I am an experienced Teacher of Geography, Head of Department and SLE. My resources are designed to be easy and straightforward, with very little additional preparation required. The resources can be easily adapted/edited if required, and all worksheets are editable to fit your specific needs.
I am an experienced Teacher of Geography, Head of Department and SLE. My resources are designed to be easy and straightforward, with very little additional preparation required. The resources can be easily adapted/edited if required, and all worksheets are editable to fit your specific needs.
A complete resource with no further preparation required. An A3 sheet that covers the NEE section of the economic world unit of the AQA 9-1 GCSE. Nigeria is covered in depth. Designed to be used after the unit has been taught to summarise the important information. Subject specific vocabulary has been identified and the resource concentrates on the specific requirements of the syllabus. Ideal for use with revision guides, knowledge organisers or class notes. Editable version and ready to print PDF versions included. No other preparation is needed and the resource references the syllabus content but not textbooks etc.
A fully resourced lesson that explores the DTM in an active way. The power-point covers the key definitions and includes video links. The main activity is a market place/carousel activity in which the students move around the room collecting the information for each stage. The information sheets are in colour for high impact and would benefit from laminating to ensure they can be reused. The data is up to date using pyramids from the CIA website. Designed to meet the demands of the new 9-1 GCSE but suitable for KS3.
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A complete resource with no further preparation required. A double sided A3 revision sheet on the tropical storms section of the 9-1 AQA GCSE, editable if required. Designed to be used a part of a structured revision programme or as a summary/review sheet in preparation for unit assessments. Covers Typhoon Haiyan as the example of a tropical storm. PDF version also included for easy printing and distribution to your students.
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Designed for the 9-1 AQA Geography Exam. A complete lesson based on the Thar Desert as a case study for the Opportunities and Challenges section. The lesson contains a video link that covers the case study in detail. This is supported by a scaffolded exam question which includes an answer sheet. The lesson combines a memorable case study with a structured assessment activity. The examiner reports identifies that students found applying specific information to this question was problematic for many and the scaffolded exam question addresses this issue. They all remember the golden rat!
An alternative/complementary lesson based on the Oxford textbook is available separately.
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A complete lesson with a supporting vocabulary worksheet, no other resources are necessary, as a Knowledge Organiser is included. The Presentation includes links to videos and suggested tasks. Subject Specific Vocabulary is included with simple tasks to ensure these are understood. The structure of the Earth is explored with the characteristics of the 4 layers identified. The lesson then moves onto the theory of continental drift and a more detailed look at continental and oceanic crust. Simple assessment activities are included along with opportunities for retrieval. The lesson is designed to be taught from the front of the classroom with a clear and straightforward format.
Updated September 2017 with new differentiated worksheets. If you have already bought the old version you can simply download the updated versions by going to ‘my downloads’.
I have left the older versions available as downloads for the sake of nostalgia.
Differentiated worksheets that provide a model answers for students to explain the formation of cliffs/wave cut platforms and the formation of a stack. Written for the new 9-1 AQA Syllabus; they make use of the new mark scheme.
Includes:
1. Formation of caves , arches and stacks (L4)
2. Formation of caves, arches and stacks (5+)
3. Answer sheet for the above.
4. Formation of a wave cut platform (L4)
5. Formation of a wave cut platform (5+)
6. Answer sheet for wave cut platforms.
Easily slot into existing lessons or use to use with textbooks to provide easy differentiation. Answer sheets provided to allow for self/peer marking which helps reduce workload as well as ensuring that feedback is instant. Works well as a DIRT activity.
A KS3 version of the GCSE resource available elsewhere. This has been simplified . The objectives link to the new 1-9 GCSE Levels but stop at Level 6. Therefore it can be used comfortably with Year 8 and 9 groups. It covers reducing the risk of hurricanes by prediction, protection and planning.
A fully resourced lesson that covers the cause, effects and responses to a specific hurricane. Good to go and no additional resources required. Written for the AQA 9-1 GCSE Examination. Hurricane Haiyan makes a great up to date example. The Power-point has differentiated objectives linked to the new levels. The emphasis is on getting students to engage with the activities and demonstrate understanding. Resource sheets include differentiated activities and allow students to consolidate their learning. This can be completed as a single lesson with a straightforward case study template but with all the questions and resources there is plenty of material for 2 lessons and homework activities. The teacher copy of the example template can be used as a revision resource as it provides a concise summary of the content required.
A complete lesson with supporting worksheets, no other resources are necessary, as a Knowledge Organiser is included. The Presentation includes links to videos and suggested tasks. Subject Specific Vocabulary is included with simple tasks to ensure these are understood. Scaffolded worksheets are included that guide students through the key points. Answer keys are included to ensure live feedback can be given. The worksheets are editable and can be completed digitally if required and so are ideal for home learning use.
A double sided revision resource designed for the AQA 9-1 Course. It covers processes, landforms and coastal protection methods. To be used at the end of the unit or for revision. A3 editable Power-point version included and a PDF version for easy distribution. Covers the key processes, landforms and management approaches.
Two worksheets and accompanying answer sheets on the causes and responses to desertification. Designed to promote explanation and developed points. Ready to use - simply out and distribute. Based on GCSE style questions with answers. Suitable for all GCSE revised specifications but designed for the AQA 9-1 GCSE. Also included is a detailed knowledge organiser that covers the subject knowledge required , meaning they can be used without a textbook or for revision.
Worried about getting through the mass of content for the new AQA GCSE? This 10 page booklet covers the first section of the resource management unit. Issued as flipped learning the students use the popular CGP green revision guide to cover the content before the lessons are taught. This frees up time to cover concepts and ideas secure in the knowledge that the basic content has been covered. The subject specific vocabulary required is also included. Questions have been added to test understanding but the basic approach is a straightforward template for the students to produce notes on the key content. Also useful for revision. PDF version included for easy distribution and full colour, fully editable power-point version (formatted for A4 photocopying).
Worried about getting through the mass of content for the new AQA GCSE? This booklet covers the energy supply option of the resource management unit. Issued as flipped learning the students use the green revision guide to cover the content before the lessons are taught. This frees up time to cover concepts and ideas secure in the knowledge that the basic content has been covered. The subject specific vocabulary required is also included. Questions have been added to test understanding but the basic approach is a straightforward template for the students to produce notes on the key content. Also useful for revision. PDF version included for easy distribution and full colour, fully editable power-point version (formatted for A4 photocopying).
A comprehensive Knowledge Organiser that covers all the content required for Section B Paper 1 of the AQA GCSE Paper. This resource covers the cold environment option with Alaska as the Case Study. The 10 page document breaks down into three convenient sections:
Introduction and Global Biomes
The Rainforest
Cold Environments.
The booklet can be used as a standalone resource , divided into three sections or used as 1 page lesson summaries making it very flexible.
All the subject specific vocabulary is also included.
PDF and editable PPT versions included.
Desert options also available elsewhere.
A concise Knowledge Organiser that covers the content required for the new AQA 9-1 Geography GCSE. Includes distribution, formation, structure, effects and management of tropical storms. A one page example of Hurricane Katrina is also included with an evaluation of the management strategies that were used. Editable A4 formatted power-point version and easy to distribute PDF included.
A complete knowledge organiser and revision summary that covers the hot deserts option of the AQA 9-1 GCSE. Contains in a concise and easy to follow format all the information required, including the subject specific vocabulary. The resource is easily editable to suit your needs but an easy to distribute PDF version is also included. Case study material makes use of the case study from the popular green revision guide presented in a concise tabular format. Ideal for revision.
A glossary sheet that covers the subject specific vocabulary that is needed for the first section of the Changing Economic World Unit. Definitions are taken from the syllabus but have been simplified slightly where appropriate.
A straightforward sheet taken from a larger revision booklet. Covers the weathering processes associated with the new GCSE. Freeze-thaw and chemical weathering are covered.
