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All my uploads are full, high quality lessons designed with a great deal of thought towards usability for both teacher and learner. If you like my resources please leave a review. Thanks!
This is a full 1 hour lesson that introduces the One Child Policy to KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on the Geography of China, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on population control policies. The lesson includes 1 powerpoint and 3 worksheets.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand what the One Child Policy is and why it was needed.'
Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand the impact of the one child policy.'
In the lesson we look at:
- Causes and effects of the One Child Policy
The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice. Ease of use is my aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
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Unit: A-Level Geography - Resources (16-18)
Lesson: 1 - Ecological Footprint & Carrying Capacity
Key Concepts: Ecological Footprint, Carrying capacity, Overshoot
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates the concept of the Ecological Footprint as a means of measuring consumption and other associated concepts for A-Level students. The lesson is the second in a unit on Resources. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored to your needs.
The lesson covers the following:
⇨ The scale and impact of student’s consumption
⇨ The concept of the Ecological Footprint method, and its pros and cons
⇨ The scale and impact of global consumption
⇨ An illustrated explanation of carrying capacity
⇨ The concept of overshoot and it’s consequences
⇨ The combined impact of all three key concepts
This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context.
Included in Lesson:
⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section).
⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these.
⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups.
The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help.
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This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the concept of the multiplier effect in a development context. The lesson is the third lesson of a unit on development focussed on Ghana, though the nearly all of the lesson is non-country specific and can easily be changed to suit another country. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on development / Ghana.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can explain what the 'multiplier effect' is and how it positively
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of northern and southern Ghana and their differences
- An insight into what life is like in rural areas in northern Ghana
- Development challenges that exist in northern Ghana
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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Unit: IBDP Geography - Resources (16-18)
Lesson: 3 - Consumption & Availability: Water, Land & Food
Key Concepts: Embedded water, Water Footprint, Nutrient Transition
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson for IB Diploma students that investigates how much water we use, how we use it and how much water is available. It also focusses on how rising food consumption impacts water and land resources. The lesson is the third in the unit on Resources.
The lesson covers the following:
⇨ The scale and impact of water consumption in HICs, MICs and LICs and how this differs.
⇨ The concept of embedded water, the water footprint method and water exports.
⇨ Global water availability.
⇨ The impact food production has on land use and agricultural land / soil.
⇨ The concept of ‘nutrient transition’ from staple crops to meat in developing countries.
⇨ Explaining trends in food consumption and availability around the world.
This lesson is designed for ease of use, the key concepts are explained in a straightforward manner going into just the right amount of depth. Students then use a combination of tasks and data analysis to explore the concepts in context.
Included in Lesson:
⇨ Presentation: A powerpoint, including all images, text and online links (found in the notes section).
⇨ Printable Handouts: Pdf. Worksheets that correspond to tasks in the presentation - you can teach the lesson with or without these.
⇨ Offline Resources: As online sources often break or become outdated, offline versions are also provided as backups.
The lesson has been thoroughly proofread and road tested in a classroom setting – however if you do spot any errors please let me know and I’ll be happy to help.
Please feel free to leave a review :)
Happy teaching!
This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Russia's vast wealth of oil and gas and European countries’ dependency on it. The lesson is the fifth lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself. It is also included in a 3 part bundle on Russia.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand that Russia has great stores of oil and gas, making it a wealthy and powerful country.
Learning Outcome 2 - 'I understand how Russia has recently gained an important role as an ‘energy superpower’, which influences its relationships with other countries.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Flow maps (reading and making)
- Energy security & dependency
- Russia
- Oil & Gas
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a bundle of 3 lessons that covers the geography of Russia and its place in the 21st century. The main focus is on its natural resources and how they both help and hinder the country.
This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Africa and Ghana. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on development, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘With detailed place knowledge, I can describe Africa and Ghana."
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of Africa
- A detailed study of Ghana
- Development
- Core and periphery (challenge)
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that focuses on the area around the Emirates Stadium in London. The lesson presents a variety of positive and negative viewpoints on sporting regeneration and is the third lesson of a ‘Geography of Sport’ unit at KS3. It is also part of a bundle pack available in my shop.
Learning Outcome 1 – 'I understand the advantages and disadvantages that building a new football stadium can bring to a place.‘
In the lesson we look at:
-Sport
- Social and economic factors of sport as a regenerative driver.
- Local stakeholder analysis
-Geography of place and space
-Key geographical terms
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. There is also challenge tasks included for higher attainment students.
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This is a full 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates what 'peak oil' is and the implications it may have. The lesson is the third lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand why there is rising demand for oil around the world and the idea behind falling supply.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
Oil demand, supply and consumption
The concept of 'Peak oil'
Global problems and outcomes
Qualitative analysis of these outcomes and problems
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates Chinese culture and way of life to Key Stage 3 students. The lesson is the second lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I know what culture is, what Chinese culture is like and the way of life in China varies between places.
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of culture.
- An exploration of 3 different locations within China.
- What life is like for Chinese children.
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
This unit covers a range of geographic concepts that can be found in the lesson descriptions. The following lessons are included in the bundle:
L1: Earth as a Natural Resource
L2: Rocks as a Natural Resource
L3: Soil as a Natural Resource
L4: The Biosphere as a Natural Resource
L5: Water as a Natural Resource
L6: Oil as a Natural Resource
L7: Sustainable Resource Use
L8: Local Sustainability Fieldwork Report (Assessment)
Ease of use is central to the lessons and you should be able to teach them without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required. You can buy this unit as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll to be of assistance :)
This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that investigates the pros and cons of its energy industry through social, economic and environmental impacts. The lesson is the seventh lesson of a unit on natural resources and energy, though it could easily be adapted to other themes or used as a standalone lesson on the country itself / natural resources. It is also included in a 3 part bundle on Russia.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I understand the social, environmental and economic impacts of Russia's energy economy'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Recap of Russian geography
- The environmental, social and economic impacts of the energy industry in Russia
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a full 1 hour GCSE lesson that investigates storm or flood hydrographs. The lesson is part of a unit covering 'Topic 3: Why is there a variety of river landscapes in the UK and what are the processes that shape them?' on the new Ed-Excel B spec, though it could easily be adapted to other specifications or graded down for KS3.
Aim:- 'To be able to read a flood hydrograph and understand the human and physical geography reasons why areas flood.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- Human and physical factors
- How to read a hydrograph
- How to identify different patterns in hydrographs
- Exam practice question
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes referenced handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
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This is a 1 hour KS3 lesson that introduces China to Key Stage 3 students through a picture exercise and an atlas enquiry task. The lesson is the first lesson of a unit on China. This lesson is also available as part of a bundle on China.
Learning Outcome 1 – ‘I can describe China's location and key human and physical geographical characteristics and explain why they are important.'
This lesson covers the following themes:
- An overview of the physical and human geography of China
- Map and atlas skills
- Understanding and interpreting challenging geographic data relating to countries.
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with full instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, challenge / extension handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom :)
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This is a 2 hour A-Level / IB Diploma lesson that gives an overview of:
/- Drainage basins and the hydrological cycles
The lesson is the first in a unit on Freshwater and contains a presentation, handout and offline resources - all the theory is included in the lesson. It is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. It can also be delivered at GCSE level.
Key Question – ‘What are the basic functions of the hydrological cycle?’
This lesson covers the following themes:
/- Open and closed systems
/- Drainage basins
/- Hydrological cycle (inputs / outputs / transfers / stores)
Ease of use is the aim, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes labelled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :)
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This is a full 1 hour lesson that investigates the effects of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK with KS3 students. The lesson is part of a unit on Extreme Weather and part of a unit bundle and a two part bundle on storms in the UK, though it could easily be adapted to other place based examples or a general lesson on weather.
Learning Outcome 1 - 'I understand the effects of (mid-latitude) storms in the UK.'
In the lesson we look at:
- Recap on the causes of mid latitude storms
- Mapping
- Key facts of mid-latitude storms
- Coastal flooding
- Wind damage
- Place based examples of mid-latitude storms
The lesson is designed to be visually appealing, with 'to the point' content that's easy to pick up and run with at short notice.
Ease of use is my aim for both teacher and student, so the lesson includes a compact presentation with instructions and guidance in the notes section below each slide, it also includes fully referenced, differentiated handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read.
Please help me out and leave a review if you like my resources, they take a lot of time and effort to produce! :)
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Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L1 - How do we use the earth as a natural resource?
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• Spheres of the earth and how are they link together.
• What resources we need from the earth.
• Whether resources are renewable or non-renewable.
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
Happy teaching!
Key Stage 3 Geography – Resources Unit (8 Lesson Unit)
L2 - How are rocks a natural resource?
This lesson covers the following key geographic concepts:
• Timeline of the earth.
• Types of rocks and rock processes.
• Rocks in technology and energy.
Ease of use is central to the lesson and you should be able to teach it without prior knowledge.
Geography Master resources include a presentation and any offline resources required, so no broken links. You can also buy this lesson as part of a 4 lesson or 8 lesson whole unit bundle.
These resources take a lot of time to pull together so please do leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom.
Equally, any problems, please let TES know and I’ll try to be of assistance :)
Happy teaching!
This is a 2 hour ‘post-16’ lesson that investigates what a superpower is and what their economic, geopolitical and cultural influence is to A-Level and IB Diploma students, it is not A-Level exam board specific though the geography is universal and can be easily tailored. The lesson is the second in a unit on Globalisation.
Key Question – ‘How Does Globalisation Vary Spatially?’
This lesson covers the following themes:
What are global superpowers? What is their economic, geopolitical and cultural influence?
What are two named examples of global superpowers? How do they differ?
Concepts:
Hard power
Soft Power
Neocolonialism
Emerging Economies
Military Industrial Complex
Ease of use is the aim, the lesson includes a compact presentation with labeled, organised, handouts with printing instructions and is of course, proof read. The pack also includes a selection of wider reading on Globalisation at A-Level and IB Diploma. I compress all my lesson materials to protect my work and also to make downloading easier - please see sample image.
These resources take me hours to pull together so please leave a review if they’ve helped you out in the classroom. :)
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A bundle of 3 lessons aimed at covering OS map skills, regeneration and sport for 11-14 year olds. The unit is fully annotated and contains explicit instructions of how to use the worksheets and and where they link into the powerpoint presentations.