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I have been teaching Humanities and Social Sciences since 2006 across the UK, New Zealand and Australia, and currently serve as Head of Humanities at my College. My experience includes teaching in an autism-specific setting, which strengthened my commitment to inclusive, structured and accessible learning for all students.
I design classroom resources grounded in evidence-based pedagogy, including the Teaching and Learning Cycle, explicit Literacy in Subject Areas (LiSA) strategies, and clearly defined learning intentions and success criteria. There is a strong focus on developing students’ ability to respond to directive verbs and improve disciplinary writing through modelling, scaffolding and structured practice.
My resources are designed to be engaging, pedagogically robust, and immediately usable, regardless of a teacher’s level of subject expertise. They also incorporate opportunities to collect meaningful assessment data to support reporting, differentiation and informed planning.
Teaching is my passion, and I am committed to creating lessons that are both highly engaging and firmly grounded in best-practice teaching and learning.
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Landscapes & Landforms Assessment Task - Geographical Investigation
Christchurch Earthquake 2011 Geography Assessment/ Geographical InvestigationTeach geomorphic hazards through a powerful real-world case study with this engaging and structured Christchurch Earthquake (2011) FULL resource pack. This resource can be used as a formal assessment task, a geographical investigation, or as a teaching resource to cover content on geomorphic hazards - earthquakes. It contains everything you need to teach and assess knowledge and understanding and collect student growth
7th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
NGSS
MS-ESS3-2
Liveability of Places: Factors of Liveability
Start your liveability unit with a lesson that actually gets students thinking! This lesson introduces the concept of liveability in a way that is simple, engaging and clearly structured. It is designed to help students build a strong understanding from the very beginning, while also setting expectations for writing and thinking in Geography. This is Lesson 1 of a 16-lesson Liveability of Places unit. The rest of the unit is coming soon. What students will learn Students will understand what liv
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Geography Place & Liveability: Life Inside a Crater Village
Bring Geography to life with this engaging, ready-to-teach 55-minute lesson based on the fascinating Vox documentary “What’s inside this crater in Madagascar?”. Designed for the Stage 4 NESA Geography syllabus, this lesson explores the dot points: Diverse experiences and different perceptions of the liveability of places Using spatial technologies to interpret geographical information Students begin with an inquiry task using Google Earth and satellite imagery, then watch the Vox video to d
6th - 9th
Environment, Geography
Geography - Landscapes & Landforms - A Volcanic Wonderland!
Landscapes and Landforms: Volcanic Landscapes of the Azores.This lesson can be used as a follow up to the previous lesson 'Landscapes & Landforms: The Story of a Changing Landscape' but can just as equally be used as a standalone lesson. 📘 DescriptionExplore volcanic landscapes and tectonic processes through the island archipelago of the Azores. This lesson supports the NESA Stage 4 Landscapes and Landforms topic by introducing volcanic landscapes and plate tectonics using the Azores as a focu
6th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Coastal Processes, Longshore Drift and Human Impacts: Case Study
Felixstowe Coastal Defences: Human Impacts on Landscapes & Landforms – Complete Geography Lesson Bring coastal processes to life with this engaging, ready-to-teach Geography lesson exploring how human actions modify landscapes and landforms. Using the real-world example of Felixstowe in Suffolk, UK, students investigate how coastal defences such as groynes and sea walls interrupt longshore drift and reshape coastal landforms. Designed for middle years Geography (Years 7–9 / Stage 4), this lesson
8th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Sustainable Biomes: Global Distribution & Characteristics of Biomes
Summary - Biomes Intro Lesson | Climate Zones + Biome Distribution Map + Emoji Guessing Game (Stage 5 Geography). Description Introduce your students to Earth’s major biomes using an engaging, inquiry-based lesson that connects climate zones → vegetation → biodiversity and builds the foundation for a full Sustainable Biomes & Agriculture unit. Students act as biome detectives, map global biome patterns, and complete a mini research writing task focused on the Taiga biome. A fun “Guess the Biome”
8th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Landscapes & Landforms - Tectonic Processes that Build Mountains!
Build student understanding of landform processes and mountain formation with this ready-to-use Geography worksheet lesson! This resource includes a full sequence of activities that support students to recall prior knowledge, practise key vocabulary, interpret world maps, and explain the relationship between mountain ranges and tectonic plate boundaries using evidence. Syllabus Link to (new!) NESA NSW Stage 4 Landscapes and Landforms content: Dynamic landscapes and landforms➡Location and fea
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
What is Geography? Introductory Lesson Using Real-World Mysteries!
TPT PRODUCT DESCRIPTION (Intro Geography Focus) Looking for an engaging first lesson Geography activity that instantly hooks students and shows them what Geography really is? Students become geography detectives as they investigate coastal erosion and mining using photo evidence, then write a structured explanation of causes, impacts, and solutions. This Intro to Geography resource uses a high-interest “Geography Mystery Case File” format to build curiosity and introduce students to key geograp
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Biomes & Climate Graphs | Geography Lesson | Global Biome Distribution
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION This Geography lesson builds students’ understanding of global biome distribution and explicitly links biomes to climate patterns and the geographical tool of climate graphs (interpretation and drawing one using climate data). It is designed to seamlessly link and reinforce the learning from the introductory lesson: Biomes & Sustainable Agriculture - global distribution of biomes (see other resources), but can also be used as a standalone lesson. Importantly, it introduces th
8th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Sustainable Biomes Assessment Task
This assessment task covers the outcomes of the (NSW) syllabus below:Biomes produce foodStudents: investigate environmental, economic and technological factors that influence agricultural yields in Australia and across the world, for example: (ACHGK062) - examination of how environmental factors influence agricultural yields, eg temperature, soil, water, and topography. It also provides students with a chance to develop their ICT skills (video recording and editing), geographical inquiry skills
9th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Earth's Natural Systems - complete overview (4 x 1 hour lessons)
This is a series of four one-hour lessons to cover a one-week (four hours) 'Overview' of Earth's Natural Systems. Students: · develop an understanding of the concepts of inspirational landscapes, biodiversity hotspots and great wildlife migrations · explore the changing connections between people and nature, including the concepts of intrinsic value and global commons, and discuss the roles and responsibilities humans have in protecting the environment. This series of 4 x 1 hour lessons focuses
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Case Study: Human Resilience in Diverse Environments - Arid/Semi Arid
This is a case study with different examples of human adaptations to living in diverse environments, with a focus on arid and semi-arid environments. It includes a range of activities pitched at different abilities, including videos, gap-fill activities, research tasks, and thecreation of graphic organizers. Would suit a year 9, 10, 11 geography class looking at any aspect of human geography, environmental change and management and/or people/patterns and processes.
9th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Geography: Why do we need to Protec and Manage Biodiversity?
Learning Objectives Describe the concepts of biodiversity hotspots.Construct a well-reasoned paragraph on the importance of managing and protecting biodiversity hotspots, incorporating relevant facts and data.Explain the changing connections between people and nature, the intrinsic value of the environment, and the role of humans as stewards of the Earth.A complete one-hour lesson with all resources and activities included. Variety of teaching and learning methods. Engaging and interactive. Part
9th - 11th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Landscapes and Landforms: What are they?
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to Define landscapes and landforms.Identify and describe different types of landscapes and landforms.Locate a variety of landforms and landscapes on a world map.This is a complete one hour lesson that builds students' knowledge of landscapes and landforms and provides them with opportunities to deepen their understanding through teacher modelling, collaborative peer work and independent practice. It is fun and engaging with games and 'hooks'. I
7th - 9th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Earth's Natural Systems: The Nature & Extent of Earth's Land and Water Cover
Although designed primarily to fit in with the new Geography Year 11 Syllabus for 2024, this lesson would suit any senior geography and/or earth and environmental science lesson looking at natural and human processes that influence land use and land cover and patterns. Students also interpret and analyse a wide variety of geographical representations - pie charts/interactive GIS maps, tables, data - making this the ideal lesson to tick some of the boxes of geographical tools. This lesson aims t
10th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Introducing the World's Major Biomes
Learning Intentions for this lesson: By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Define the term 'biomes'.Identify the names of the world's major biomes.Describe some of the main characteristics of the world’s major biomes.This is an introductory lesson to the major biomes or ecosystems of the world and is designed to be taught before tackling the spatial distribution of biomes. Students will leave the lesson with a definition of biomes, knowing the names of the major world biomes as well
8th - 10th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Erosion & Weathering Crossword
Erosion and weathering crossword with answers. Can be used as a starter or plenary activity or also good to use to assess and collect data of knowledge and understanding as a pre/post-test at the start and end of a learning sequence.
7th - 9th
Environment, Geography, Science
Landscapes & Landforms Crossword
Landscapes and Landforms crossword (with answers). Great to use as a starter or plenary activity and/or as a pre/post-test at the start/end of a unit to assess and collect data on knowledge and understanding.
7th - 9th
Environment, Geography, Science
Biomes Crossword (with answers).
This is a 19-question crossword (with answers) on biomes/global ecosystems. Perfect to be used as an end-of-lesson activity or at the start and end of a unit of work as knowledge pre-test and post-test.
8th - 10th
Environment, Geography, Science
Earth's Natural Systems
This is a complete lesson to cover the first hour of the (suggested) 4-hour overview for the new Stage 6 Geography syllabus to be implemented in 2024. It forms the first part of the 4-hour overview I created, available on my product page. This lesson looks at the uniqueness of planet Earth. It prompts students to consider the changing connections between people and nature, the intrinsic value of the environment, and the role of humans as stewards of the Earth, as per the syllabus recommendation
9th - 12th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
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About the store
Experience
I have been teaching Humanities and Social Sciences since 2006 across the UK, New Zealand and Australia, and currently serve as Head of Humanities at my College. My experience includes teaching in an autism-specific setting, which strengthened my commitment to inclusive, structured and accessible learning for all students.
I design classroom resources grounded in evidence-based pedagogy, including the Teaching and Learning Cycle, explicit Literacy in Subject Areas (LiSA) strategies, and clearly defined learning intentions and success criteria. There is a strong focus on developing students’ ability to respond to directive verbs and improve disciplinary writing through modelling, scaffolding and structured practice.
My resources are designed to be engaging, pedagogically robust, and immediately usable, regardless of a teacher’s level of subject expertise. They also incorporate opportunities to collect meaningful assessment data to support reporting, differentiation and informed planning.
Teaching is my passion, and I am committed to creating lessons that are both highly engaging and firmly grounded in best-practice teaching and learning.
Teaching style
Relaxed, positive, inclusive. I like to offer engaging lessons to make topics and subjects relevant and inspirational.
Awards & shining teacher moments
Bachelor of Arts Social Science and Humanities (University of Brighton, UK).
PGCE Social Science and Humanities (University of London, UK).
Bachelor of Psychological Science (University of New England, Australia).
Currently studying a Masters of Educational Design & Digital Technologies (University of Wollongong).
My own education history
High school - UK
University - UK and Australia
Additional biographical information
I am a single mum of three, we live in an apartment near the beach in Sydney, with our dog Harvey. We get outdoors to hike and camp often and we love picnics, friends and pool competitions.
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