For use with IGCSE in the Earthquakes and Volcanoes topic.
This is a good introductory lesson focussing on Earthquakes.
The package includes a 30 slide PPT and an accompanying worksheet.
PPT includes:
definition of an earthquake and key word definitions.
map showing tectonic plate boundaries
statistics of the worlds biggest earthquakes throughout history
mini-case study and embedded video of the 2023 Turkiye earthquakes
mini-case study and embedded video of the 2008 Sichuan earthquake
diagram cross-section of an earthquakes showing focus, faultline, epicentre and included definitions of each
information about how earthquakes are measured : Richter and Mercalli scale, and detailed information about each level of these scales
Package includes a 19 slide PPT covering:
Analysis and comparison of population pyramids for LEDCs and MEDCs
Explanation of Birth rate and Death rate trends in LEDCs
Analysis of Birth rate and Death rate trends in MEDCs
Description of dependent population
Analysis of the advantages, disadvantages and solutions to youthful and aging populations.
Package includes a 5 page research assignment, that can be completed using information from the PPT.
Enough material for 2 lessons.
Perfect for IGCSE, could also be adapted for A-Level.
This is fully contained IGCSE lesson on Food Shortages, as part of the Food Production theme (3.2)
Pack includes a 28 slide PPT covering these areas:
areas of world hunger indicated on a world map
pictorial display of natural hazards that can contribute to food shortages: drought, pests, natural hazards, disease
human factors that can cause food shortages
impacts of food shortages
possible solutions: Green Revolution, Food Aid, United Nations Environment program.
The last 2 slides have creative/research task options for the students.
I used these materials to teach a lesson to an AS Geography class studying hot spots as part of the Rocks and Weathering Core Physical Geography topic.
The pack includes an 18 slide PPT which includes the following:
definition/explanation of hot spots
diagram illustrating the formation of a hot spot and the resultant landforms
maps and diagrams showing the Hawaiian islands hot spot example
world map showing the location of hot spots
map showing Pacific hot spot island chains
Mini case study, Mauna Loa volcano, including new report, video and photographs
The last slide of the PPT contains tasks for the students to do
Task 1: textbook task (scan of textbook page is included)
Task 2: Research task on the Iceland area.
There is enough material here for 1-2 lessons.
37 slide PPT resource covering the reasons for the growth in tourism, the positive and negative impacts, and methods to manage the impacts of tourism.
PPT includes:
15 slide “Guess the Location” quiz.
What are the reasons for the growth in tourism - economic, social and political reasons
Graph showing the growth of international tourism- by region (Europe, Asia, etc)
the positive and negative impacts of tourism
sustainable tourism - mini case studies: Bhutan, Fiji.
methods to reduce the impact of tourism: protected areas, quotas, tourist hubs.,
There is a task/questions for the students to answer on the last slide.
Plenty or material for a complete lesson, involving class and individual tasks.
Useful for IGCSE level Tourism topic.
35 slide PPT to introduce the A-Level Geography Coastal Environments topic, focusing of Wave Terminology and Wave Size. There is enough material here for 1-2 lessons, PPT could be used to generate further/in=depth worksheets/tasks.
This material is perfect for the Advanced Coastal Environments topic at A-Level, but could also be very useful as a lesson on Waves for the Coasts topic at IGCSE level.
PPT includes:
Glossy slideshow showing various coastal environments around the world - great for a stimulating topic introduction.
Definition of Waves, and an embedded video showing waves of different sizes breaking on a beach
2 diagrams showing wave structure and terminology, ie., wavelength, crest, wave height, trough, still-water level, wave period
embedded video displaying swash and backwash
explanation of why waves break, including a diagram
diagram sketch task on Slide 24
photo examples of beaches with large swashes, and large backwashes
7 slide explanation of wave size, and the factors that influence the sizes of waves, ie., fetch, wind speed and wind duration. This explanation includes diagrams and embedded video of large waves on the Portuguese coast.
Worksheet includes:
wave size case study using a UK map,
Full lesson covering Coastal Management Strategies. I used this in an A-Level class studying the Coastal Environment advance topic. However, this could easily be adapted for an IGCSE class studying Coasts.
30 slide PPT includes:
the main aim of coastal management
sustainable coastal management - economic/environmental/social sustainability
hard engineering coastal management methods: groynes, sea walls (curved and straight), gabions, revetments, breakwaters.
soft engineering coastla management methods: beach nourishment, dune regeneration, managed retreat.
Each method includes a description, and information about the relative positives and negatives of each method.
The last 2 slides contain task work.
Task 1: mini-research task where students research extra soft management strategies.
Task 2: example exam question that could be used as a written or a discussion task.
Pack includes a copy of the textbook page required to complete task 1.
Information in this PPT could easily be used to generate further tasks, worksheets etc.
27 slide PPT which covers the main types of volcanoes.
I used this in an A2 class studying the Hazardous Environments topic, but this would also be useful for an IGCSE class studying Volcanoes and Earthquakes.
Breakdown of the PPT:
Cinder cone volcano explanation
Composite volcano explanation
Shield Volcano explanation
Hotspots explanation
The last two slides include recall/explain questions for the students to complete, as well as a research/exam type question.
PPT includes diagrams, photos and GIF animations.
This resource covers the Growth in International Tourism sub-topic in the Global Interdependence topic for A Level Geography.
This resource can also be adapted to use in a IGCSE/GCSE class studying tourism and the reasons for growth in international tourism.
The 26 slide PPT includes:
current trends in international tourism, and the most visited countries in recent times.
factors affecting international tourism: economic, political, social
PPT includes a mini research task on the environmental impacts of tourism. This could also be used as a class discussion/brainstorm point.
The material in the PPT could also be used to generate a task sheet etc
I have included the material I used with a KS3 History class studying the Black Death.
There are 2 PPT’s including Information about the Black Death, its causes and symptoms, how it spread and attempts to treat it.
I have includes a Make Your Own Mask project task with instructions and templates that the students can use to make their own mask in a creative, practical task.
This resource includes 2 lessons that I developed for a lower secondary GP class studying Globalisation
These 2 lessons were used to introduce the topic.
This pack include the task sheets and the information that I distributed to the students.
Lesson 1: What is Globalisation
Tasksheet includes definitions, summary writing task, Source Study, and topic reflection questions.
Lesson 2-3: Causes of Globalisation
Tasksheet includes source task (ie, how is this photo an example of globalisation), 200 word descriptive writing task using source material.
The pack includes a PPT covering the events of the Peasant Revolt in 1391. The PPT has:
information about the event
key word defintions
the causes of the revolt
the events of the rebellion
The PPT uses “comic strip” styles to convey the story in a colourful, engaging manner.
Also included is a source based assessment task (including a modified task for students will different learning needs).
This could be used as a task following the PPT, or as an end of topic summative task.
The contents of the PPT could be used to generate discussion, further task sheets, etc.
I used this PPT in an IGCSE class studying Topic 1.3 Migration.
The 21 slide PPT covers the following content:
the positive impacts of migration on the country of origin
the negative impacts of migration on the country of origin
the positive impacts of migration on the destination country
the negative impacts of migration on the destination country
the positve and negative impacts on the migrants themselves
The last three slides contain exam style questions.
I have also included an extra task sheet with question/answer tasks on media stories relating to the difficulties faced by migrants in destination countries.
The content of the PPT could be used to generate further task sheets etc.
This pack contains material for 2 lessons that I used with a Year 7 History class studying medical history. Pack includes:
Lesson 1 - Medieval Medicine.
PPT contains information about: theories that caused illness, the four humours, how illness was investigated, how the sick were treated/cured, barber surgeons.
Task sheet included with questions that can be answers using the PPT, or used for class discussion.
Lesson 2 - Crime and Punishment.
2 PPTs contain the following: medieval crimes and how they were dealt with, the various punishments and trails (trail by water, trial by fire, trial by combat etc), who kept the peace, comparison with punishments used in modern society. Task sheet included.
The material here can be used as is, or developed further into a unit of work.
Included in this pack is a Globalisation unit of work used with a Year 7 Global Perspectives class. There is enough material here for 5-6 lessons, and more if you chose to do the assignment task in-class. The PPT includes information, tasks, discussion starters, and formative and summative assignments.
The 39 slide PPT includes:
key word defintions starters
is globalisation a good or bad thing discussion starters
globalisation and trade activities and key word defintions
Is Globalisation a Good or Bad thing assignment task (Slide 22)
Silk Road study and assessment task
final summative assessment task option, including reflection task.
I have also include a variety of puzzles and crossword tasks.
I used this PPT in an A-Level Geography class studying the Advanced Human Geography Topic of Global Interdependence. This lesson focussed on the Life Cycle Model of Tourism.
PPT includes:
syllabus links (13.3)
definition for Carrying Capacity (in relation to tourism)
a diagram of the Life Cycle Model of Tourism and brief introduction of the model
each stage of the model explained - exploration, involvement, development, consolidation, stagnation and the possible variations in the final phase
Blackpool case study example, showing how this location went through the different stages of the model
the positives and negatives of the model
the final slide has a past exam question task.
The content of this PPT could be used to generate task sheets etc.
This easily filled a 60 minute lesson.
18 Slide PPT covering the following:
Explanation using examples showing how weathering differs according to latitude. Examples include polar and sub-polar weathering, humid/temperate area weathering, arid area weathering, tropical area weathering
Peltier model diagram
Last slide has a textbook task (scan of textbook page included).
Enough material here for 1 lesson.
Pack includes a 20 slide PPT which covers the problems associated with urban growth, as part of the Urban Settlements topic (1.6) as part of the IGCSE Population and Settlement theme.
PPT includes an explanation of:
air pollution
noise pollution
water pollution
light pollution
inequality
housing problems
brownfield sites
The final slide has questions based on a Seoul case study, and the relevant textbook information page is included.
A ready-made lesson! Good to go!
Pack includes a neat 10 slide PPT and an accompanying task sheet covering an introduction to Transnational Corporations (TNC’s).
Tasksheet includes a key word definition task and a positive and negative sorting activity.
This was a comfortable 45 minute lesson for a Year 8 GP class.
Included in this pack are 6 revision booklets. One for each of the core AS Geography Topics:
Hyrdology and Fluvial Geomorphology
Atmosphere and Weather
Rocks and Weathering
Population
Migration
Settlement dynamics
Each booklet is around 15 pages and includes short/extended response questions that summarise the majority of the content.
These booklets are handy revision aides and topic summaries.