Resource that was used with a IGCSE1 class studying the Earthquakes and Volcanoes topic. It easily filled a 90 minute lesson. The content of the PPT could be used to generate more tasksheet, discussion activities.
PPT breakdown. 32 slides cover the following content:
lesson objectives, key words and syllabus links.
the 3 Pâs of earthquake preparadness - predict, plan and prepare
Tips to follow in an earthquake event
Engineering techniques that can be used to make buildings more earthquake resistant, includeing padded foundations, dampeners, shock absorbers, cross bracing, deep foundations. Each method has a small animation to aid in the explantion
The final slide has two tasks for the students to complete - a sketch task of an earthquake resistance builidng, and a written explanation of the 3 Pâs.
19 Slide PPT covering the main flow types in rivers:
Laminar
Turbulent
Helicoidal
PPT includes written explanation, diagrams of each type of flow.
Helicoidal explanation includes details around meander, pool and riffle formation.
The last slide includes a written task that can be answered using the information in the presentation.
I used this in an AS level class studying the Hydrology and Geomorphology topic.
Easy 40 minute lesson.
22 slide PPT covering overpopulation, underpopulation, optimum population including case studies. I used this for an A-Level Geography class studying the Population Core Human Geography topic.
Detailed breakdown of the PPT:
Definition of key words: overpopulation, underpopulation, optimum population, population policies
Bangladesh case study, an overpopulation country. Case study includes embedded video, maps, background information about the country, and information about the causes and impacts of overpopulation.
Australia case study, an underpopulation country. Case study includes embedded video, maps, background information about the country, and info about the causes and impacts of underpopulation there.
Pack includes a task sheet which students can complete using information from the PPT.
This comfortably filled a 60 minute lesson.
Pack includes a 21 slide PPT which has the following:
Annual hydrograph analysis based on annotated example
Flood hydrograph analysis using annotated example
Numerous labelled examples of different types of hydrographs
Step-by-step slides showing how a hydrograph is constructed
Definitions of key terms, including rising limb, lag time, baseflow etc.
There is a task on Slide 9 based on a textbook task, and the relevant textbook pages are included in this pack.
I have also included an extra task sheet with questions based on the factors that can influence the shape of a hydrograph. I have included textbook resources to help the students complete this task.
I used this for an A-Level class, and also an IGCSE class.
Pack includes a 30 slide PPT covering the following:
key word defintions: scree, Felsenmeer, regolith
weathering definition
physical weathering definition
freeze-thaw weathering explanation, using photographs and annotated diagrams, and the resultant land forms and features - scree, felsenmeer
heating and cooling/thermal fracture explanation, definition and photographs and resultant landforms
Pack includes a task booklet with questions that they students can apply their knowledge from the PPT to answer.
I used this in an A-Level Geography class studying the Rocks and Weather core unit.
37 slide PPT resource covering the reasons for the growth in tourism, the positive and negative impacts, and methods to manage the impacts of tourism.
PPT includes:
15 slide âGuess the Locationâ quiz.
What are the reasons for the growth in tourism - economic, social and political reasons
Graph showing the growth of international tourism- by region (Europe, Asia, etc)
the positive and negative impacts of tourism
sustainable tourism - mini case studies: Bhutan, Fiji.
methods to reduce the impact of tourism: protected areas, quotas, tourist hubs.,
There is a task/questions for the students to answer on the last slide.
Plenty or material for a complete lesson, involving class and individual tasks.
Useful for IGCSE level Tourism topic.
Suitable for IGCSE Climate and Natural Vegetation lesson - focusing on Equatorial Regions.
12-slide PPT introducing rainforests - their location, climate and structure.
PPT includes:
Definition of key words: climate, diurnal range, photosynthesis
2 maps showing where rainforests are found
the main climatic features of equatorial climates
focus on the climatic features of Manaus - including a map showings its location and a climate graph showing its average climate features
short discuss/share task unpacking the climate of Manaus
diagram showing the vegetation structure and features of rainforests
Worksheets/Tasksheets include:
3 Page work booklet. Questions are based on the climate of equatorial regions, the structure of the vegetation in rainforests, the distribution of tropical rainforests, and a short Manaus case study.
4 page booklet featuring past paper exam questions.
10 question True/False quiz based on the content of the lesson. This could be used as a plenary, or as the stater in follow-up lessons.
This is packaged and ready to teach, there is enough material here for 2-3 lessons.
Glossy PPT written for A-Level Coastal Environment topic, but could be used for IGCSE Coasts topic as well.
PPT has 26 slides and covers and includes the following:
A video showing âbefore and afterâ marine erosion examples taken from the 12 Apostles landforms in Australia
The erosion processes that shape coastlines: Hydraulic Action, Abrasion, Attrition, Solution and Cavitation
Each erosion type features a written description plus an embedded video explaining the erosion type.
Last slide has a Sketch task where students have to sketch the main types of marine erosion in action.
The content of the PPT could easily be used to generate a work sheet for the students.
36 slide PPT that I used with an A-Level class that was studying the Environment Management Advanced Human Geography topic.
The PPT focuses on the environmental impacts of energy production, use and transport.
Detailed breakdown of the PPT:
-the environmental impacts of renewable sources such as wind and HEP power
the environmental impacts of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels, fracking etc
the environmental impact of nuclear power with a short case study on Chernobyl and the local, regional and continental scale impacts of this event
the environmental impacts of energy transport, including a short case study of the Exxon Valdez incident
the environmental impacts of energy production: local and regiona and globall. This includes information about acid rain and wet and dry deposition, and global warming caused by the enhanced greenhouse effect.
The final slide includes two exam style questions for the students to attempt.
There is enough material here for 2 lessons.
30 slide PPT covering the strategies and reduce the risk/mitigating the damage of mass movement events.
I used this in an A Level Geography class that was studying the Rocks and Weathering core physical geography topic.
There is enough material here for 2-3 lessons.
PPT includes:
lesson objectives, key words and links to syllabus.
slope stabilisation strageties: rocks bolts, pins, anchors, gabions, netting and drainage.
PPT includes 3 tasks:
describing addition mitigation strategies using textbook resources
case study task sheet
past exam question task
Copies of all required resources are included in this pack.
27 slide PPT which covers the main types of volcanoes.
I used this in an A2 class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, but this would also be useful for an IGCSE class studying Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Breakdown of the PPT:
Cinder cone volcano explanation
Composite volcano explanation
Shield Volcano explanation
Hotspots explanation
The last two slides include recall/explain questions for the students to complete, as well as a research/exam type question.
PPT includes diagrams, photos and GIF animations.
I have included the material I used with a KS3 History class studying the Black Death.
There are 2 PPTâs including Information about the Black Death, its causes and symptoms, how it spread and attempts to treat it.
I have includes a Make Your Own Mask project task with instructions and templates that the students can use to make their own mask in a creative, practical task.
This resource includes 2 lessons that I developed for a lower secondary GP class studying Globalisation
These 2 lessons were used to introduce the topic.
This pack include the task sheets and the information that I distributed to the students.
Lesson 1: What is Globalisation
Tasksheet includes definitions, summary writing task, Source Study, and topic reflection questions.
Lesson 2-3: Causes of Globalisation
Tasksheet includes source task (ie, how is this photo an example of globalisation), 200 word descriptive writing task using source material.
I used this in an A Level Geography class studying the Human Geography Core topic of Settlement Dynamics. This could also be used in an IGCSE class studying urban environments.
The PPT includes:
syllabus link (international A Level 6.3)
key words definitions and lesson objectives
Burgess Concentric Zone Model diagrams and explanation
Hoyt Sector Model, diagrams and explanantion
Harris and Ullman Multiple Nuclei Model, diagrams, photographs and explanation
Alonsoâs Bid Rent Theory and summary explanation
Griffin and Fords LEDC model, diagrams and explanation
Summary of the factors that affect the location of activities in urban areas - economic and physical factors
the final slide has summary questions and a past exam question example.
Enough material here for at least one lesson.
I used this PPT in an IGCSE class studying Topic 1.3 Migration.
The 21 slide PPT covers the following content:
the positive impacts of migration on the country of origin
the negative impacts of migration on the country of origin
the positive impacts of migration on the destination country
the negative impacts of migration on the destination country
the positve and negative impacts on the migrants themselves
The last three slides contain exam style questions.
I have also included an extra task sheet with question/answer tasks on media stories relating to the difficulties faced by migrants in destination countries.
The content of the PPT could be used to generate further task sheets etc.
Included in this pack is a Globalisation unit of work used with a Year 7 Global Perspectives class. There is enough material here for 5-6 lessons, and more if you chose to do the assignment task in-class. The PPT includes information, tasks, discussion starters, and formative and summative assignments.
The 39 slide PPT includes:
key word defintions starters
is globalisation a good or bad thing discussion starters
globalisation and trade activities and key word defintions
Is Globalisation a Good or Bad thing assignment task (Slide 22)
Silk Road study and assessment task
final summative assessment task option, including reflection task.
I have also include a variety of puzzles and crossword tasks.
Glossy 40 slide PPT GP resource that can be used with a lower secondary GP class studying climate zones and climate change. I used this in a school in China, so it has a China case study included.
There is enough material here for 3-4 lessons, and could be extended if class time is used for the students to work on the assessment tasks.
PPT includes:
Weather vs climate defintions
World climate zones
China case study - different climate zones in China
Coldest, hottest, driest, wettest cities in the world
Climate change and how human beings are contributing to this process
Action that people can take against climate change
PPT includes key word defintion slides
PPT includes research and poster making assessment task
PPT includes summative assessment task on raising awareness about climate change
PPT includes a end of topic self reflection task
PPT resource that I used with an international A-Level Geography class studying the Production, Location and Change topic - Focusing on the physical factors that can impact agriculture: Soil
PPT covers loam, humus, leaching, draining, water and nutrient retention.
Some short questions on the final slide for student work/discussion.
PPT can be used as a basis to produce more tasksheets, or as a starting point for further research.
Neat 16 slide PPT that introduces and explains the three main coral reef types: fringing, barrier and atoll.
Includes information, photos of each.
Last slide has summary/discussion questions.
I used this in an IGCSE class studying the Coasts topic.
PPT covering Waterfalls as an example of upper course river landforms.
I have used this with A-level and IGCSE classes, and it always works well.
PPT includes a sketch drawing task of the stages of waterfall formation.