Another lesson extracted from my weather scheme of work. The lesson focuses on the water cycle and the key terms associated with this cycle. The lesson progresses to explore the key processes of the cycle and then the three different types of rainfall with 2 worksheets to consolidate learning of both the water cycle (and key terms) and the different types of rainfall. The worksheets (main tasks) are cleary differentiated with two different versions avaibale in each worksheet (high & middle ability and lower ability) along with extension tasks throughout the powerpoint. Ample discussion opportunities along with short, sharp tasks to engage, stretch and challenge. Enjoy!

The first lesson in my contrasting lesson set. I have focused on Scarborough as a contrast to Sheffield. The idea behind the lesson is to NOT tell the pupils where the contrasting place is. Set the 'sources' up around the room and give each pupil worksheet (all found as slides in the powerpoint). They are to try and work out where the place is whilst evaluating the sources. There is then a card sort activity (which can be downloaded for free form my shop) for Scarborough's history.

This is a 14 page workbook to compliment the second place lesson in the AQA Changing Places unit. The booklet is focused on perceptions of place with exogenous and endogenous factors dominating the activities. All activities are student lead with extension tasks for HA learners. Massey's 'Kilburn' (as recommended by Redfern's A-Level textbook as key text) features along with all the relevant exam questions and mark schemes from the AS and A2 specimen papers. Feedback would be greatly appreciated.

A lesson from my scheme of work for the new Geography ALevel: Changing Places. This lesson focuses on perceptions of place and the factors which influence this (endogenous and exogenous factors). The lesson focuses on key definitions of endo/exo factors along with the distinct differentiation between the two. Practical examples are then given to concrete this difference with tasks focusing on our local area (Sheffield-but can be easily adapted to your local area) and exam practice from the AQA specimen papers.

This is a 13 page document full of teaching and learning strategies to diminish the difference (narrow the gap) between disadvantaged and non-disadvantaged ( including PP and non PP pupils). The teaching and learning strategies are informed by findings from the Sutton Trust which rank interventions in terms of months impact. If you are unfamiliar with their work, I would strongly advise researching their teaching and learning toolkit to help guide your PP strategy in school. The booklet contains practical strategies in line with the most effective forms of interventions as identified by the Sutton Trust. Notable examples include; meta-cognitive and self-regulation strategies, effective feedback and guidance on writing effective WWW and EBIs, collaborative learning, reading comprehension and a mastery learning model. This was created as part of my Teaching and Learning responsibility for monitoring and raising the achievement of PP pupils in my school.

Lesson 4- Place Attachment and Identity with significant focus on Tuan's place attachment theory. The focus then turns to place making through rebranding, regeneration and re-imaging. Hull City of Culture is used as a case study (as referenced in the AS Changing Places Exam)

An introductory lesson in a key stage 3 'coasts&' scheme of work.