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I have been teaching since 2009 and I have worked as an examiner marking national exams. I currently hold a position on the Post-16 and HE Committee at the Geographical Association. I have also presented at the annual conference of the Royal Geographical Society.
My specialist subject is Geography but I have also taught Business, History and Travel and Tourism.
I have taught a range of ages (age 5+) and qualifications (including the UK National Curriculum at KS3, A-levels, GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC and NCFE).
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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Lesson
New video link: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3o35zv A complete lesson looking at the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami as a case study of a natural disaster in a highly developed country. The resource consists of PowerPoint, which gives a structure to the lesson and suggested activities such as the tsunami memory game It includes a detailed double sided A3 worksheet for students fill in from the documentary 'Japan Earthquake - A Horizon Special'. However, students could also complete it u
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Geography
Haiti Earthquake Lesson
**Now updated for 2016**
This lesson looks at the Haiti earthquake as a case study of a natural disaster in a less developed country.
It is based around the Channel 4 Documentary 'Haiti's Killer Quake - Why it happened' with geologist Roger Bilham. However, it could also be used alongside any documentary that gives the basic facts of the disaster.
This resource consists of a PowerPoint, which gives a structure to the lesson and suggested activities, and provides students with a detailed doubl
10th - 12th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
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River landforms - a hand drawn tutorial
This is a 20 minute video tutorial in which I explain the formation of the following landforms: WaterfallGorgeV-shaped valleyFloodplain, leveeMeanderOx-bow lakeThe video is accompanied by: - an editable instruction sheet which includes key terms for each landform. - example notes on v-shaped valleys and waterfalls / gorges. - two short test questions for students to practise applying their knowledge The task instructs students to create their own notes on these landforms as they watch the video
9th - 12th, Higher Education
Earth Sciences, Geography
El Nino and La Nina
Introduce your students to El Nino and La Nina and explain how they can affect the weather. This is a complete lesson, which includes: PowerPoint (with suggested teacher explanation for each slide; includes starter and plenary) Worksheet 1 (gap-fill for students to fill in during PowerPoint) Worksheet 2a/2b (differentiated worksheet to test student learning; comprises diagrams to annotate and includes extension task on the back) Suggested lesson plan.This was originally taught as a 50 minute les
8th - 12th, Adult Education
Environment, Geography, Science
Haiti's Killer Quake Quiz!
20 question quiz on the Earthquake in Haiti
based on the Channel 4 documentary 'Haiti's Killer Quake - Why it Happened' but can be used as a plenary or revision activity for any class that has studied the Haiti EQ.
7th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Geography
Interactive Desert Quiz
Bored of the same old question and answer quiz?
Get your students out of their seats with this 3 part interactive quiz on Deserts!
32 slide PowerPoint featuring questions on the causes of aridity, desert landforms and processes.
As well as traditional questions and answers these quiz requires students to draw, act and use their skills of description.
10th - 12th, Adult Education
Earth Sciences, Geography
Kurdish Separatism Quiz
Quiz for students to fill in whilst watching a video as an introduction to the Kurdish issue, good for a starter.
10th - 12th, Higher Education
Geography
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching since 2009 and I have worked as an examiner marking national exams. I currently hold a position on the Post-16 and HE Committee at the Geographical Association. I have also presented at the annual conference of the Royal Geographical Society.
My specialist subject is Geography but I have also taught Business, History and Travel and Tourism.
I have taught a range of ages (age 5+) and qualifications (including the UK National Curriculum at KS3, A-levels, GCSE, IGCSE, BTEC and NCFE).
Teaching style
Making teaching fun and relevant to the pupils but without compromising on content. My aim is to provide resources that are both interesting and accessible but also rich in powerful knowledge.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Best IT resource for A-level.
A-level prize for Geography.
My own education history
A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics
MSci Geographical Sciences - University of Bristol
CELTA - International House London
PGCE Geography - University of Bristol
MA Geography Education - University College London
Additional biographical information
I love travelling and using my own experiences in my teaching.
I have two small children who I love to teach too!
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