weather- 2022 Heatwave Lesson 7: Evidence for Climate Change Lesson 8: Natural causes of climate change Lesson 9: Human causes of climate change Lesson 10 (2 lessons): Mitigation and Adaptation of Climate Change

AQA GCSE Geography Lesson for the new specification Unit1A. The lesson requires the blue Oxford AQA GCSE textbook for the new specification We start with a retrieval practice starter with the pupils categorising terms into the correct plate margins. The pupils then, after a brief photo interpretation Q&A activity complete a worksheet that is broken down into monitoring, prediction, protection and planning. The information is all obtained from the Oxford AQA GCSE textbook for the new specification. We then finish the lesson with a GCSE practice question with guidance for the pupils if needed. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

ring your natural hazards lessons to life with this detailed and engaging carousel activity! Perfect for KS3 Geography (Year 8–9), this lesson helps students explore how people and governments manage the impacts of natural disasters through prediction, planning, protection, and response. Featuring real-world case studies from Japan, Nepal, the USA, and the Philippines, students move between four interactive information stations packed with clear explanations and thoughtful questions. The activity encourages enquiry-based learning, literacy development, and comparison between rich and poor countries. Ideal for use as a standalone lesson, revision activity, or part of a Natural Hazards or Tectonic Hazards unit, this printable Word resource saves you hours of planning and delivers deep understanding in a fun, student-led format.

"Differentiated activity sheet to include as part of teaching how convection currents occur in the mantle. The end result is a colourful and sequenced diagram." An activity requiring students to draw an annotated diagram to show how and why convection currents occur in the mantel. The sheet has several activities built around this including; labeling the key features, adding arrows, explaining the processes, including a title and colouring it in. There are three versions to suit higher, middle and lower ability groups / students.

A carefully laid out and concise lesson / revision resource on Managing Tectonic Hazards topic for AQA This download includes a Powerpoint, 2x Activity Sheets & a Worksheet Powerpoint includes: Monitoring: Volcanoes: Use of seismometers, tilt meters, remote sensing, gas sensors Earthquakes: Seismometers, Gas sensors, Ground water levels Prediction Volcanoes: easier to predict, allows for quicker evacuation, uses same tools as monitoring Earthquakes: very hard, can use seismic gap theory, animals heave strangely, uses same tools as monitoring Planning Volcanoes: Evacuation plan, Training, Educate residents Earthquakes: Stick furniture and objects down, Evacuation plans, Education e.g. earthquake drills, Prepare emergency aid, Training for emergency services Protection Volcanoes: little can be done, make sure evacuation plans are in place Earthquakes: Buildings can be designed to be earthquake proof e.g. Shutters on windows prevent falling glass, Cross-bracing, Foundations sunk into the bedrock, Rubber shock absorbers Activity explanation and exam question with model answer Summary slide The activity sheets are: A ‘Design a Hazard Mangement Plan’ worksheet giving students to come up with their own response to a tectonic hazard of their choice A ‘How to design an earthquake proof building’ worksheet Full instructions on how to use included. Estimated to take 15-20 minutes The worksheet covers key concepts from the lesson displayed in an engaging format. Estimated to take 10-15 minutes. This is the fifth and final lesson in the Tectonic Hazards topic. The other lessons can be found below: 1. Natural Hazards & Plate Tectonics 2. Plate Boundaries 3. Nepal & Italy Case Studies for HIC & LIC earthquakes 4. Living Near Tectonic Hazards

Full unit of work for The Challenge of Natural Hazards. Specifically designed for the new AQA A Geography GCSE but also suitable for Edexcel and OCR. All lesson are for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. Extension tasks and homework also included. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 – What are hazards? 2 – Plate Tectonics 3 – Earthquakes 4 – Disaster response, Haiti 5 – Disaster response, New Zealand 6 – Management to reduce risk 7 – Tropical Storms 8 – Hurricane Katrina ICT project 9 – Hurricane Katrina project group work 10 – Atmospheric circulation 11 – Coriolis Effect 12 – UK weather 13 – Somerset flooding ICT project 14 – Causes of climate change 15 – Managing climate change

Complete lesson for Geography GCSE 9-1: The challenge of natural hazards (AQA 3.1.1 Section A), includes presentation, worksheets and lesson plan. This lesson is designed to introduce KS4 (year 10 - 11) students to the topic ‘The Challenge of Natural Hazards’. The lesson is suitable for all abilities, and should take around 1 hour to complete. Through a series of activities students build on their learning from KS3. Students explore the definition of a natural hazard and recap the various types of natural hazards (including both climatic and tectonic hazards - volcanoes, earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, tsunamis, droughts etc.). Students are also challenged to consider different factors which can affect the risk level of natural hazards., such as population growth, urbanisation, education and so on. By the end of this lesson students will be able to: ● define a natural hazard, ● name and describe a variety of natural hazards, and ● explain how different factors might increase or decrease the risk posed by the event of a natural hazard.

This is a revision summary sheet for Paper 1 of the AQA 8035 geography specification. It includes an overview of what a natural hazard is and a summary of why hazard risk varies. It also includes a section on tectonic hazards, which includes: distribution plate tectonic theory plate margins It does not include earthquakes or volcano formation in detail, or named examples of tectonic hazards or how to reduce the risk of tectonic hazards. Perfect for quick revision and to summarise key information.

Full KS3 unit of work for Natural Hazards. This unit explores Natural Hazards, from plate tectonics to volcanoes, earthquakes and hurricanes. All lesson are suitable for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching time. Includes supporting worksheets for lessons - no additional resources are required. All lessons have a starter and learning objectives. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. Lesson sequence: 1 – Structure of the earth 2 – Plate tectonics 3 – Destructive plate boundaries 4 – Constructive and conservative plate boundaries 5 – Volcanoes 6 – Volcano ICT fact file 7 – Mt St Helens 8 – Mt Vesuvius 9 – Why live near a volcano? 10 - Earthquakes 11 – Measuring earthquakes 12 – Kobe, Japan 13 - Tsunami 14 – Japanese 2001 Tsunami 15 – Japanese Tsunami documentary 16 – Formation of a tropical storm 17 – Hurricane Katrina ICT fact file 18 – Hurricane Katrina documentary 19 – Comparing MEDC and LEDC disasters 20 – Revision Also includes Geography Literacy mat and Geography Numeracy/Map Skills mat.

Edexcel IGCSE GEography

An introductory lesson for the topic of Natural Hazards. Ideal for Years 7 to 9. Previously taught by myself in a 1hr lesson. The bulk of the lesson explores reasons behind why people are vulnerable to Natural Hazards across the world.

Designed for KS3 (ages 11–14), this engaging lesson introduces students to the fascinating world of natural hazards through real photographs, mapping tasks, and analytical thinking. Pupils begin by identifying eight striking hazard images, then investigate global patterns using a colour-coded world map activity. The lesson develops key geographical skills and understanding of tectonic, climatic, and biological hazards, with extension tasks exploring their impacts and human responses. Complete with PowerPoint, worksheet, and differentiated challenges, this ready-to-teach resource is perfect for building curiosity, discussion, and deep understanding of Earth’s dynamic systems.

A full set of 8 lessons including: What is a hazard?, layers of the earth, plate boundaries, volcano and earthquake formation, hazard comparison and prepare, predict and protect. Also includes a full revision lesson and assessment complete with mark scheme.

Introductory lesson looking at what natural hazards are and how we categorise them. Map task looking at where in the world suffers the most from hazards. Collaborative task where students look at where in the world might be at risk from hazards.

Natural hazards review questions PowerPoint.

Lesson covers the different types of hazard, describing hazard distribution, and graphing different types of hazards. Activities include describing a map, plotting bar charts, and brainstorming. All worksheets and answers included within the ppt.

AQA GCSE Geography 2016 An introduction to the topic, all resources fully integrated into the PowerPoint. Activities include concept mapping and exam style questions.