Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
Welcome to my shop! I have lesson resources here for all age groups in secondary education. All my resources are all in one ppt lessons. That means they all have starters, different learning activities, reading resources (if required) and plenaries. Most of the lessons also have model answers for learning tasks which can aid your marking or promote self-assessment. The lessons are reviewed regularly so they are continually being improved. Just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on tsunami formation. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Definition and description of tsunamis, sequence in the formation of tsunamis by undersea earthquakes and volcanoes.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quizzes, images, video clips, diagram creation task, written work. Answers are included for most tasks.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on the strategies to increase food supply. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Explanation of the various technological strategies to increase food supply such as irrigation, aeroponics, hydroponics, green revolution, bio-technology (GM foods) etc. Analysing the advantages for and against each of these strategies. Sustainability as a concept in farming. Explanation of the various sustainable strategies to increase food supply such as organic farming, permaculture, urban farming, seasonal foods etc. Analysing the advantages for and against each of these strategies.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz, matching tasks, video clips, analysis and evaluation tasks, and a past paper question.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
There are three lessons in this bundle on floods.
1. One lesson covers the nature and causes and effects of floods.
2. The other lesson covers the flood defences focusing on hard and soft engineering solutions and a case study on the Thames Barrier. This is a differentiated lesson for lower ability group.
3. The final lesson is also on flood management however, this lesson is differentiated for a higher ability group or a GCSE group. The key ideas of the 3ps are included in this lesson as well.
Complete GCSE lesson to teach:
The location of tropical rainforests
The interaction between biotic and abiotic factors in a tropical rainforest
Plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests
The lesson is suitable for different specifications but was planned for Edexcel B. Answers are included with some of the tasks which should aid self assessment. There are also exam style questions included.
This is a KS3 lesson on population growth with India used as a case study. It can also be used with a GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; definition of population growth & natural increase, location of India (site and situation), India’s population growth trend since 1950, historical reasons for population growth in India, reasons for current population growth in India.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; keyword association task, map task, graph analysis task (numeracy here), video clip, pair discussion and writing task.
Answers to most of the task are in the note section below each slide of ppt. This will make it easy for non-specialist to deliver the lesson.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. You will only need atlases with maps of Asia. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on food security and the factors that influence food consumption and supply. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Trends in food and meat consumption, Reasons for increase food consumption, Food security definition, Distribution of food security and average calorie intake, Evaluation of factors that influence food supply, Effects of food insecurity.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers, Data analysis and graph tasks, Several distribution map tasks, Writing tasks with sentence starters and model answers, Matching tasks with answers, Several past paper questions.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 / KS2 lesson on using map scales. As with most map skills lesson this is a practical lesson which will engage students at any level. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Explanation of what a scale does, common scales used on maps (ratio, word and line scales), how to use scales, how to scale objects up and down, practice tasks.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; map task, scaling things up practice task sheet, scaling things down practice task sheet, peer learning.
Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!
This is an introduction lesson to coastal studies. It’s ideal for the first lesson of the term with a KS3 or GCSE group (low ability in particular). Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson covers the definition and identification of key features at the coast. It also covers examples of human uses of the coast and why it is important to learn about coasts in geography.
2. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for active learning. Just download and teach!
3. The lesson has a variety of geographic and differentiated learning resources; photos (including aerial photos), an OS map, factsheets, keyword banks and model answers.
4. Key skills that students will use are photo analysis (including analysing photos at oblique angles), grid reference, compass skills and written description skills.
This is a KS3 lesson on the four layers of a rainforest. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the four layers of a tropical rainforest, light distribution among the layers, species distribution among the layers.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; True and false, images, sketch diagram, quiz, analysis and writing task.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on rainforest layers then this can be used instead of the handout provided with the lesson. If not then use the handout. Just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on sustainable management of tropical rainforests. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the concept of sustainable management of rainforests, some strategies used to management rainforests namely selecting logging, debt for nature swop deals, replanting, conservation, public education, international hardwood agreements (FSC) and ecotourism.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; a quiz, a video clip, management strategies hand out and analysis activity, peer learning.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on deforestation in the Amazon rainforest then this can be used instead of the case study resources included on the ppt. Now just download and teach!
This is a KS3 lesson on the Burgess concentric circle model. It introduces concepts that lay the foundation for the new GCSE specifications. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Burgess model land use zones, land uses in cities, Bristol example of the Burgess model.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; diagrams, map task, quiz, discussions and writing tasks.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE level lesson on coastal processes, landforms and management. The Swanage coast is used as a case study; Old Harry rocks to Perveril Point. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; Coastal processes recap, location of Swanage coastline, geology of the Swanage coast, specific processes and landforms along the Swanage coastline, land use along the Swanage coast and coastal management along the Swanage coast.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, map task, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks, matching task and an exam focus question. Answers are included for most of the tasks for self assessment.
What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!
This is a GCSE lesson on top down and bottom up development strategies. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson explores the differences between top down and bottom up development projects.
2. The lesson analyses the pros and cons of top down and bottom up approaches to development.
3. The lesson uses two different case studies to develop students understanding of top down and bottom up approaches; High Speed 2 and Sparc India.
4. The lesson is based on the new GCSE specifications. It can be adapted for A-level studies as well.
5. The lesson is designed to challenge students analytical skills and provide them with an opportunity to use evidence in their explanation and writing. However, there are still differentiated activities for students who need this support.
6. It's a complete lesson with all the resources you need to deliver it – the learning activities from starter to plenary as well as the case studies resources (minus images). All you will need is the ppt which I've attached. Just teach!
This is an A level lesson on the water cycle. It meets the requirements of the AQA and Edexcel specifications in particular. Key facts about the lesson are:
The content covered by the lesson are; the water cycle as a system, the states of water and the proportion of water in different states, features/components of the water cycle (transpiration, percolation etc), flows and stores in the water cycle, factors that affect the rates of precipitation , condensation, evaporation, infiltration, percolation and interception in the water cycle.
Learning resources used in the lesson are; images, water cycle diagram, video clip, group work and a 12 mark exam question.
The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on the water then this should be used to encourage reading and research however, there is a video clip about the water cycle to help with content. Now just download and teach!
This is a year 7 introduction lesson to geography. It’s ideal for the first lesson of the term. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. Content covered in the lesson include definition of Geography, differentiation between physical, human and environmental Geography, daily use of Geography and examples of jobs linked to Geography.
2. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppt has everything from starter to plenary including all the resources for active learning. Download and just teach!
3. The lesson is differentiated with a range of learning activities i.e. there are video clips, picture study, discussion and written tasks.
4. The lesson will challenge students at varying ability level and will generate discussion and debate which will engage students in their learning.
This is a GCSE lesson on the economic trends of an emerging country. The case study of India is used. Key facts about the lesson are:
1. The lesson explores the changes in India’s GDP, GDP per capita, economic sectors and trade overtime and how these are affecting it’s development.
2. The lesson will generate lots of discussions on how the economy of a country works and what are the key economic trends associated with emerging countries.
3. The lesson is the second in a series of case study lessons on India’s development as an emerging economy. This is a requirement of the new GCESE specifications. However, it can be adapted for A-level studies as well.
4. The lesson is designed to focus students thinking and discussion skills through the use of graphs and data tables.
5. The lesson has a strong numeracy element which meets the assessment criteria of all the new specifications.
6. The lesson is differentiated through sentence starters, a model answer and challenge tasks throughout.
7. The lesson is a complete one; all the resources you need to deliver it (from starter plenary) are included on the ppt. Download and just teach!
A complete lesson with resources on the nature of earthquakes and their destruction. The first part of the lesson helps students understand the phases of an earthquake and what it feels like to be in an earthquake. The second part of the lesson is a problem solving activity on how to manage the immediate problems after an earthquake.
There is also an AFL activity in the lesson.
A complete lesson to teach how canyons, wadis and salt pans are formed in arid regions. An interactive lesson which includes a poem, pictures, sketch diagram, video clips and GIS.
