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An informative resource for A Level Geography students that outlines how the world will respond post peak oil and the ramifications this will have on the world’s economy and commerce. A selection of alternatives to oil as a energy source are scrutinised such as Biofuels, Hydrogen Economy, Wind, Solar and Nuclear as to which one would most realistically replace oil once this finite resource runs out. Again this would be useful for students to keep as a revision aid and also to have with them when they practice exam technique.

An incredibly useful resource for English students (ranging from KS2-4) on all the different types of pronoun, grouped by the correct 1st, 2nd and 3rd person (singular and plural) to use when referring to the subject, object, possessive (singular and plural) and reflexive. The main advantage of this resource is its relevance and the various differentiation opportunities it provides. KS2 and KS3 students in particular could keep this by their desk as an aid to inform their writing and use the appropriate pronoun whereas KS4 students may be able to use this resource to analyse various different types of texts and the features contained within them. .

This informative revision resource for A Level Geography Students explains about a famous case study of coastal flooding in the Netherlands which is one of the main examples of flooding covered on the course. As well as providing statistics and background information on the case study (including human and physical factors which make the Netherlands more susceptible to flooding), it also clarifies the various land reclamation schemes undertaken to combat the areas at high risk of flooding. This is a useful resource for students to have in their file throughout the course and for practicing exam questions and improving exam technique.

This is a useful set of revision notes on Sampling for students in A Level Geography. It contains information on definitions of key words used in sampling, what constitutes a good sample, the different types of sampling and how to take such samples in Geography field work and investigations. A useful resource for students to store in their revision folders and also to have with them when they are completing field work and investigations as a useful reminder of how to take a correct sample/measure.

This is a very useful set of revision notes for A Level Geography students on Population in the Human Geography. It contains information on different perspectives on population growth, aging population (with case studies), population pyramids (linked to the Demographic Transition Model), and population case studies (China, Mauritius, India and Singapore) assessing their structure and success of the population policies instituted. This is useful for students to have as a resource to regularly consult throughout the course and also to have with them as an aide memoir to reference when completing exam questions that require the use of case studies.

This resource is a template to help students to accurately peer assess each other in a helpful and constructive manner. Pupils are guided by this resource to highlight good points of each others’ work whilst suggesting possible improvements to their fellow student’s work. This is a resource that works well in any subject, particularly those that involve writing and presentation tasks. It helps pupils to think in a deeper manner and critically appraise their own and others’ work.

This resource covers revision notes for Oil in the A Level Geography syllabus. It covers general statistical facts about oil, as well as briefly discussing different countries approach towards oil (a selection of MEDCs and LEDCs), human and physical factors affecting the production and consumption of oil, as well as summarising the paradox of plenty. This can be given to students to help with their own revision and exam technique as well as being given out in a lesson teaching the topic as a handout. 2

This resource covers revision notes for Hurricane Mitch, one of the main case studies covered in Physical A Level Geography. This provides a comprehensive overview of the case study including background information, social, environmental and economic impacts and the management/response of the situation as well as assessing reasons for the devastating impact of the hurricane. This resource can be used by students to help them revise for the exam and as an accompaniment when practicing answer exam questions which require the use of case studies. .

These revision notes summarise Hurricane Katrina, one of the main case studies for A Level Geography Students in Physical Geography. In this resource, background detail about the case study is provided, as well as short and long term social, economic and environmental impacts whilst assessing the management and response to the natural disaster. This is useful for teachers to distribute to students as a resource to aid with their revision and help practice exam technique on questions involving analysing case studies of natural disasters and hazards.

A great resource for secondary school students to help them think reflectively and promote higher-order thinking skills in any subject. This learning mat summarises the 6 thinking hats, defining them for pupils and giving them ideas on how they can apply them to the work or activity they’re completing. In my practice at schools I’ve had my students keep these learning mats on their desk whilst they are completing their work (especially group work, writing and critical thinking tasks), often encouraging them to consult them in order to get more thoughtful responses from. them.

A model answer for a 10 mark question in A Level Geography. The question was ‘Outline a geographical issue indicated and suggest appropriate strategies for its management.’ with the answer choosing to examine the issue of low global fertility rates. It’s useful for students to observe the structure of this model answer, the terminology used in it, examples illustrated and the analysis of the piece. They will then be able to integrate this and enhance their own answers to other 10 mark questions and improve their exam technique.

This is an extremely comprehensive 25 page resource for A Level Geography Students covering all topics in Geographical Skills and Investigations. Topics covered include: hypothesis testing, methods of data collection, types of maps, risk assessment, data representation including graphs, different types of data, data analysis including statistical measures (mean, standard deviation, standard error of the mean etc.) and statistical tests (Chi Squared, Mann-Whitney U Test). This can be used as part of a study aid for students throughout the course and also help with exam revision and practice.

This is a set of useful revision notes for A Level Geography students on Climate and the Atmosphere in Physical Geography. Topics covered include: key words and definitions, global circulation model, depressions, air masses and pressure. The resource is informative, succinct and written in an accessible manner with diagrams where appropriate. It will help students to structure their revision and also to act as an aid for completing exam questions.

This resource summarises 2 major case studies on Earthquakes covered in the A Level Geography Course: the Kashmir and Kobe Earthquakes. It covers the physical and human impacts of the earthquakes, the tectonics behind it, factors which pre-determined the earthquake, as well as an assessment of the short and long term response and management of the situation. This would be a useful resource teachers may distribute to pupils for revision purposes and to help with their studies throughout the course. It may also be used as an aid to help pupils with exam questions. 0

An incredibly helpful resource for sixth form students in helping them complete their university application. This resource is a model personal statement completed by a sixth form student for a Primary Teaching degree course. The personal statement is detailed whilst being succinct, including sections on work experience, personal reasons for wanting to study the course, academic history and interests/hobbies. The personal statement gives students an idea of what to include in and how to structure their own personal statement, possibly using it as a template. This resource could also be used by sixth form tutors/teachers who are helping their students complete their application to university.

A handy set of revision notes for A Level Geography students on Demography in Human Geography. Topics covered include definitions of key words (to help with exam technique), the Demographic Transition Model (Explanation and Criticism), Migration (with case studies) and other population models. It’s written in an accessible manner with diagrams and annotations where appropriate. Ideal in preparing students for their exams.

A handy pair of tables that sixth form students can use to compare both university courses and the actual universities themselves. This would be a very useful resource to assist with their UCAS applications in helping them to decide which course (and university) is right for them out of their choices and help them make an informed decision. The template on the courses allows aspects such as the length of the course, average class size, teaching/assessment methods, tuition fees and course content to be compared whilst the template comparing universities allows variables such as ranking, number of students, graduate employability, course satisfaction and extra-curricular facilities to be cross-referenced.

This is a useful revision aid for A Level English students summarising the theories of Child Language Acquisition. All major theorists are covered including Skinner, Piaget, Vygotsky, Chomsky and Lenenberg and how these theories correspond to the features of a child learning language in data and in general with short, but succinct explanations of each theory of child language acquisition. This would be a suitable handout for students to keep for revision before the exam and also to have alongside them as an aide memoir when completing exam questions.