A mindmap that I use at the start of the unit to identify prior learning linked to the key areas to be covered. Pupils re-do the mindmap at the end of the unit to demonstrate progress. Was designed for the OCR A specification, but it could be simply modified for any of the current GCSE specifications.

A simple resource that allows pupils to easily create a summary of all of the local, national & international schemes designed to reduce energy consumption. The A3 worksheet provides all of the ingredients needed for all levels of pupil to access the information. Suitable for all age groups & easily amended to suit all GCSE geography specifications.

Resources for a very simple (yet effective) lesson to leave for cover work. All instructions are incorporated into the worksheet. Works best printed on on A3.

Resources for a very simple (yet effective) lesson to leave for cover work. All instructions are incorporated into the PowerPoint. Works best printed on on A3.

Information created for easy access for pupils to gain an understanding of the causes, effects and adaptations to drought. It is designed to allow pupils to work independently (in small groups) to create their own news broadcast role play. Show them the news clip from youtube. Discuss what makes a great roleplay news broadcast. Show info sheet (I like them printed in A3 & in colour) Pupils makes notes on the information. A mindmap works well with 3 branches (causes, effects & responses). Once notes are done, they then create their news broadcast. Very simple to teach & kids love it.

A fully resources lesson to provide students with and overview of the distribution of rainforests & deserts. Students describe the distribution and then look at effective ways to describe graphs. This is an important geographical skill that supports pupils in picking up those easy marks in assessments. The lesson has a focus upon the climate & location of deserts & tropical rainforests, but another layer for other ecosystems can easily be added. I print the rainforest map onto tracing paper which the kids then put the base map in order to create a very simplified GIS map.

All the resources needed for the pupils to create a shopping list of the key ingredients of tropical storms. Print off information sheet that pupils use to gain an understanding of the key things needed for tropical storms to occur. Works well on A3. Pupils can make rough notes first. They then create their ingredients list, putting the information into their own words. There is then a sort to complete. S&C can be to sort their work using the keys provided.

A fantastic lesson that the kids loved doing. It involves pupils creating their own weather forecast linked to the factors that influence the weather in the UK (NAD & air masses). They simple read the information provided (I normally print it in A3), make notes on it and create a weather forecast that they then present to the class. They work on their presentations for homework too. Very simple to teach and usually takes 3 lessons to get through.

All the resources needed to teach pupils about the political, environmental & economic factors that have impacted (and will impact) energy use in the UK. Probably 2 to 3 lessons worth of work, including assessment. Pupils love creating the cartoon strip. It’s a fun & engaging activity. Suitable for all age groups & easily amended to suit all GCSE geography specifications.

A super lesson that explores landfill. This took roughly 8 hours to plan & create. Students use the information sheet (no need for books) to create a newspaper article. All SEND resources created too. SPaG sheet to cover tricky key words. I would recommend printing the information sheet in colour & in A3 & laminating it, to be used again. The cartoon strip is best in A3 too. Links well to much of the new 1-9 geography specification and was used as part of the KS3 SOW.

All the resources needed to teach pupils about fracking. Probably 3 to 4 lessons worth of work, including assessment. I’ve even added work & assessment feedback sheets to allow for speedy marking. Just print & staple to pupil work & assessments. The A3 worksheet provides all of the ingredients needed for all levels of pupil to access the information. I normally print in colour & laminate the info sheet. It can be used for future lessons. Suitable for all age groups & easily amended to suit all GCSE geography specifications.