Students will: use ground photos to consider different impacts of monsoons (tropical storms) create diagrams showing the reasons for formation of tropical storms use data to create a climate graph of Dhaka, Bangladesh and describe its climate Lesson 10 of Our Physical World SOW (AQA heading towards GCSE)

AQA GCSE Geography lesson. At least 1 hour long. This lesson explores what the concept of development is. the students then explore what factors affect development worldwide by annotating the four categories with ideas, Social, environmental, political and economic. We then look at GNI and HDI as measurements of development and consider both their strengths and weaknesses. We then look at global patterns of HDI, and quality of life. Included is: Map interpretation starter Factors of development activity Video clip on development measurements Activity on development measurements HDI questions activity. Hope this helps. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

This booklet looks at several areas of population including: key Words, Population Change, World’s Population Distribution, Why Are Some Families Larger Than Others?, Changes In Population, Sustainable Population, One-Child Policy, Ageing Population, France’s Solution, International Migration

Penguin Awareness Day is Monday 20th January Use any art materials to add the colour for the land and sea on the earth outline. You could use sponges or cue tips with paint, water colours, pastels or collage. The pictures will prompt discussion about where penguins and polar bears live.

Celebrating Our Heroes: A Father’s Day Assembly A warm and thoughtful Father’s Day assembly designed to help pupils celebrate the important people who care for, support and guide them. This assembly focuses on gratitude, kindness and appreciation, while also recognising that families come in many different shapes and sizes. Children learn about the origin of Father’s Day, how it is celebrated around the world, and why the day is really about saying thank you to the special people who show up for us. The assembly keeps the message inclusive by celebrating dads, grandads, uncles, stepdads, carers, guardians, older siblings and other trusted role models. What’s included A complete Father’s Day assembly presentation Simple history of Father’s Day Father’s Day around the world section Interactive “How do you say thanks?” poll Discussion about what makes someone a hero Think-pair-share memory activity Inclusive family and guardian-focused slides Mindful reflection moment Father’s Day quiz 5-minute card challenge Appreciation chain activity Kindness and friendship reflection Final promise of gratitude and kindness Perfect for Father’s Day assemblies Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 PSHE lessons Family and relationships topics Gratitude and kindness themes Whole-school celebration assemblies Inclusive school community events Key learning Children will learn to: Understand why Father’s Day is celebrated Recognise that different families celebrate in different ways Appreciate dads, carers, guardians and special people Reflect on happy memories with someone who supports them Show gratitude through words, actions and small gestures Be sensitive towards classmates who may find Father’s Day difficult Spread kindness at home and in school This assembly is designed to be inclusive, gentle and engaging. It helps children understand that heroes are not always famous people. Sometimes they are the everyday people who read with us, help us, cheer us on, make us laugh and care for us.

WJEC GCSE - Series of lessons/activities on Our World

Unit planned on undertanding the world.

This is an easy resource to pick up and run with for teachers looking for a form lesson to mark Sir David Attenborough’s big day. This 15-minute lesson is designed to explore the strength of curiosity and environmental action, using Sir David Attenborough as an inspirational role model. It is discursive and engaging for students aged 11- 14.

Beautiful, evocative eco-poster. Words - ‘Our World - in our hands’ - on natural scene of wild flowers. Celebrates nature. Sends out gentle reminder to care for our natural world. Will inspire children with the beauty and wonder of nature, and help them understand its vulnerability and our duty of care. See my other ‘green’ and ‘eco’ resources too, many free. I have a debut book of poems: ‘SQUEAK! SQUAWK! ROAR! Amazing Animal Poems’, published by Otter-Barry Books. ‘A brilliant resource for schools’ - School Reading List.

This lesson contains: A starter to consider the famous quote by Churchill. A run through of the situation in 1940 post-Dunkirk and the situation Britain was in. A Youtube video of WW2 in colour to bring it to life. Students complete a comprehension multiple choice set of questions as the video plays. An activity to consider the tactic advantages and disadvantages of both sides. A task to use a series of sources in groups to build an arguement for the significance of the battle using the ‘GREAT’ formula. A worksheet is designed for this purpose. A plenary to consider what factors won the Battle of Britain for the British. Attachments: 1 x Powerpoint Presentation 2 x Word Files 1 x Publisher File

I used these two lessons for my early entry class who had to work through the module very quickly. I would print off some off the slides in order to save time

Students will: investiage the Mid-Atlantic ridge and tis location at the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean create a cross section diagram of the Mariana Trench consolidate information on the Mariana Trench and Mid-Atlantic Ridge to compare them. Lesson 3 of Our Physical World SOW (AQA Heading towards GCSE)

Story World Our World Stage 9 reading comprehension pack. Guided Reading comprehension for Big Barry Baker and the Bullies, Big Barry Baker on the Stage, Big Barry Baker’s parcel and Big Barry Baker in big trouble.

Great resources for classroom use, poetry workshops and within school assemblies.

This is a fully editable, 100-slide PowerPoint presentation on World Ocean Day that takes place annually on the 8th of June. It focuses on: The aims of World Ocean Day The issues affecting the ocean and sea life - global warming, air pollution, plastic pollution and ocean debris, overfishing, invasive species, destruction of mangroves and saltmarshes How we can help to improve our oceans The PowerPoint contains video links to the Great Barrier Reef, ocean acidity, the "Pacific Ocean Garbage Patches and World Ocean Day". Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself. You may also be interested in: World Oceans Day Puzzle Pack The puzzle pack contains a 8 differentiated word searches and anagrams on the theme of the oceans. It includes three word searches, four anagram puzzles and one crossword. World Oceans 100 Slide Slideshow This is an awe-inspiring, 100-slide PowerPoint presentation set to music about the ocean and the plant and animal life it supports. It is an ideal resource for World Ocean Day and Earth Day (22nd April). It could be used as an assembly introduction and for calming, meditational purposes. The slides could also be printed off and used as posters for display. Save money and buy all three resources at a discounted rate: World Oceans Day Bundle World Environment Day - 110 Slide Presentation This is a fully editable, 110-slide presentation on World Environment Day that takes place annually on the 5th of June. The PowerPoint focuses on: The origin of World Environment Day The aims of World Environment Day The host country of World Environment Day The issues affecting the environment How we can help to look after our wonderful planet Earth The PowerPoint contains links to a breath-taking, 4-minute video of our planet and a moving song. Climate Change Greta Thunberg

Exploring Our World A structured and engaging geography learning resource covering physical, human, environmental and locational geography. This resource introduces key geographical concepts in a clear and accessible way, helping learners understand how people, places and environments are interconnected across the world. Key features: Clear explanations of physical, human, environmental and locational geography Visually engaging content with structured sections and examples Real-world geographical concepts including climate, population and landforms Key vocabulary definitions to support understanding of essential terms Integrated explanation of how different areas of geography are connected Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts Includes an accompanying worksheet to reinforce and practise key concepts.

Great for ASC , ealry years or SEN with SLCN pupils

Students will: investiage the three different types of plate margins, how to name, label and describe them identify real world examples of all three plate margins use plate tectonics to explain the different movements of different plate margins. (Lesson 4 of Our Physical World SOW (AQA heading towards GCSE)