A lesson for the new ocr (2016) a-level on lapse rates and cloud formation. Aimed at A/A* level so lots of detail and information on the technicalities of airs movement in the troposphere. Includes detailed information on lapse rates, cloud formation and precipitation for the water and carbon based topic 'Earth Life Support Systems'.

A lesson examining how technology can help save lives in tectonic zones, looking specifically at the 3 P's for earthquakes. Aimed at the top grade students but easily adapted for the less able.

Introduction on the concept of the 'Alter Ego'. Includes getting students to create and perform their alter egos.

Lesson on the formation of cave, arches, stacks and stumps. Aimed at high ability year 8 students and therefore easily adaptable for year 9. Includes a detailed lesson plan and presentation (with notes underneath each slide).

A lesson on the process of longshore drift and spit formation. Aimed at high ability year 8 students and therefore easily adaptable for year 9. Includes a detailed lesson plan, presentation (with notes under slides) and any other resources needed.

A lesson introducing push and pull factors for settlements and exploring the idea of why settlements grow. Includes full powerpoint (with detailed notes section), lesson plan, card sort and worksheet. This is for high ability year 7 so could be easily adapted for year 8 too.

A lesson on what tropical storms are (hurricanes, typhoons, cyclones), where they are found, how they are formed and how they are measured. Includes a presentation, worksheet and homework. Aimed at top grade students but easily adaptable for the less able.

A lesson on the recent Nepal earthquake looking at causes, impacts and responses. Includes presentation, case study card for students and an additional sheet with responses on. Aimed at top grade students but is easily adapted for the less able.

A case study of the UK 2012 drought for the Natural Hazards unit. Includes presentation, student worksheet and information pack. Aimed at top grade students but easily adapted for the less able.

A lesson investigating the formation and characteristics of shield volcanoes, composite volcanoes and hotspots. Aimed at top grade students but easily adapted for the less able.

Case Study sheet to be filled in on SAGOT, Tanzania and how it has influenced food security. For the Resource Reliance topic of OCR B GCSE. Used in conjunction with the Oxford textbook.

A case study lesson on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill disaster for the new 2016 OCR B A level debates topic 'Exploring Oceans'. Includes activities and links to relevant videos.

A full scheme of learning/work for the new 2016 OCR B A level topic 'Exploring Oceans', including detailed lesson outlines and a list of resources (and links to videos) to cover the topic. Outlines for 30 lessons in total.

New OCR B A-level. Case study of a low energy coastline not in the UK. Focuses on farewell spit and golden bay in New Zealand including place specific formation of landforms, how the landscape system is inter-related and how these landforms change over time. Aimed at higher ability year 12/13 but easily adaptable for less able pupils.

Aims to teach how narrative voice and descriptive language can be used to create a sense of immediacy and action. Based on ActiveLearn textbooks.

Introducing students to how they can use narrative voice to create a tone of authority. Based on exercises in ActiveLearn textbooks.

Aims to introducing descriptive techniques to create a vivid image when writing creatively. Based on ActiveLearn textbooks.

A detailed scheme of work for 'coasts' aimed at high ability year 8 students and therefore easily adaptable for year 9 students. Includes learning objectives, key concepts, a list of activities and potential homework to be completed for each lesson.

A lesson on the formation of wave cut platforms, headlands and bays. Aimed at high ability year 8 and therefore easily adaptable for year 9 students. Includes a detailed lesson plan and presentation (with detailed notes underneath each slide).

A lesson on the formation of waves, what factors effect their power and different wave types. Aimed at high ability year 8 and therefore easily adaptable for year 9. Includes a detailed lesson plan, presentation (including detailed notes per slide) and all accompanying resources needed.