This lesson is part of a wider cross-curricula unit called London Zoo which is designed for KS1 and lower KS2 students (Y2-4). The engaging presentation first introduces students to compass directions. It then challenges them to describe the location of animals at London Zoo using north, east, south and west. In the activity, students describe the position of animals at London Zoo using compass directions. It is differentiated two ways: Easier – Students have colour coded questions so they can locate animals quickly. Harder – Students have to find the animals themselves. Extension – Students are challenged to state the position of animals in relation to other animals (e.g. The owls are north of the gibbons). If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of a wider Geography unit called Great Missenden – A Village Settlement which is designed for students in upper KS2 (Y4-6). This lesson is the last in the unit and is ideally done after the fifth lesson – Surveying Great Missenden High Street using Google Street View. The presentation briefly outlines the RICEPOTS system for categorising land use. It then introduces students to a survey map showing land use in Great Missenden High Street. The activity challenges students to interpret information from the survey. In the extension activity students complete a bar chart showing land use on Great Missenden High Street. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of Exploring Spain, a Geography unit designed for upper KS2 students (Y4-6), but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. In the presentation students embark on a tour of Madrid, learning interesting facts about Spain’s capital city along the way. They visit sites including the famous Royal Palace, the Sun Gate and the Santiago Bernabeú Stadium, home of Real Madrid. The lesson has two activities: Quiz activity: Students use an online encyclopedia to answer questions about Madrid. Guided tour writing activity: Students give their very own guided tour of Madrid. Easier – Students write a guided tour of Madrid using a writing frame. Harder – Students write a guided tour of Madrid by sticking images into their exercise books. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of The Seaside, a Geography unit designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2, but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. The presentation introduces students to the Isles of Scilly, which lie off the south-west coast of the UK. Students then get to find out what it’s like to live on an island with Zoe and Isaac, two children who live on Bryher. The activity then challenges students to think about the differences between life on the Isles of Scilly and life on the mainland. Easier - Students sort 8 statements describing life on the Isles of Scilly and life on the mainland. Harder - Students sort 14 statements describing life on the Isles of Scilly and life on the mainland. Extension - Can students think of their own statements to write in each column? If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of a wider Geography unit called Great Missenden – A Village Settlement which is designed for students in upper KS2 (Y4-6). First the presentation reminds students how to find grid references. It then challenges them to locate various geographical features in Great Missenden using 4-figure grid references. In the activity, children locate features of Great Missenden using grid-references. It is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students locate features of Great Missenden using 4-figure grid references (with clues). Medium – Students locate features of Great Missenden using 4-figure grid references (no clues). Harder – Students locate features of Great Missenden using 6-figure grid references. Extension – Students complete sentences using compass directions to describe the location of features of Great Missenden in relation to each other. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of Understanding Trade, a Geography unit designed for students in upper KS2 (Y5-6). The presentation introduces the concept of highest value exports. It then draws a link between a country’s highest value export and its human and physical resources (e.g. transport links, oil reserves). Four example countries and their highest value export are then looked at in more detail. In the activity, students are challenged to identify the highest value exports and GDP/capita of countries around the world using Google Maps/atlases and an online map. The activity is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students identify highest value exports of 25 countries Medium – Students identify highest value exports and GDP/capita of 25 countries Harder – Students identify highest value exports and GDP/capita of 30 countries If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is designed for KS2 students. It can be taught as a stand alone lesson but is also available as part of two wider units, both of which are available on TES: -Volcanoes -Volcanoes & Earthquakes First the presentation locates the Caribbean island of Montserrat. It then looks in detail at the eruption of the Soufriere Hills volcano from 1995-99 and the devastating impact on the island. There are two activities which accompany this lesson, plus extension activities: Quiz Activity: Video quiz activity which can be done in pairs/groups. Writing Activity: Students write a volcano fact file about the Soufriere Hills volcanic eruptions. This is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students have statements to stick or copy into their fact file. Medium – Students have a sequenced vocabulary prompt to scaffold their writing. Harder – Students have an unsequenced vocabulary prompt to support their writing. Extension – Students complete a cloze procedure text about the eruptions of Soufriere Hills. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of a wider cross-curricula unit called London Zoo which is designed for KS1 and lower KS2 students (Y2-4). The engaging presentation takes students on a journey through the main events in the London Zoo’s history, from its founding by Sir Stamford Raffles to the arrival of Winnie the bear (the inspiration for Winnie the Pooh) and also more recent developments such as the opening of Tiger Territory. The timeline activity reinforces this learning by encouraging students to place these events in chronological order. It is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students place 8 events on the timeline (using stickers) Medium – Students write 8 events on a timeline with dates Harder – Students write 8 events on a timeline without dates N.B. It is recommended that the activity sheets are photocopied to A3 size to fit the stickers and allow for children with larger handwriting. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of a wider unit called Exploring St Lucia and is designed to teach KS2 students about a contrasting non-European country. First the presentation introduces students to the directions of the compass. It then helps them to locate places in St Lucia using compass directions – first using the four cardinal points (N, E, S, W), then also using the four ordinal points (NE, SE, SW, NW). The accompanying activity gives students a chance to locate places in St Lucia using the points of the compass. It is differentiated two ways. Easier – Students locate places using the eight points of the compass (with compass direction hints). Harder – Students locate places using the eight points of the compass (no compass direction hints). Extension – Students complete another compass direction challenge. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of Exploring Spain, a Geography unit designed for upper KS2 students (Y4-6), but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. In the presentation students recap the 8 points of the compass and locate Spanish cities using these compass directions. They also learn how to locate cities in relation to each other (e.g. Valencia is north of Alicante). The activity challenges students use all 8 compass directions to locate Spanish cities. It is differentiated three ways: Easier – Students locate Spanish cities (with answer clues + cities marked on the map) Medium – Students locate Spanish cities (with answer clues) Harder – Students locate Spanish cities (no answer clues) Extension – Students locate Spanish cities in relation to each other. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This lesson is part of a wider Geography unit called Great Missenden – A Village Settlement which is designed for students in upper KS2 (Y4-6). First the presentation uses satellite photos and maps to locate the village of Great Missenden which is located in the Chilterns to the north-west of London. The activity then challenges students to identify and label geographical features in and around London and the Great Missenden locality. In the extension activity, students classify the features they have found as human or physical. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This simple set of activities is a great way for students to sharpen their map skills and learn the location of the states of the USA. The worksheets can be used as an introduction to the geography of the US for younger students or to revise core geographical knowledge with older students. The states are even numbered in the order in which they joined the Union! There are three activities: Activity 1: Students write numbers on a map to identify each US state. Activity 2: Students use an atlas or map and write in the full name of each US state. Activity 3: Students use state abbreviations to write in the full name of each US state. For more Geography and History resources, check out our TES shop. If you like this resource, please review it. We will happily send you a free resource of your choice in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk

This is the free planning overview for London Zoo, a fun introduction to one of the world’s most famous zoos. A topic title page is also included. This cross-curricula unit is designed for KS1 and lower KS2 students (Y2-4) and includes fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Writing a fact file about London Zoo L2 – Taking a tour of London Zoo L3 – Using compass directions at London Zoo L4 – Using grid references at London Zoo L5 – Matching animals to their habitat L6 – The history of London Zoo If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk. For more Geography resources, check out www.teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring St Lucia, a colourful introduction to the geography of St Lucia, a beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean. A topic title page is also included. The unit is designed for students in KS2 and includes six engaging lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Locating St Lucia in the Caribbean L2 – Identifying the human and physical features of St Lucia L3 – Investigating satellite photos of St Lucia L4 – Using compass directions to locate places in St Lucia L5 – Comparing the weather of St Lucia and the UK L6 – Comparing St Lucia with the UK If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk. For more Geography resources, check out www.teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Understanding Trade, a Geography topic designed to help student understand global trade. A topic title page is also included. The unit is suitable for KS2 students from Y5 to Y6 and includes six fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Investigating where the products we buy come from L2 – Understanding that all products have a supply chain L3 – Exploring the chocolate supply chain L4 – Investigating the UK’s biggest exports L5 – Investigating the highest value exports of different countries L6 – Is the banana trade fair? If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk. For more Geography resources, check out www.teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring Spain, a great introduction to the geography of Spain. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. This unit is designed for students in KS2 from Y4 to Y6 and includes seven fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lesson include: L1 – Writing a Spain fact file L2 – Identifying human and physical features of Spain L3 – Using 8 points of the compass to locate cities in Spain L4 – Using 4-figure grid references in Spain L5 – Investigating Spain’s weather and climate L6 – Taking a tour of Madrid Optional lesson – Identifying the countries and capital cities of Europe If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk. For more Geography resources, check out www.teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Volcanoes. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. The unit is designed for KS2 students and includes seven fully-planned lessons complete with differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Understanding the structure of the Earth L2 – Investigating the structure of a volcano L3 – Locating the world’s famous volcanoes L4 – Investigating the five deadly features of a volcanic eruption L5 – Understanding tectonic plates L6 – Exploring the effects of volcanic eruptions on Montserrat L7 – Why do people live near volcanoes? A free newspaper report template is also included in this unit. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk. For more Geography resources, check out www.teachitforward.co.uk.

This resource is part of Tropical Rainforests, a Geography unit designed for students in KS2, but can also be taught as a stand alone lesson. All resources are compatible with both Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. The presentation starts by recapping the issue of deforestation and its detrimental impact on rainforests around the world. It then challenges students to think of practical ways we can all help protect tropical rainforests (e.g. buying sustainable products, using less paper). Next, it introduces some of the charities working to save the world’s tropical rainforests including the Rainforest Trust and WWF. If your students wish to organise a fundraising event, there are lots of ideas and inspiration. For their activity, students create a ‘Save the Rainforests’ poster to advertise your fundraising event and/or raise awareness of ways we can all help protect tropical rainforests. If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Exploring Brazil, a comprehensive unit of work about the geography of Brazil. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. The unit is is designed for students in KS2 from Y4 to Y6 and includes a variety of engaging lessons, differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in this unit plan are available on TES, either as individual lessons or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Identifying the countries and capitals of South America L2 – Writing a Brazil fact file L3 – Using 4 and 6-figure grid references to locate Brazilian cities L4 – Identifying the human and physical features of Brazil L5 – Exploring Brazil’s ecosystems L6 – Investigating Brazil’s weather and climate If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.

This is the free planning overview for Our World, a comprehensive introduction to the geography of Planet Earth. A vocabulary page and topic title page are also included. This unit is designed for students in KS1 and lower KS2 (Y1-3) and includes a variety of engaging lessons, differentiated activities and worksheets. All the resources described in the planning are available on TES, either individually or as a bundle. Lessons include: L1 – Completing a world map jigsaw L2 – Identifying the continents and oceans of the world (FREE) L3 – Where do we live? L4 – Identifying human and natural features of the world L5 – Investigating satellite photos of famous world landmarks L6 – Introduction to compass directions L7 – Identifying world climate zones L8 – Identifying the countries and capitals of the UK (FREE) If you like this resource, we would appreciate a review! We will happily send you a free resource in return for a review or useful suggestions/feedback. Contact us at ed@teachitforward.co.uk.