Discuss how the impacts of tropical storms vary between countries at different levels of development (9 marks) Presentation to guide Y 10/11 IGCSE students through the facts to help them with the 9 mark answer. CASE STUDIES: Hurricane Katrina and Typhoon Haiyan

IGCSE Geography 9-1 - Edexcel - River Environments: Flooding -Causes, Effects, Control. A 40 slide presentation which covers the unit requirements to teach the above. Also includes classwork as you progress through the presentation and exam-style extended answer homework with a brief guide on how to answer correctly and maximise marks. Extra information and video links from The Guardian, BBC and Met Office and case study brief notes on MEDC/LEDC comparison using Boscastle/Bangladesh.

Brief presentation to explain role of Warm and Cold Ocean currents and their role in atmospheric circulation and energy (heat) transfer

Researching named contrasting cyclones to compare physical characteristics and human impacts. Case studies: Hurricane Katrina (2005) Hurricane Nargis (2008) - Edexcel IA2 Weather and Climate

Hazardous Environments Edexcel IGCSE Geography 9-1 Case Studies Revision Flash Cards - Includes : NepalEarthquakes / Central ItalyEarthquakes / Mount Merapi Eruption / Mount Ontake Eruption /HurricaneKatrina / Typhoon Haiyan . Each flashcard contains all salient info on the case studies plus the focus of the study (eg Katrina was mismanagement in a developed country or eg Mt Ontake was poorly predicted). Each flashcard can be shown as a ppt presentationj of printed in good quality as an A4 colour flash card for classroom display.

A 110 slide presentation showing the diversity of habitats occurring in Cyprus and species that these support as a result of varied geology, topography and geographical isolation, but also proximity to three continents coupled with a long human impact dating back 10,000 to 12,000 years. Very useful for Geography A level students, Environmental Science students and Biology students of all levels. Contains very detailed account of species, photographs and video links

DISASTER HOTSPOTS Why are some places more hazardous and disaster prone than others? Edexcel International A Level Geography (AS)

Typhoon Haiyan case study for IGCSE Geography (9-1 Edexcel) with text notes, footage, photos to describe origin, track, impact, response and aftermath. Over 40 slides in a PowerPoint.

IA2 Threat to Biodiversity (International A Level) Key ideas: Ecosystem services is an important concept Key processes operate within ecosystems maintaining their health

World at Risk - Week 3 lessons Disaster hotspots: Why are some places more hazardous and disaster prone than others? Case Study: Armenia, Honduras, California, Phillipines, Colombia. The elements at risk, World Bank analysis, Impact of disasters, Disproportionate effect, Cycle of loss and recovery, Disaster relief, Hazard mapping. A presentation for A level students as a basis for their own research and enhanced studies.

To what extent is the USA losing its status as a global superpower? Key ideas: United States remains the most powerful country on earth. But power not increased over past year. Fracking meant United States surpassed Saudi Arabia and Russia to become the country with the world’s largest recoverable oil assets. America’s constitutional system, its business-friendly economy, and the innovation of its people are more lasting sources of power. Challenge: The rise of China Challenge: Putin’s Russia Challenge: Overlooked India The String of pearls is a geopolitical theory on potential Chinese intentions in the Indian Ocean region. Notes: Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Widespread praise for Chinese-built railway in Kenya US GLOBAL INFLUENCE WANING? US Elections hacked?

A ppt presentation to explain these often complex concepts in a simple, clear manner. Includes links to further reading and a link to a video explanation (a lecture from coursera.org)

Four PowerPoint presentations to outline the characteristics of each accompanied by short YouTube clips to show students the eruptions. Suitable for AS/A2 as an introduction to volcanic hazards

A 30-slide PPT presentation that describes the action taken to preserve Brazil’s rainforest today an through the recent past. Includes information and video clips on: The Forest Code CAR (Cadastro Ambiental Rural) Amazon Region Protected Areas also Replanting projects US-Brazil partnership The United Nations - UN-REDD United Nations Forum on Forests CITES International Tropical Timber Agreement Illegal logging control Satellites being used to fight illegal logging

Outline of the effects of pollution due to human activity on our health. This is based on the published guide for IAL students and supplemented with explanations of autoimmune diseases, the effects in countries in differing levels of development, sources of urban and rural pollution,anti-microbial resistance, disease from natural disasters, noise pollution and related past paper materials. There are third part video clip links, too.

How tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, ice calvings. This PowerPoint presentation includes all the facts and figures for the above case studies as well as video clips (YouTube) from BBC News, CNN and other sources including CCTV clips of tsunami footage. The resource can be used for IGCSE students for all boards but please be warned that SOME OF THE IMAGERY CAN BE DISTRESSING SO SHOULD BE USED SELECTIVELY (BBC News shows graphic detail)

Power Point presentation to cover week 2 of SOW for lessons on Biodiversity Under Threat including: Key ideas: Ecosystem services is an important concept and Key processes operate within ecosystems maintaining their health. What are the major reasons why we are losing so much biodiversity? The range of threats, The ‘eco-squeeze’, The value of the Amazon Perceptions on biodiversity, Ecoregions Classwork on above. Case study: The Mediterranean Basin Biodiversity Hotspot Energy flow, Food Web of the Tropical Rainforest Case study: Californian kelp forest Case study: Chinese mitten crab Nutrient cycles Case Study: Protecting the giant panda

IGCSE 9-1 and GCSE B Edexcel: Changes at the edge of HIC cities presentation for Greenfield, Brownfield, rural-urban fringe, push-pull factors, locational factors using Edexcel GCSE B case studies. The advantages of using a greenfield site / brownfield site /Non-residential developments on the rural-urban fringe: Retail Parks / Industrial estates /Business parks / Science parks / Case Study: Southampton / Class / home work / video links

Biodiversity patterns - Key Ideas: Biodiversity can be defined in different ways ; The distribution of biodiversity depends on a range of factors. Presentation with set classwork and homework, links to short videos on themes covered and links to resources for further study.

Tropical Cyclones - A level - Formation, Source and track, Hazards. A presentation for IA2 Edexcel A level for compulsory unit: Atmosphere and Weather Systems. This presentation covers tropical cyclones as a major short-term weather hazard, Source and track, cross-section of a tropical cyclone, formation and associated hazards. There are a couple of past paper questions taken from other examining boards to cover student breadth of knowledge and links to many external YouTube videos to help get a good background in tropical cyclone formation. Specifically designed for International A Level students (Edexcel) but suitable for all other boards too. (This presentation may take over 2 full lessons to complete as there are over 40 slides and the above-mentioned video links)