AQA Geography Natural Hazards Unit

Natural Hazards Unit (Lessons 1–6) – AQA GCSE Geography
This fully resourced 5-lesson unit introduces and develops the topic of Natural Hazards, aligned to the AQA GCSE Geography specification. It covers the types of natural hazards, structure of the Earth, plate tectonic theory, plate boundaries, reasons why people live in hazardous areas (Iceland), and strategies for reducing risk (the 3Ps: Prediction, Protection, Planning). Each lesson includes a structured, easy-to-follow PowerPoint, student worksheets, case studies (Japan and Nepal), and engaging tasks like matching activities, video links, diagrams, and exam-style questions. Every PowerPoint can be changed to suit teachers’ needs, making this unit flexible, adaptable, and ready to use in a wide range of classroom settings. Perfect for introducing or revising tectonic hazards.
Lessons Covered:
What are natural Hazards
PLate tectonic Theory
Plate Boundaries
Living with the risk of tectonic hazards
Earthquake case studies
Ruducing the risk of tectonic hazards