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Four PowerPoint presentations to outline the characteristics of each accompanied by short YouTube clips to show students the eruptions. Suitable for AS/A2 as an introduction to volcanic hazards

DISASTER HOTSPOTS Why are some places more hazardous and disaster prone than others? Edexcel International A Level Geography (AS)

Biodiversity patterns - Key Ideas: Biodiversity can be defined in different ways ; The distribution of biodiversity depends on a range of factors. Presentation with set classwork and homework, links to short videos on themes covered and links to resources for further study.

IAL History presentation outlining the key fact as to why the USA failed in the Vietnam war

Detailed outline of guerrilla warfare in Afghanistan as part if Edexcel IGCSE Changing Nature of Warfare unit in Paper 2

Researching named contrasting cyclones to compare physical characteristics and human impacts. Case studies: Hurricane Katrina (2005) Hurricane Nargis (2008) - Edexcel IA2 Weather and Climate

IA2 Threat to Biodiversity (International A Level) Key ideas: Ecosystem services is an important concept Key processes operate within ecosystems maintaining their health

Brief presentation to explain role of Warm and Cold Ocean currents and their role in atmospheric circulation and energy (heat) transfer

Typhoon Haiyan case study for IGCSE Geography (9-1 Edexcel) with text notes, footage, photos to describe origin, track, impact, response and aftermath. Over 40 slides in a PowerPoint.

Tropical Cyclones - A level - Formation, Source and track, Hazards. A presentation for IA2 Edexcel A level for compulsory unit: Atmosphere and Weather Systems. This presentation covers tropical cyclones as a major short-term weather hazard, Source and track, cross-section of a tropical cyclone, formation and associated hazards. There are a couple of past paper questions taken from other examining boards to cover student breadth of knowledge and links to many external YouTube videos to help get a good background in tropical cyclone formation. Specifically designed for International A Level students (Edexcel) but suitable for all other boards too. (This presentation may take over 2 full lessons to complete as there are over 40 slides and the above-mentioned video links)

‘Wind power is a shameful waste’ - A letter from Mr Clive Turner to a local newspaper disputing the efficiency and benefits of wind turbines in comparison to his advocacy of natural gas. This is a lesson starter - and students are encouraged to reply to the letter in any way they want - positively or negatively, after researching the facts put to them in the letter and those they find themselves. A good stimulus for A level discussion (Energy Security)

Understand how prediction and monitoring technology can reduce the impact of some disasters but not others. Notes for A Level (IAL / AS) Geography students of all boards. Word Document and pdf file of 5 pages that includes information on volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and tornadoes.

World at Risk - Week 3 lessons Disaster hotspots: Why are some places more hazardous and disaster prone than others? Case Study: Armenia, Honduras, California, Phillipines, Colombia. The elements at risk, World Bank analysis, Impact of disasters, Disproportionate effect, Cycle of loss and recovery, Disaster relief, Hazard mapping. A presentation for A level students as a basis for their own research and enhanced studies.

IAS Geog - Week 1 - World at Risk - Global hazards and causes 65 slide presentation with video links for clear explanation and classroom activities Enquiry question: What are global hazards and what causes them? IAS Geography / Topic 1: World at Risk When does a hazard become a disaster? Natural hazards are caused bygeophysical processes: Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Landslides, Tsunamis. Natural hazards are caused byhydro-meteorological processes: Cyclones, Depressions, Weather associated with a depression, Hurricanes, Drought, Floods, Tornadoes, El Niño explained. Disaster risk can be explained bythe relationship between hazards,vulnerability and capacity to cope (The Disaster Risk Equation) Global Warming: Causes of global warming, The major sources of greenhouses gases, Predicted Effects of Global Warming for the year 2100, What have we done about it so far? UNFCCC – 20 Years of Effort and Achievement, Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement, Bonn climate change conference (COP 23) Context and chronic hazards

How tsunamis are caused by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, underwater landslides, ice calvings. This PowerPoint presentation includes all the facts and figures for the above case studies as well as video clips (YouTube) from BBC News, CNN and other sources including CCTV clips of tsunami footage. The resource can be used for IGCSE students for all boards but please be warned that SOME OF THE IMAGERY CAN BE DISTRESSING SO SHOULD BE USED SELECTIVELY (BBC News shows graphic detail)

PowerPoint presentation with classwork and homework slides. Links to further reading and viewing of videos. Covers basic theme and topics of question with good visuals and clear explanations of pros and cons to help with IAL requirements

Why do places choose to rebrand? An outline for Geography AS students.

A slide show of pictures to prompt a discussion on globalisation and to introduce the main elements of the topic to year 8 and 9 Global Perspectives / Geography / Citizenship students

The Diversification of Employment in the UK How employment and the economy of the UK is being changed radically Employment in the ‘Green Sector’ Where will new jobs be created? New jobs in Water Management New Jobs in Waste Management Green Transport The Development of the Digital Economy Costs and Benefits of the Digital Economy Education and research Foreign workforce Impact of changing working practices Self Employment Impacts of these new changes