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This is a KS3 on earthquakes however, it can adapted for a low ability GCSE group. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; Plate boundaries that cause earthquakes, the stages of earthquake, responding to an earthquake disaster and identifying the focus/epicentre of an earthquake. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; pictures, diagrams, video clips, writing task and peer assessment. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult). The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is an KS3 lesson on the earth’s structure. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The lesson looks at formation of the earth and key facts about the 4 layers of the earth. 2. The lesson uses diagrams, video clips, a quiz and a handout as learning resources. 3. There are extension tasks at every stage of the lesson for stretching the more able students. It also has differentiated tasks for those students who need these. 4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a KS3 lesson on plate boundaries however, it can be easily adapted for a GCSE lesson. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; Convection currents recap, what happens at the four (4) types of plate boundaries, identifying the different plate boundaries on a map, and how are hazards formed at different plate boundaries. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, diagrams, a map task, word bank and a handout, video clips and analysis tasks. Answers for most of the tasks are also included for self assessement. This will aid with marking load. 3. Differentiation used in the lesson are: word bank, model answers, challenge tasks, diagrams (for those who find drawing these difficult) 4. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is an A-level lesson on managing water insecurity. This lesson meets the requirements of the new A-level specifications. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; 1. the main causes of water insecurity 2. analysis of large scale projects such as dams, desalination plants and water transfer projects 3. analysis of small scale and intermediate technology projects such as rainwater harvesting and tanks, boreholes and pumps, fog water harvesting, smart irrigation and recycling 4. analysis of integrated drainage basin management (trans-boundary rivers) Learning resources used in the lesson are; 1. Video clips 2. Web links to reading material 3. Past paper question and structure for response Lesson plan 1. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach! 2. There are different types of resources to cater for different learning styles.

This is a case study lesson on the Haiti 2010 earthquake. The lesson is planned to GCSE standards but can be used for KS3 as well. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. The content covered by the lesson are; location of Haiti, identifying the plate boundary that caused the earthquake, the primary and secondary impact of the earthquake, analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact, short and long term response to the earthquake, an analysis of the response to the earthquake. 2. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Map task to identify the location of Haiti and it’s boundary, case study worksheet throughout, factsheets on different aspects of the earthquake, a group work task, a writing task and a quiz. I’ve included a suggested homework task as well which can be given to students before or after the lesson. 4. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets and group discussion. 5. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a KS3 lesson on the four layers of a rainforest. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the four layers of a tropical rainforest, light distribution among the layers, species distribution among the layers. Learning resources used in the lesson are; True and false, images, sketch diagram, quiz, analysis and writing task. The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on rainforest layers then this can be used instead of the handout provided with the lesson. If not then use the handout. Just download and teach!

This is world map skill lesson. In the lesson students will be locating continents, oceans and some countries on a world map then creating their own map version. The purpose of the lesson is to improve students location awareness. This is a practical lesson, a good task for any time of the year but especially suitable for end of term run ins or those dreaded period 5s or for use as a cover lesson. There is a quiz at the end to wrap up the lesson as well. The lesson is suitable for all key stages.

This is a KS3 lesson on crime around the world focusing on murder rates. The aim is to show how geography can be integrated in other subject matter. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; difference between total murders and murder rates, total murder data for different regions of the world, murder rates data for different countries and the factors influencing murder rates in HICs vs LICs. Learning resources used in the lesson are; homicide data analysis task, graph task, calculating murder rates task, map task , an information sheet used for an analysis task and an extended writing task. Differentiation used in the lesson are: differentiated tasks and support material for graph and writing task. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a case study lesson on the Mt St Helens 1980 eruption. The lesson is planned to GCSE standards but can be used for KS3 as well. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; location of Mt St Helens volcano, identifying the plate boundary that caused the eruption, the primary and secondary impact of eruption and analysis of the economic, social and environmental impact of the eruption. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Map task to identify the location of the Mt St Helens volcano and its boundary, case study worksheet, factsheets on different aspects of the 1980 eruption, writing task and video clips. Differentiation used in the lesson are: challenge tasks and differentiated information sheets and group discussion. The lesson is planned in detail and all the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Just download and teach!

This is a KS3 and GCSE lesson on the effects and management of tropical rainforests. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the effects of deforestation (local and global) and the main strategies used to manage rainforests. Learning resources used in the lesson are; a quiz, a video clip, Amazon case study hand out, management strategies hand out, writing task with guidance and peer assessment. The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. If you have a textbook on deforestation in the Amazon rainforest then this can be used instead of the case study resources included on the ppt. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 / KS2 lesson on reading contours. It is a very good practical lesson that will get students really involved in map work. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of the term contours, how to use contour lines, practice giving height using contours, how do contours show steep and gentle slopes, creating your own map with contour lines. Learning resources used in the lesson are; quiz, contour map work using grid references, matching contour lines with shape of land task, drawing contour lines on a map. Other facts; The answers for the practice activities are included on the ppt which makes it even easier for non specialists to deliver. What do you get in the package? The lesson is planned in detail all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Now just download and teach!

This is a KS3 and GCSE introductory lesson on the key features of a tropical rainforest (TRF) Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; the location of tropical rainforests, the climate of TRFs, the daily weather of TRFs, the characteristics of TRFs Learning resources used in the lesson are; Myth and fact task, map task, climate charts, weather charts, images and word clouds, and fill in the blank writing task. What do you get in the package; The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. There are also answers for most of the activities so self assessment can be done in the lesson and it would make it ideal for non-specialists teaching the course. If you have a textbook on rainforest then this can be used however, everything you need to deliver the lesson is provided. Just download and teach!

This is a GCSE lesson on the resource inequality. It meets the AQA specification however, it can be adapted easily for other exam boards. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition of key resource inequality terms, global resource consumption pattern, distribution of resource reserves, water scarcity distribution, food scarcity distribution, reasons for resource distribution. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz, several distribution maps, writing tasks, analysis tasks, several past paper questions. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE level lesson on tsunami response. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Definition an description of tsunamis, tsunami response strategies explained, facts and effects of the Indian ocean 2004 tsunami, assessment of the response to the Indian ocean 2004 tsunami. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clip, written work, analysis tasks, past paper question. Answers are included for some tasks. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is a GCSE level lesson on coastal processes, landforms and management. The Swanage coast is used as a case study; Old Harry rocks to Perveril Point. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Coastal processes recap, location of Swanage coastline, geology of the Swanage coast, specific processes and landforms along the Swanage coastline, land use along the Swanage coast and coastal management along the Swanage coast. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, map task, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks, matching task and an exam focus question. Answers are included for most of the tasks for self assessment. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

This is an A-level lesson on tropical storms focusing on their characteristics and causes of their formation. It is suitable for all specification but was prepared with the AQA A-level specs specifically. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Characteristics of a tropical storm, anatomy of a tropical storm, location and distribution of tropical storms, analysis of the location of tropical storms, causes of tropical storm formation. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Quiz, images, video clips, map task, diagram task, written task, analysis tasks, and an exam focus question. Answers are included for most of the tasks for self assessment. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. However, students should always be encouraged to use their text book to broaden their understanding. Now just download and teach!

Complete GCSE lesson to teach: The location of tropical rainforests The interaction between biotic and abiotic factors in a tropical rainforest Plant and animal adaptations in tropical rainforests The lesson is suitable for different specifications but was planned for Edexcel B. Answers are included with some of the tasks which should aid self assessment. There are also exam style questions included.

This is an GCSE lesson on the key characteristics of tropical rainforests including their location and climate. It is suitable for all specification but specifically designed for the Edexcel B specs, Paper 3; Forests under Threat. Key facts about the lesson are: The content covered by the lesson are; Distribution of tropical rainforests. Climate of tropical rainforest. Relationship between temperature and rainfall in tropical rainforest regions. Key characteristics of tropical rainforests. Learning resources used in the lesson are; Starter quiz with answers. Rainforest distribution map analysis with answers. Analysis of a climate chart of a tropical rainforest region. Video clip analysis. Written tasks. Exam focus question. What do you get in the package: The lesson is planned in detail and all of the resources for teaching the lesson are included in the ppt; starter, learning activities with all resources, clear outline of learning tasks and a plenary. Students however, should be encourage to use their standard GCSE text book as background reading. Now just download and teach!

This is KS3 lesson designed to expose students to the use of maps in understanding our place in the world. It’s essentially a map skill lesson where students move from local to global using different maps. Key facts about the lesson are: 1. All the resources for teaching the lesson are included. The ppts have everything from starter to plenary including all the geography resources for delivery. Download and just teach! 2. The lesson is differentiated with support for learners of varying abilities. 3. The lesson is a practical lesson so students will be engage in active learning throughout.