AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this fourth lesson in the section we look at the effects of climate change around the world. We start with a quote from Great Thunberg and the pupils discuss whether they think she is right that we should be panicking about climate change and its impacts. We then look briefly at climate change impacts in the UK where the pupils will annotate a map of the UK using information from a video clip. We then look at the impacts worldwide, the pupils will be given an A3 sheet with a map surrounded by the impacts, they first locate the region the where the impact will be felt, rate the seriousness of the impact and then categorise each one as either social, economic, environmental or political. Using the information they have now gathered they write a response to Greta Thunberg’s quote using evidence from the lesson. We finish with a post-it plenary using a 2-mark question from the 2019 exam. In a nutshell lesson includes: Discussion starter over Greta Thunberg Quote Annotated diagram of the impacts on the UK A3 map task on the effects of climate change worldwide Video clips where appropriate GCSE-style question plenary Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

TWO LESSONS - 2 x 1 hour lessons. both fully-resourced lessons all about what climate change is, how global warming happens and what causes it, the environmental effects and the actions world governments are taking to try to slow it down. It also explores why some world governments are reluctant to make changes and the possible consequences of this. The lesson includes 2 x 1 hour detailed PowerPoints, information sheets, differentiated challenge activities and worksheets, clips tasks with questions, debate focus task and case study tasks. These resources have been designed to be engaging, detailed and easy to follow. The lesson has been left editable and is filled with engaging, well differentiated and challenging activities. The PowerPoint is in the ZIP file as it is large. The images have been uploaded to show what is in the lesson :) You can find many more inexpensive and free PSHE, Citizenship and RE resources at my shop: MORE PSHE RESOURCES

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this first lesson in the section we look at what the evidence is for climate change. We start with a picture interpretation around frost fairs on the River Thames and how this might be evidence for climate change. We then look at the graphs that scientists have composed that show how our climate has fluctuated over the years. The pupils will have a large A3 activity sheet to fill in as the lesson progresses. The second section looks at ice cores and how they have helped the scientists formulate records of past climates. We then look at the impacts of global climate change and how they might also be evidence for climate change too. The pupils will write down their own ideas then elaborate with the help of the slides and some video clips. We finish with GCSE-style question with some suggested content if they need help. In a nutshell lesson includes: Picture interpretation starter A3 activity sheet on the evidence for climate change Video clips where appropriate GCSE-style question with guidance on suggested content. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

A worksheet to support the BBC documentary Climate Change The Facts

Questions for students to answers whilst watching the BBC documentary Climate Change - The Facts, which is available on iPlayer. Questions are in order. There are 22 questions in total but you could remove some if you wish, especially if being used with younger students.

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this second lesson in the section we look at the natural causes of climate change. We start with a quick knowledge check on climate change with a quiz. We then look at orbital changes, sunspot activity and volcanic eruptions as mechanisms for causing climate change. The pupils will have a worksheet to fill in and there are information sheets for each mechanism. This could be done as a round the room activity or group work, it’s up to you. We use Tambora as an example of volcanic activity affecting climate. We finish with GCSE-style question with some suggested content if they need help. In a nutshell lesson includes: Climate change quiz starter Worksheet activity on mechanisms for natural climate change Video clips where appropriate GCSE-style question with guidance on suggested content. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this sixth lesson in the section we look at how we can adapt to climate change. We start with a simple retrieval practice quiz on international agreements from last lesson, We then look at 3 ways in which we may have to adapt in the future to cope with climate change, in agriculture, water supply and sea-level rise. We look at specific examples for water supply (the artificial glaciers in the Himalayas) and sea-level rise (the Maldives). We finish the lesson with a GCSE-style question post-it plenary. In a nutshell lesson includes: Retrieval prctice starter Photograph annotation task for agriculture Video notes task for artificial glaciers in the Himalayas Hexagon task for sea level rise in the Maldives Video clips where appropriate GCSE-style question post-it plenary. Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

AQA GCSE Geography lesson for the new specification Unit 1A: In this fifth lesson in the section we look at how we can manage the impacts of climate change. the starter is designed to test the pupils understanding of the significance of the USA’s withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement by asking them to make connections between the pictures. It can open up discussion too, We then look at 4 methods for reducing carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere. Alternative energy sources, carbon capture, planting trees, international agreements. The pupils will have a worksheet with several tasks to complete such as describing the method, explaining how it reduces CO2 concentrations, rating the method for sustainability and explaining their rating. We finish the lesson with a GCSE-style question on international agreements with some guidance on how to answer if they need it. In a nutshell lesson includes: Discussion starter on the Paris Climate agreement Worksheet task on the four methods of mitigation Information cards Video clips where appropriate 6 mark GCSE-style question with content guidance Hope this saves you some valuable planning time. https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/markthegeographer

Climate change and tropical storms Learning objective/WALT (We are learning to): WALT: To examine how climate change influences storms This lesson has knowledge checks with a self assessment opportunities. The use of the AQA GCSE Geography Oxford book should/could be used in conjunction with this lesson.

Informative double-sided, jumbo-sized worksheet, explaining how human-induced global warming is causing climate change. -The basic science of global warming and climate change defined. -Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration compared over two centuries. -Current and potential future consequences of climate change. -Carbon emissions and carbon capture. This worksheet is aimed at upper KS3 but can be used for GCSE studies also. A range of terminology and questions are included to reinforce understanding of the above topics and encourage classroom debate on limiting carbon emissions. NB: please print in A3 format. (This worksheet is designed to be used in landscape orientation and can be printed in A4 format but A3 is advised for the maximum learning experience of the student.)

Worksheet to accompany the David Attenborough documentary “Climate Change: The Facts”. Designed to encourage students to consider the information in the documentary in broad categories.

Perfect lesson resource for KS3 Chemistry! A fully differentiated and resourced lesson that assists students in learning about the impacts of climate change. Students will describe how human activities affect the carbon cycle, the impacts of global warming, and explain the greenhouse effect. The resource includes a detailed and engaging lesson PowerPoint with differentiated activities, worksheet and quizzes for students to complete. This resource is part of The Earth topic and has been created for the delivery of the Activate KS3 Science course. Also great for GCSE Science. 20 slides in total for the lesson PPT

Information sheet attached

This lesson looks at the effects of climate change on the UK, for example drier summers and wetter winters and spending more money in coastal defences. It finishes off by answering an examination question based on this topic.

This is a whole lesson with an accompanying activity sheet. It covers the main evidence for climate change (ice cores, tree rings, historical reords). There is a differentiated activity on slide 10 and 11 with different ways to answer a 6 mark GCSE style question. It encourages students to think about the advantages and disadvantages of each type of evidence. It links into the AQA Paper 1 specification for AQA GCSE Geography.

When used with the David Attenborough documentary on BBC (below), this resource with some discussion could be an excellent overview on climate change with detail enough to support GCSE knowledge well. Certainly a relief from text-based work! https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m00049b1/climate-change-the-facts

AQA GCSE Geography (2016) Unit 1- Living With The Physical Environment Section A- The Challenge Of Natural Hazards (Weather Hazards) 8. Climate Change And Tropical Storms

Lesson 11 - Looking at the impact of climate change on the glacial environments and the effect is has. AQA Ice on the Land spec

A Resource based on data from 1663 to predictions up to 2100 showing Global and English climate change. It is advisable to read the Teachers notes first. It is best viewed in colour for clarity. Suitable for Key Stage 4 or A level containing moving averages and variation from means. (Interpreting charts and graphs, line graphs (time series) and moving average for KS4 and KS5.)

To be used as a presentation or lesson