Humanities Zone

-Whole lesson on the phenomenon of Somali Piracy as shown in the film Captain Phillips. New and updated 2017 to show the drop off and then recent resurgence in Somali piracy. Fascinating topic that always stirs the imagination of pupils. -Includes starter, main, plenary, key questions and differentiated outcomes. -Powerpoint has instructions in notes pages to assist.

Full lesson on the disputed territorial claims in the South China Sea, examining recent Chinese aggression in the area. The lesson is framed with key questions and learning outcomes. Features a starter, a range of resources and activities and a plenary. Links to relevant Youtube videos are included included.

Initial lesson on the Mormon faith, examining how Joseph Smith started the religion, key elements of their beliefs and why they were unpopular in the East. Split into 2 sections if you have shorter lessons. Features key questions, learning outcomes, a range of background info and various tasks for students including slides that can be printed as worksheets and an exam question to work as a plenary.

100 place knowledge questions on countries, capital, rivers, mountains and so on. With answers to accompany. Broken down into 10 sets of 10 questions organised by continent. Perfect for pushing place knowledge of students or for dropping in as a starter to lessons.

Geography of Lesson centred on the 2012 campaign to capture Joseph Kony, leader of the LRA in Uganda, who have committed many war crimes. Features starter, key questions and learning outcomes, worksheet (as powerpoint slide that can be printed) linked to the Kony video and a poster design plenary. Will need internet access to watch the original Kony video to accompany the lesson. This is a really engaging lesson on an issue that many students may already be interested in.

Powerpoint resource on the 2010 eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in Iceland. Includes a range of information as follows: - Background on Iceland's plate boundary - Detail on why people live in Iceland despite the volcanic risks - Explanation on the nature of the eruption - A framed research task for students - Detail on the management of the eruption