Global Resource Management KS3
Unit Overview: Global Resource Management – Food, Water & Energy (KS3, Aligned with AQA GCSE Themes)
This well-structured KS3 Geography unit mirrors key content from the AQA GCSE Geography specification, making it the perfect foundation for future study of the Resource Management topic at KS4. Through real-world case studies, data analysis, and engaging activities, students explore the global distribution and increasing demand for food, water, and energy, alongside issues of insecurity, inequality, and sustainability. With a strong focus on critical thinking and decision-making, the unit helps develop core geographical skills while deepening students' understanding of global challenges.
Lesson Breakdown:
Lesson 1: The Global Distribution of Resources
Students examine how food, water, and energy are unevenly distributed across the world and why this matters for people's quality of life and development.
Lesson 2: Exploring Global and Local Food Insecurity
An investigation into the causes and consequences of food insecurity at both global and UK levels, including natural, economic, and political factors.
Lesson 3: Energy Provision in the UK
Students learn how the UK’s energy mix is changing, and explore the challenges of balancing supply, demand, sustainability, and energy security.
Lesson 4: Global Water Supply and Demand
This lesson introduces the global patterns of water availability and use, highlighting regions experiencing water scarcity and the reasons behind it.
Lesson 5: Water Insecurity and Solutions
Students explore the concept of water insecurity, learn about desalination and other strategies, and evaluate which methods are best suited to different global contexts.
Lesson 6: Water Security – The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Case Study
A high-impact lesson examining the real-world conflict and cooperation around the GERD. Students consider how shared water sources create geopolitical challenges and opportunities.
All lessons include PowerPoints, printable resources, key vocabulary, and activities designed to support retrieval, geographical literacy, and extended writing. Suitable for KS3 learners and perfect for bridging the gap to GCSE.
