Lesson 2 of 3 on formation of the Earth and Geological time periods. Each pair of students focuses on a different particular period of time (e.g. Cambrian) and then shares their findings with the class; they then collate each other's information to create a Geological time scale. Lesson PPT contains:Do now taskStarter taskLink to Youtube clipWriting taskAcrostic plenary I have also attached a second PPT with all relevant worksheets and handouts for students. Other lessons: Lesson 1: Introduction to the formation of Earth and Geological time periods Lesson 3: The spread of Homo Sapiens Also see My TES shop for all other resources.

Lesson 1 of 3 introducing Geological time periods topic. Students discuss the formation of Earth, watch a video compressing the planet's history into a single year, and use handout (attached separately) to create their own Earth calendar / flow diagram. PPT contains:Do now taskStarter taskLink to Youtube clipThinking questionsWriting taskPlenary Other lessons: Lesson 2: Geological time periods Lesson 3: The spread of Homo Sapiens Also see My TES shop for all other resources.

Lesson 3 of 3 on formation of the Earth and Geological time periods. Students discuss the spread of Homo Sapiens across the planet, the best traits for adaptation, and factors affecting their survival. PPT contains:Do now taskStarter taskLink to Youtube clipDiscussion questionsWriting task (with sentence starters)Plenary Other lessons: Lesson 1: Introduction to the formation of Earth and Geological time periods Lesson 2: Geological time periods Also see My TES shop for all other resources.

An observed lesson - graded outstanding - taught as part of a map skills scheme of learning. Well-differentiated and resourced lesson that encourages students to understand the concept of contour lines and height on a map. Containing:Detailed lesson planDo now taskStarter task (paper-layering activity, with printable individual layers)Key termsDrawing a 'cross-section' activity (well-scaffolded and differentiated)Simple map with key and easy-to-read contour lines (printable map provided)Differentiated map exercises (answers provided for peer or self assessment)Plenary task. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.

Lesson involves students being given stakeholder groups and filling in a conflict matrix to show the conflicting views and priorities within the Holderness case study. Containing:7 stakeholder information sheets, including local residents, politicians etcDo now taskStarter taskGroup discussion taskConflict matrixWriting task (with writing frame)Plenary Designed to engage active learners in group work and discussion. This was taught after a decision-making exercise about the management of the coastline. Could link to KS4 coasts / crowded coasts topics. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Students identify different types of clouds and create a ‘cloud-spotters’ guide. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskTemplate for cloud spotters guideVocabulary listWriting taskPlenary Also see: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

Scheme of work to go with my Year 7 Geography weather bundle. Save £12 when you buy the bundle, or buy lessons / resources individually: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment See my TES shop for all other resources.

10-question, 50-mark weather module assessment used after teaching my Year 7 Geography weather bundle. Save £12 when you buy the bundle, or buy lessons / resources individually: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz See my TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Lesson introduces students to different ways of measuring the weather (barometer, anemometer, etc) and asks them to fill in one of three differentiated worksheets (which I’ve attached separate to the PPT). Containing:Do now taskStarter taskLink to relevant clipWriting taskWorksheet taskHomework task (students make their own weather measuring device) Also see: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Lesson reinforces previous lesson on weather hazards and teaches students to rank hazards by their severity by plotting them on a graph. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskGraph plotting activityWriting taskPlenaryHomework task Also see: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Graded outstanding lesson which reinforces the water cycle and teaches students about the causes of rain through a mixture of writing tasks, role play, and diagrams. Also includes writing help sheet and differentiated diagram filling-in task (attached). Containing:Do now taskStarter taskRole play taskWriting task (with writing help sheet)Printable differentiated diagramsPlenary Also see: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Full lesson (no printing needed) introducing students to different types of weather and how people are affected by them. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskLink to relevant clipVocabulary listWriting taskDiscussion taskPlenary Homework task (students write their own weather forecast) Also see: Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Lesson introduces students to different weather hazards, their short and long term impacts, and categorises them into Social, Economic, and Environmental factors. Also includes differentiated worksheets for table filling-in task. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskLink to relevant clipTable filling-in task (with options on differentiated worksheets)Self-assessment opportunityPlenary Also see: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 3: The water cycle Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

**Save £12 on buying lessons individually with my Year 7 Geography Weather bundle. Includes: All 7 PPT lessons, worksheets, scheme of work, 20-question weather quiz, and 10-question 50-mark end-of-module assessment** Lesson introduces students to the water cycle through a mixture of written tasks and diagrams. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskLink to relevant clipWriting task (with writing help sheet)Printable diagramsKey termsPeer assessment opportunityPlenary Also see: Lesson 1: Introduction to weather Lesson 2: Measuring the weather Lesson 4: Causes of rain Lesson 5: Weather hazards Lesson 6: Severity of weather hazards Lesson 7: Clouds Scheme of work: Weather SoW 20-question quiz: Weather quiz 50-mark assessment: Weather assessment My TES shop for all other resources.

Lesson involves students using information sheets to fill in a differentiated table, then picking the worst greenhouse gas and justifying their answer. Containing:Powerpoint: full lessonDifferentiated worksheetDo now taskStarter taskMain taskWriting taskFour information sheets on GHGsPlenary Could link to KS4 fragile environments, and changing climates. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.

Essay guidance sheet for 9-mark question: Explain the positives and negatives of Globalisation. Containing:Command word helpKey wordsWriting frameSelf/peer assessmentTeacher assessmentMark schemeGeography writing rules. Links to Globalisation: Going global and other Globalisation topics. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.

Simple PSHE lesson which requires students to complete a (supplied) worksheet and independent ICT task, which leads up to them participating in a jobs fair. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskIndependent ICT task (with worksheet) Could link to Year 9 options, careers knowledge, PSHE etc. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.

Introduction to different plate boundaries (Collision; Conservative; Constructive; and Destructive). Lesson requires students to peer-teach these using the four information sheets provided. Containing:Do now taskStarter taskPeer-teaching activity (with supplied information sheets)Plenary quiz Could link to tectonics, volcanoes, earthquakes, Earth science, rock cycle, and restless Earth. Also see: Lesson 1: Convection currents My TES shop for all other resources.

Essay guidance sheet for 12-mark question: Evaluate the statement: "The effects of climate change will be globally fair". Containing:Command word helpKey terms/wordsWriting frameSelf/peer assessmentReflection boxTeacher assessmentMark schemeGeography writing rules. Assessment used at end of climate change module. Case studies taught were Bangladesh and the UK. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.

Lesson involves students role-playing that they are the mayor of Mexico City; looking at the pollution issues and potential solutions. Containing:Powerpoint: full lessonDouble sided differentiated worksheetsDo now taskStarter taskSorting / categorising activityLink to clipDifferentiated GCSE-style question; with model answer, mark scheme, and sentence startersPlenary Could link to KS4 challenges of an urban world; urbanisation; development. Also see: My TES shop for all other resources.