AQA GCSE Geography Cold Environments

This engaging set of three fully resourced lessons covers everything students need to know about Cold Environments for AQA GCSE Geography. Lesson 1 explores the characteristics of polar and tundra regions, with interactive activities, maps, and case study detail. Lesson 2 examines the opportunities and challenges of living in cold environments, using Alaska as a case study and encouraging students to weigh up social, economic, and environmental factors. Lesson 3 focuses on managing cold environments sustainably, featuring a collaborative case study jigsaw on Alaska, Antarctica, indigenous communities, and NGOs. Each lesson includes a ready-to-use PPT, worksheets, exam-style practice (including a 9-mark “to what extent” question), and engaging visuals. Designed to boost understanding, evaluation, and exam confidence, this bundle is ideal for the Living World unit (pages 92–103) and adaptable across exam boards.