This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the sustainability of Dubai in the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Describe the sustainable features of Dubai. • Explain the extent to which Dubai is a sustainable city. • Improve sustainability of a Dubai hotel complex.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the Climate Change in the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Describe the causes of climate change. • Explain the effects of climate change on the Middle East. • Analyse methods to prevent climate change in the Middle East.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the oil and development of the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Identify the quantity and location of oil reserves in the Middle East. • Complete a flow line map of global oil trade. • Categorise the impacts of oil on the Middle East.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the Population of the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Describe the population density in the Middle East. • Compare the populations of two contrasting countries through population pyramids. • Suggest reasons why the populations are so diverse.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the Biomes of the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Describe the characteristics of biomes within the Middle East. • Create a food web of species found in the Desert. • Explain the adaptations of Desert species.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the Geography of the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Describe the location of the Middle East. • Explain the physical characteristics of the Middle East. • Create a cross section of land formations.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Russia. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the climate of Russia. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe the climatic zones and weather of Russia. Complete a climate graph of Russia. Explain how climate change can affect Russia.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. **This is the scheme of work for the unit.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the Tourism of the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Describe the rate of tourism in the Middle East. • Compare the impacts of tourism in Middle Eastern countries. • Suggest ways to make tourism more sustainable in the Middle East.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Africa. This was initially designed for Year 9 students in preparation for a GCSE in Geography but can easily be used with other year groups. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on trading relationships between African nations and China. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe the political relationships throughout time in Africa. Compare advantages and disadvantages of Chinese investment in Africa. Debate for or against Chinese involvement .

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Russia. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on Russia’s occupation of the Arctic. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe ownership of land (and ocean) in the Arctic. Explain why Russia wants the Arctic. Do you agree that drilling in the arctic cannot be done sustainably?

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the Development of the Middle East. The objectives of the lesson are: • Locate Qatar and Yemen. • Compare the social, economic and political contexts of both countries. • Evaluate methods to improve the development of Yemen.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Middle East. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses is an assessment with mark scheme for the unit.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Africa. This was initially designed for Year 9 students in preparation for a GCSE in Geography but can easily be used with other year groups. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the importance of the African Savannah. The objectives of the lesson are: Identify the ‘big five’ and construct their food webs. Explain the interrelationships between soil and species in the savannah. Suggest positives & negatives of species conservation in the savannah.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Russia. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the population of Russia. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe the population distribution. Explain why people don’t live across the entire country. Compare quality of life for people in Russia.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Russia. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. **This lesson is an assessment for Russia with a revision guide.

This is a reading list of 70 fiction and non-fiction books used for KS3 Geographers. Units associated with the books listed are presented. Enjoy!

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for **KS3 **around the place of Africa. This was initially designed for Year 9 students in preparation for a GCSE in Geography but can easily be used with other year groups. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, further reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of TNC’s in Africa, particularly Shell. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe the features of a trans-national corporation. Identify the social, economic and environmental issues of oil in Nigeria. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of TNC’s.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the place of Russia. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. There is clear sequencing of skills and knowledge throughout. This lesson focuses on the development of Russia. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe the GDP of Russia. Explain how the Geography of Russia affects development. Compare the job sectors of Russia.

This is part of a series of Geography lessons designed for KS3 around the concept of sustainability. This SOW is complete with fully resourced lessons, assessments, furthering reading and ideas for building in cultural capital to the curriculum. This lesson focuses on building sustainability. The objectives of the lesson are: Describe what an Eco-home needs. Compare the sustainability features of a sustainable home. Suggest the best features for your own sustainable home.