This TWO HOUR resource investigates the difference between renewable and non-renewable energy. This pack contains a fun kinaesthetic activity, where pupils are required to engage with their fellow peers to match their card to its definition, picture and classification. The lesson teaches pupils how fossil fuels are formed over millions of years, as well as how they are used. The independent writing task requires half the pupils to create an argument for renewables, while the other half argue against them. This is then presented in a debate style presentation, where the class votes for the most convincing argument. A marking grid and writing fame for less able pupils is provided, along with an information sheet to help pupils construct their arguments.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘Urban issues and challenges’ module. In this lesson students learn about the challenges faced within Rocinha, Brazils largest favela. Pupils first gain an insight into life within a squatter settlement through a group task. The location of these dwellings is investigated and the students are taught why these communities develop where they do. The main challenges found within shanty towns are considered and pupils must annotate their favela diagram with the ideas discussed. The final activity requires individuals to sort a range of challenges into various categories.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘The changing economic world’ module. This 3 HOUR lesson investigates how the growth of tourism in an LIC can help to reduce the development gap. The material focus on both Kenyan safaris and beach resorts. The advantages and disadvantages of tourism are scrutinised. A fun kinesthetic exercise is used to teach pupils about tourism activities in these two different environments. Pupils then learn about potential solutions to the problems tourism brings. They are then tested in an extended exam style question, for which a writing frame is provided. An optional link to a 1 hour investigation into mass tourism in Kenya is also included, to help with pupil understanding.

This end of unit exam tests students ability to: use compass directions, interpret map symbols and height, use four and six figure grid references, record latitude and longitude values and measure distances using a scale bar.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The lesson is part of the ‘The changing economic world’ module. This resource uses pupil led discussion tasks to encourage independent thinking. The session looks why TNC’s and developed nations choose to invest in LIC’s, and the advantages and disadvantages to this are considered. The economic stimulation created by industrial development is another key aspect of this resource. Challenging questions are provided as well as some model answer guidance.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This 1-2 HOUR lesson teaches pupils the skills needed to compare earthquakes in countries of differing economic development. The lesson looks at the earthquakes causes, as well as their contrasting effects and response. The resource includes information sheets on the two case studies (Haiti and Kobe), as well as a comparison table. An A3 information collection sheet is used to consolidate the case study information. This can also be used alongside documentaries on the two events.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This 1 HOUR resource looks at the difference between constructive and destructive waves and investigate how they shape the coastline. The processes of weathering are over-viewed, as well as how the waves erode the coast through abrasion, solution attrition and hydraulic action.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. In this short lesson, pupils look at prompt images and try to think of reasons why the sediment has been deposited. A simple experiment is then used to highlight how energy influences deposition.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The resource teaches students to be able to describe what an ecosystem is. The lesson looks at how energy is transferred through food chains and how small changes to parts of a food web can result in significant changes to the ecosystem. A role play task is used to illustrate these systems and a key word check list provided to guide pupils. Two support videos are included, as well as a link to enable learners to produce their own food webs.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This two hour resource investigates rainforest adaptations. The lesson uses a mix ‘n’ match exercise to teach pupils of 8 adaptations that enable rainforest plans to thrive in their niche. The lesson then uses a market stall exercise to teach pupils additional adaptations of specific plant types. The resource includes a range of differentiated exam style questions to text the students understanding.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This 1-2 HOUR resource investigates the erosion features of hard coastlines. The lesson focuses on headland and bays, stacks and wave for platforms, as well factors effecting erosion rates. Interactive slides are used to holistically teach these aspects and handwriting frames are provided for less able students. Erosion processes are recapped throughout a game activity at the start of the lesson.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This two hour resource investigates rainforest characteristics. The lesson teaches pupils how to describe the location of the world’s rainforests. Pupils then learn how the climate influences the conditions found in this biome. A cardsort task is used to teach the characteristics of the jungle forest layers.

The TWO HOUR resource is a fun and engaging role play exercise! Pupils use the information provided to create their own TV news report. Five pre-determined roles are assigned to each member of the news team. They must then research the effects of global warming, both globally and for the UK, using the cards provided.

This FOUR HOUR resource looks the strategies used to slow global warming. In this lesson, pupils learn how individuals can live more sustainable lives. The lesson highlights man’s parasitic relationship with earth through a video clip and uses cartoon images to discuss environmental issues. Pupils complete a card sort to learn how public transport, recycling, solar panels, insulation and locally grown food can reduce their carbon emissions. They then produce a presentation on the current worldwide strategies, which they can present to the class. The lesson investigates which countries are the least sustainable through an ecological footprint mapping exercise. Pupils assess their own carbon footprint, to see how they could be more sustainable. The final task requires to create an invention that will assist in reduce the amount of energy they use. This is then presented to the class and a vote for the best invention is held.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. The presentation investigates the biomes of the world. Pupils must first list the biomes discussed in the video link provided. The lesson later investigates why the world’s biomes are found in bands around the world. The pupils are then required to provide a fact file about their chosen biome. Instructions are provided as well as a content checklist.

In this TWO HOUR lesson, pupils learn how their actions can impact people living on the other side of the planet. The mystery question requires pupils to find out how the actions of a boy living in Manchester, can have severe implications for a young girl living in Bangladesh. A detailed source booklet is included for pupils to use, along with sentence starters and writing frame for less able pupils.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. A categorising task is used to classify impacts of deforestation into social, economic and environmental groupings. The lesson then investigates both the positive and negative economic impacts of deforestation through a card sort task. An annotation exercise to describe the causes and impacts of soil erosion. The effects of deforestation on climate change and loss of biodiversity are also considered.

This resource relates to the AQA specification for GCSE (UK) exams from 2018 onwards. This resource investigates the importance of rain forests. The lesson teaches pupils why the worlds rain forests are shrinking at such an alarming rate. Students learn about logging, mining, HEP, cattle ranching and shifting cultivation through a 'snap' style exercise.