I devised this to show students what they need to do to improve their geographical responses and skills. On one side is a writing responses grid, and on the other a geographical skills grid. There are also tracking grids for each. I use this resource to track progress without using numerical levels.
This resource links to with my progress planning assessments also on TES for Tropical Rainforest’s, Glaciation, Rivers, Population and Coasts and Tectonics. All resources listed here are available as a pack for £9 or separately.
Rivers progress planning activities (assessments) with the same categories as my Geography No Levels Progress Tracking document - included.
Can be used for KS3 or 4.
There are three assessment tasks with success criteria covering three areas of rivers.
The assessment encourages better written responses from pupils. Can easily be converted to levels.
Also links with my Water Cycle Resource.
A resource which gets students to complete a map of the North East including place names using 4 figure grid references.
There is a further task asking for directions to and from various cities.
Works well at KS2 and KS3. Good as a homework task.
Cross-word clues of countries and capitals in Asia with a word search base in which to find answers. Use in conjunction with an atlas or map of Asia.
Ideal for atlas skills and helping with the correct spelling of place names.
Good to use as a homework task or an introduction to the topic of Asia.
An ideal homework task.
This weathering activity combines cross word clues with a word search base in which the answers are found.
Cross-word element helps with definitions. Word search element helps with literacy element of spelling key terms.
One document is the worksheet and the other the answers.
A 68 clue crossword covering the whole Glacial upland landscapes topic, using key terms and definitions which covers the literacy element.
Ideal as an introduction to the topic as well as a revision exercise. Crossword and solution provided.
Was written for Edexcel A but can be used for other exams for key terms at GCSE and A level.
Due to the crossword size and number of clues, it is best copied to A3.
A second collection of blank time saving resources for all subjects and key stages - this time for AFL . Blanks can be annotated digitally or printed.
The set includes:
* Two stars and a wish templates for feedback to attach to work digitally or printed out.
* WWW, EBI feedback slips.
* Blank KWL charts.
* Diamond 9 templates for hierarchies and to generate discussion.
* Pupil end of lesson feedback sheet with traffic lights and targets to set.
* Peer/teacher assessment feedback sheets, up to A level.
* Self and teacher assessment sheet for pupil made models.
Includes extension section on how the feature was made, processes etc.
* Blank A5 plenary triangles for pupils to review their learning.
* Small group peer assessment feedback table.
* Whole class peer and teacher assessment tables.
* Small group peer assessment tables.
* Traffic lights for end of lesson/topic learning.
The progress planning for glaciers and tourism in glaciated areas. This document works hand in hand with my Geography Progress No Levels - included.
Can be used for KS3 or KS4.
There are three assessment tasks with success criteria covering three areas of glaciation.
The assessment encourages better written responses from pupils.
Can easily be converted to levels or grades.
A fully resourced lesson. This resource can be used with or without iPads. All tasks have diagrams, text boxes and maps to complete.
First lesson in a series on tropical rainforest's for KS3 and 4. This lesson: What are ecosystems is enquiry based and contains the resources needed for the lesson.
Included are:
* Tropical rainforest's SOW 1 containing differentiated outcomes, structure of learning, knowledge, understanding, skills, key objectives, review of learning and homework task.
* Presentation containing objectives, outcomes, tasks and homework with success criteria.
* Student workbook containing all differentiated outcomes, resources, instructions, success criteria and learning review.
* Photocopiable resources in multiples on a page if not using student workbook.
A cross-search with definitions of river processes. Pupils have to find the matching key term in the word search base.
A separate word search of key terms is also included for differentiation.
A solution to the task is also included to aid teacher or peer marking.
Ideal for a starter or homework task to consolidate learning.
A pack of activity and worksheet based resources which pupils enjoy.
The resources contains:
* 5 page A4 cartoon comic on weathering
* Weathering cross-search (cross-word clues with a word search base in which to find the answers). Covers key terms and definitions.
* Weathering cross-search answer sheet
* Weathering cloze exercise
* Weathering close exercise answer sheet
* Weathering dominoes game (20 dominoes).
Suitable for KS3 and 4.
A multiple part lesson on the long profile of a river.
Main activity involves students constructing their own long profile from data, images and key terms using the base provided. Graphic organiser included can be used to consolidate learning.
This lesson can easily be adapted to be used as a kinaesthetic graph activity.
Works well with KS3 and KS4.
A PowerPoint with entry work, differentiated learning outcomes, enquiry and review of learning (now updated).
Main task is to complete the graphic organiser by using photographs, diagrams and text. Photographs and diagrams provided.
Works well at GCSE and an introduction at A2.
An activity lesson in which students have to sort cards of key terms, definitions and diagrams using a graphic organiser to put them onto for the processes of erosion and transportation. A consolidation task/homework is also included. Works well with KS3-5.
Resource includes:
* Complete cards of key terms, definitions and diagrams.
* Graphic organiser.
* Consolidation/homework task (2 sides).
* Instructions for teachers and students.
* Answer sheets for teachers.
A crossword for KS3 or KS4 on tropical rainforest adaptations. In PDF format which includes the blank copy for students to complete and the answers on the second sheet.
Useful as a plenary or a consolidation task.
A set of 6 outline graphic organisers for GCSE tectonics (restless earth). Originally made for AQA A, but can be used for other exam boards. In word format so specific case study titles can be added. Easily adaptable for A Level. Also in PDF format for use with iPads and other devices. When used for writing on best used when printed on A3.
Organisers can be completed by research, in a market place lesson, using experts etc.
The organisers cover the syllabus areas and case study requirements for:
* Plate boundaries
* Fold Mountain Case Study
* Volcanic Eruption Case Studies
* Super volcanoes
* Earthquake Case Studies
* Japanese earthquake 2014 nuclear power problems.
A 76 clue crossword covering the whole River landscapes topic, using key terms and definitions which covers the literacy element.
Ideal as an introduction to the topic as well as a revision exercise. Crossword and solution provided.
Can be used for key terms at GCSE and A Level.
Due to the crossword size and number of clues, it is best copied to A3.
This is an enquiry based task where students have to help a family to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing, reusing and recycling.
Resource includes:
* Student resource pack with information about the family and their daily activities.
* Full instructions and success criteria.
* Presentation with differentiated outcomes, link to Eric Pridz, Proper Education video on You Tube and all tasks / modelling.
* TEEP lesson plan.
PLEASE NOTE: Eric Pride video (link included) was made to highlight what you can do to save the planet from climate change. It may not be suitable younger for KS3 classes. Can be looked at on YouTube before purchase. Resources can be used without video.