With a little help from the Mighty Boosh video linked to the first image as a 'guess the ecosystem' starter. Add your own tasks/ resources :)

A short and sweet round-up of the 6 types of volcanoes; with images.

Various sentences/slips of card that can be sorted into CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES and SOLUTIONS to desertification.

This lesson is designed to introduce/revisit sustainability and its importance. I have used the example of changes in Derby as it is a local example, but this slide/the image on the group enquiry sheet can be easily edited for your preference. Support sheets included for literacy differentiation.

This is an assessment piece for KS3 that I use as a differentiated set of handouts when setting up the task with groups I usually see twice a week as a two week project. Giving the students access to maps and computers is crucial during this assessment.

A short workbook in which AS students can compile some basic research about hurricanes (including Katrina). Very good for showing the importance of organisation of notes and the use of decent questioning and research skills.

This is a gap filler about the history of plate tectonics: a good starter activity to introduce the idea that the Earth is not static or entirely solid.

Some example questions to practice technique and timing with the pre-released materials

First lesson in the settlement topic on the curriculum. What do we NEED to have when building somewhere to live? What do we WANT? How would we LIKE to live?

A modelling activity for small groups to do, which they can be assessed on as an alternative or addition to written tests. Build a river system with labels on all features, landforms and processes. Present to the class and answer a question from the teacher.

Some great material for researching the Giant's Causeway as part of a DME or questions based exercise.

I made this fun lesson for students arriving back to school into our new building. Designed to get them exploring the new building WITHOUT sticking anything on newly painted walls and doors [to appease the powers that be] but could easily be adapted with QR codes for iPad development too.

To be used when showing The Day After Tomorrow in class. I usually get mine to use their answers to build a short essay under the title: 'If the planet is warming, what are the climatic possibilities for the future of the Northern hemisphere?'

A combination of varying levels of questions

Frame for consolidating information about weather case studies at KS4 (Cyclone Nargis and European Heatwave)

Using Google sheets, I have created a recall table for each topic. It is RAG themed, and covers the optionals we have chosen but is easy to edit, print and share with students. All they need to do is fill a box with colour when they have tested their recall ability on a section (done some revision) that corresponds with their confidence. Ideally, over time they will see an easy visual presentation of their progress.

A booklet designed to be kept at home for one task to be completed every 2-3 weeks (2 per half term)

Dominoes starter: Cut the cards in half and give to small groups or pairs in envelopes. Each sentence ENDING with an ellipsis should match a sentence STARTING with an ellipsis. Paired-task: Give each student a copy of the cards already cut up. They need to match them up, in discussion with a partner before the whole class reveal the correct answers and glue into books.

Just one of the powerpoints used with GCSE/A Level double periods in the past. I have personally used the resource that I have attached as a quick test/plenary at the end of the lesson to see who has been taking the most effective notes OR retaining key facts.

Key mapping issues and skills covered in a series of 2-3 mark questions. Based on a specific OS photocopy, so please make sure that you find an OS photocopy of an area of your choice and modify the grid references as necessary! Now with NC assessment grid.