I'm a teacher and the Author of the Amazon e-book;' Time Smart Teaching' and my mission is to create Geography resources to help teachers save time and reduce their workload. I am sharing additional time saving tips for teachers on my YOUTUBE channel ' Time Smart Teaching' if you fancy dropping by!
I'm a teacher and the Author of the Amazon e-book;' Time Smart Teaching' and my mission is to create Geography resources to help teachers save time and reduce their workload. I am sharing additional time saving tips for teachers on my YOUTUBE channel ' Time Smart Teaching' if you fancy dropping by!
I have put together a 6 page student workbook to guide GCSE students through the content of the pre-release material on tropical rainforests for 2019 AQA summer examination series. This A4 booklet allows student to work through content at their own pace and includes a series of 3 and 4 mark questions to test their understanding on the visual and written sources. There are also links to numeracy skills like mean/ median and mode. We used this format very successfully last year within our department and it is made accessible for all abilities groups.There is a 9 mark question at the end with a differentiated pupil writing frame to help structure their response. This content should take 2-3 hours to complete.
This brief PowerPoint presentation provides links to fee revision resources suitable for most GCSE Geography specifications. Pinterest is a large collection of ideas and productions that can be shared at a glance using eye catching images. Most students use social media so I printed this out and gave it my year 11 classes to inspire them revise in some alternative ways.
Bullet journals are a quick and creative way to track your actions, habbits and thoughts over time. This KS2 & KS3 bullet journal colouring exercise, encourages students to reflect on how sustainable they are in their day -to day habits. They are asked to colour in each vertical ’ strand’ of the rainbow to show whether they have completed any of the environmentally helpful actions on a daily basis, over a 25 day period. The students could do this just as a starter at the beginning of each each geography lesson, or consecutively as an ongoing homework task. The aim of the bullet journal is to develop student’s accountability as global citizens by teaching them to lead sustainable lives. This lesson/ worksheet would make a perfect addition to a SOW on sustainability or Earth Day theme. There is also a set of de-brief questions provided for students to answer in class, or as a discussion framework, for them to reflect on how well they have done after the 25 day period. These could be blown up onto A3 and made into colourful displays for the classrooms also.
This introduction lesson on our year 7 topic ‘Pole to Pole’ / Cold climates looks at the climate and landscape features of the Tundra biome. Students analyse a climate graph to look at climatic features, and complete a differentiated reading comprehension exercise to pick ou features of the physical geography and landscape of the tundra. The rest of the 6 lesson on this mini scheme of work can be bought separately, or as a bundle for £8 from my tes shop, see resource entitled ’ Tundra Biome Year 7 SOW’
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/tundra-biome-year-7-sow-siberia-antarctica-12231148
I have picked out 4 separate exam questions from the AQA GCSE Geography specimen papers with the mark scheme attached for mock exam practise. Student must be familiar with statistical analysis and be able to interpret and draw conclusions from unfamiliar data sets. This counts towards the numeracy strands assessed in the new curriculum framework.
During the nationwide corona virus lock-down this Spring I created this resource for fellow parents, struggling to home-tutor their kids whilst remotely working. Each of these Geography learning activities are simple, encourage a range of skills and does not require computer access. Most Primary school aged children should be able to complete relatively independently. please share widely.
This lesson includes simple tasks to work through and was designed for year 7 / 8 Geography at Ks3. The lesson focusses on the Geograhy of the North West England region to build up understanding in preparation for the GCSE Geography focus on the UK. Suitable for distance or remote learning.
This structured talking exercise can take place between small groups of 2 or more people. Each person rolls 2 die to be directed to co-ordinates on a grid which lead to a question or discussion point. Most questions are intended to be reflective and make connections between geographical understanding at GCSE level ( years 9-11) and the current pandemic lockdown and social distancing measures. This encourages students to form opinions and make wider connections with their geographical knowledge. It is appropriate for a classroom, or distance /home based learning and could be done with a parent or carer.
I’m sharing this super-useful tool I have devised for getting feedback from your student’s on their confidence and understanding on your curriculum. This proforma has focussed on GCSE Geography Physical topics from paper 1 -UK physical landscapes, and Human paper 2 ’ Changing Economic World’. I have broken down each topic into 8 broad sections for ease, although you can alter the radial diagram if you wish.
I used this for my year 11 classes to find out exactly where to focus my revision and intervention strategy for maximum impact. The segments that were less shaded/ left blank were areas of weakness. As it is visual feedback, you can almost instantly where gaps in knowledge are across multiple students, without the need for counting and data analysis. The added benefit is that student are learning about another data presentation technique for Paper 3 in the process! These can be stuck into student books/ revision folders as evidence of self assessment and used to set themselves appropriate target for revision also.
This could be adapted for any subject or stage level.
Pinterest is a great search enguine and social media tool to use when you want to make something visual and create impact. I often find myself browsing creative Geography teaching ideas on here and so I thought I would put them together as a ‘board’ for you to pick and choose which ones might be fun ways to deliver geographical knowlege and understanding, with a fun, artistic twist. Almost all the resources on here are freely available to use, download or recreate with a range of ability and challenge levels for KS3 -KS4. These learning tasks can easily be used for home learning / home schooling, or in the classroom and outdoors. From origami cactus, making portraits with maps and using lego to build a soil profile, there is sure to be something for each class and learner.
This is a levelled assessment task to review the learning of ks3 students on the topic of Tourism. The existing questions could easily be adapted to suit your scheme of work.
This is a full lesson introducing the water on the land topic. It covers a recap game from KS3, an overview of the course content from exam specification and some activities relating to the long and cross profile of a river. Can be used for other exam boards.
Earth day occurs in Spring, on April 22nd each year, however this lesson resource can be used all year round to encourage Primary and KS3 aged students to appreciate and show gratitude to our amazing world. There is a blank 28 day calendared worksheet that students fill in using the gratitude reflections and prompts on the accompanying sheet. It can be used during any month of the year. The tasks are varied between human and physical geography elements and also include active tasks and skills like Yoga, languages, field-sketching and describing landscapes. The daily tasks are in keeping with the earth day theme of ‘observing the need to protect the earth’s environment’.
These calendars could be stuck into pupil workbooks and be used as a reference point for starters and plenaries to lessons. More able students could be challenged to create their own 28 plan for gratitude after completing the one given. The completed gratitude calendars could be photocopied and blown up onto A3 to make stimulating classroom displays for open-evenings or parents evening. etc. A couple of the daily ideas have weblinks attached, which are shown at the bottom of the resource.
Population refers to the total number of people living permenantly in one city of region. Populations rise and fall based on a number of external and internal factors; birth rates, disasters, health care access and so on. This game can be played in groups of any size at GCSE or key stage 3 and helps explain the impact of different factors on the total overall population of an area. All students start with a population of 500,00 and must roll the dice in turns to see what happens to their population size. For example; a famine might strike nd reduce numbers, or a government might incentivise young people to have children. They must calculate the increase or reduction of their population as they go along on a ’ score card’ .There are a small set of de-brief questions on their score card that they could write the answers to, or discuss in their groups to consolidate their understanding.
Natural hazards come in the form of earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis, These are Geological, land based hazards which require careful planning, prediction and preparation strategies in order to reduce the risk to life. This set of printable revision flash cards was designed for some-learning and study, which goes simply beyond cutting them out.
Firstly, the student have to complete the gap-fill sections to test their knowledge on key examination types questions, in order to get a full set. The first letter of each word is given, to support lower ability learners and differentiate. This activity was done with lower and middle ability GCSE geography students in mind. It covers core content and theory without testing specific case study information.
Questions on the flash cards include the following examples;
’ Give 2 differences between continental and oceanic crust ’
’ Describe the distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes across the world ’
There is a comprehensive set of 20 flash cards for the topic ’ Challenge of Natural Hazards’ which is tested on the Physical Geography paper 1 exam in the AQA GCSE Geography specification.However, these are also suitable for other GCSE Geography specifications, as this content is covered by all major exam boards. There is a full set of answers for all the gap fill sections included, so that students can complete this task independently at home, or in the classroom. Once complete, these flash cards could be used for students to test each other, by asking other peers the questions on the cards.
Monitoring Climate Change in the Oceans - Geo-stationary Satellites Lesson for Year 9
A full lesson looking at how geo-stationary satelites are used to monitor the impact of climate change in our oceans and a worksheet with questions linked to an article on GIS technology within the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
Description:
Dive into the world of climate change monitoring with our comprehensive lesson on the utilization of geo-stationary satellites. Tailored for year 9 students, this resource offers an in-depth exploration of how these satellites play a pivotal role in understanding and tracking the impact of climate change in our oceans.
Key Features:
Cutting-Edge Technology: Uncover the advanced capabilities of geo-stationary satellites in monitoring climate change, specifically focusing on their application in oceanic studies.
Interactive Learning: Engage students with a well-crafted worksheet, featuring questions linked to an article on GIS technology within the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
Literacy and Reading skills developed. DART activity designed to get students reading and understanding the text.
Adaptable for Higher Ability KS3 Classes: While designed for year 9, the lesson is versatile and can be effectively used with higher-ability KS3 classes.
Why Choose This Resource?
Real-World Application: Connect classroom learning to real-world scenarios by exploring the practical applications of geo-stationary satellites in climate change research.
Critical Thinking: Develop critical thinking skills through the worksheet, encouraging students to analyze and comprehend GIS technology within the NOAA.
Adaptability: Suited for various class levels, ensuring an inclusive learning experience for both year 9 students and higher ability KS3 classes.
Ideal for:
Geography teachers aiming to integrate current technology and climate change into their lessons.
Educators seeking a resource that aligns with year 9 curriculum objectives and challenges higher-ability KS3 students.
Enhance your geography class with this insightful lesson on geo-stationary satellites and GIS technology. Download now to empower your students with knowledge about climate change monitoring in our oceans!
Explore the Icy Wonders - Tundra Biome Lesson Bundle for KS3 Geography
Description:
Immerse your KS3 Geography classes in the captivating realm of cold climates and the tundra biome with our comprehensive lesson bundle. This series of 6 full lessons, meticulously designed and successfully taught to Year 7 classes by an Ofsted outstanding department for 5 years, promises an engaging journey that nurtures map-making skills, journalism writing, evaluation, and timeline creation.
Lesson Highlights:
Introduction to the Tundra: Build a foundational understanding of the icy tundra biome, allowing students to grasp its unique characteristics and ecological significance.
Glacial Landscape Features: Dive into the world of glacial landscapes, empowering students to name and describe a range of features while fostering an appreciation for the geological wonders of cold climates.
Map Making Skills: Develop essential map-making skills as students chart the intricate details of the tundra biome, enhancing their spatial awareness and geographical knowledge.
Journalism Writing: Unleash creativity through journalism writing, encouraging students to articulate their insights on the tundra biome with engaging narratives.
Evaluating Impact: Explore the effects of extreme tourism and climate change on icy environments, fostering critical thinking and awareness of environmental challenges.
Creating Timelines: Cap off the series by guiding students in the creation of timelines, providing a visual representation of key events and changes in cold climates.
Key Features:
Proven Success: Designed and taught successfully for five years by an Ofsted outstanding department, ensuring quality and effectiveness.
Skill Development: Each lesson targets different skills, creating a well-rounded learning experience for students.
Enjoyable and Engaging: Infuse a sense of awe and wonder into your classroom as students explore the wonders of the tundra biome.
Ideal for:
Geography teachers seeking a comprehensive and engaging unit on cold climates and the tundra biome for KS3 classes.
Educators looking to incorporate varied skills development in their geography curriculum.
Ignite curiosity and understanding in your geography classes. Download this lesson bundle now to take your students on an exciting journey through the icy wonders of the tundra biome!
A hot desert biome is a vast, arid region characterized by high temperatures, minimal precipitation, and unique flora and fauna adapted to extreme climatic conditions.
Explore the captivating world of hot desert biomes with this comprehensive GCSE Geography worksheet, meticulously crafted for the AQA specification paper 1 exam under the ‘living world’ section. Immerse your students in the unique climate of hot deserts, unraveling the mysteries behind their arid landscapes and extreme conditions.
In this engaging resource, students will delve into the intricacies of hot desert biomes through diverse activities tailored to enhance their understanding. Begin by grasping the essence of a hot desert biome, defined by its scorching temperatures, minimal precipitation, and distinctive flora and fauna.
Encourage active learning with hands-on tasks such as drawing a climate graph, allowing students to visualize temperature and precipitation patterns characteristic of hot deserts. Foster critical thinking skills by challenging them to articulate why deserts are inherently dry, unraveling the scientific principles governing aridity.
The resource further enriches the learning experience with a dynamic gap-fill exercise that reinforces key terminology, ensuring students grasp the defining characteristics of hot deserts. As they navigate through the worksheet, they will acquire a profound comprehension of hot desert biomes, a crucial component of the AQA Geography curriculum.
Equip your students for success in their exams with this meticulously designed teaching aid, strategically aligned with AQA specification paper 1. Elevate your geography classroom with a resource that not only meets academic standards but also inspires a genuine passion for the living world.
Climate change refers to long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, and other atmospheric conditions on Earth. It is primarily driven by human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial processes,which release greenhouse gasses GHG’s into the earth’s atmosphere. Unfortunately Low income countries (LIC’s) and developing nations face the worst impacts of global climate change and must make tough choices and adapt or mitigate the effects of man made climate change.
Embark on a crucial journey into climate change adaptation with this comprehensive lesson resource, designed to deepen students’ understanding of strategies aimed at minimizing the impacts of environmental changes. Aligned with AQA Geography, this engaging guide focuses on practical measures to thrive amidst evolving climate conditions.
Explore innovative approaches such as sand dams, the ‘Great Green Wall’ project, and rainwater harvesting, showcasing diverse solutions to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change. This resource incorporates a valuable FAO information sheet, providing a well-rounded perspective on effective adaptation strategies.
Challenge your students with a thought-provoking 6-mark GCSE question, meticulously crafted to align with AQA mark schemes. Model answers for each grade level—basic, clear, and detailed—are included, offering a comprehensive understanding of expectations and aiding students in honing their exam skills.
Empower your learners with a profound comprehension of adaptation strategies, fostering a sense of responsibility and resilience in the face of global challenges. Purchase this invaluable resource now to inspire a generation of informed and proactive global citizens prepared to navigate a changing world.
