In this lesson, students will explore the complex causes of desertification and examine why certain areas—particularly semi-arid regions like the Sahel and Badia in Jordan—are especially vulnerable. Through group-based analysis using SOLO Taxonomy hexagons, students will identify and connect the physical and human factors driving desertification, such as climate change, population growth, and poor land management. By examining a real-world case study and building geographical links between causes, students will develop critical thinking skills and deepen their understanding of how environmental systems interact. The lesson culminates with a GCSE-style question to reinforce structured written responses and argument development.
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The Middle-East unit plus booklet
Take your KS3 students on a journey through one of the most fascinating and misunderstood regions of the world with this engaging and fully resourced Middle East unit. This scheme of work introduces students to the physical geography, human landscapes, and contemporary challenges of the Middle East, including climate, conflict, resource management, and population dynamics. With case studies, enquiry-based tasks, and interactive activities—including map skills, data interpretation, and decision-making exercises—students develop a well-rounded and critical understanding of this diverse region. Perfect for deepening global awareness and building synoptic links across the geography curriculum.
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The Middle-East KS3
Take your KS3 students on a journey through one of the most fascinating and misunderstood regions of the world with this engaging and fully resourced Middle East unit. This scheme of work introduces students to the physical geography, human landscapes, and contemporary challenges of the Middle East, including climate, conflict, resource management, and population dynamics. With case studies, enquiry-based tasks, and interactive activities—including map skills, data interpretation, and decision-making exercises—students develop a well-rounded and critical understanding of this diverse region. Perfect for deepening global awareness and building synoptic links across the geography curriculum.
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