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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 Case Study: Singapore
Bring liveability to life with a focused, high-interest case study that helps students understand how different factors shape the places we live. This two-lesson sequence uses Singapore as a real-world example to explore political factors influencing liveability and how different groups experience the same place in different ways. It can be used as a standalone resource or as part of a full 16-lesson Liveability of Places unit (coming soon). What students will learnStudents will understand how g
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Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
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
GIS Scavengerhunt: Castles, Churches and Palaces
" Explore the world through castles, churches and palaces!! " Engage students with this Google Maps Scavenger Hunt where they use GIS tools to locate 15 iconic castles/churches/palaces worldwide. With latitude/longitude coordinates, students will navigate Google Maps, analyse satellite imagery, and identify geographical features. This resource strengthens spatial awareness, map skills, and global geography knowledge, making it perfect for Stage 4 and 5 Geography. Includes a student works
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Environment, Geography
Why Do People Move? | Migration Lesson | Push & Pull Factors + Syria Case Study
Product DescriptionLooking for a highly engaging, ready-to-teach Geography lesson that gets students thinking deeply about why people move? This lesson introduces students to migration, push and pull factors, and real-world applications through a powerful and relevant Syria case study. Designed using evidence-based pedagogy, it builds both geographical knowledge and literacy skills through structured scaffolds and explicit teaching. Students won’t just learn about migration—they’ll experience de
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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 - The Story of a Changing Landscape
Landscapes and Landforms: The Story of a Changing LandscapeA Landscapes and Landforms lesson using real-world case studies and explicit writing scaffolds. SummaryIntroduce the Landscapes and Landforms topic through the real-world case study of Sycamore Gap. DescriptionThis lesson is designed to be suitable as a unit opener for the new NESA Stage 4 Geography syllabus: Landscapes and Landforms. Using the well-known landscape of Sycamore Gap, students explore: what a landscape ishow landscapes can
7th - 8th
Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Geography Lesson: Factors Influencing International Migration
Unit: Changing Places | Case Study: Mexico → USABring migration to life in your classroom with this highly engaging, fully scaffolded Stage 5 Geography lesson designed to build deep conceptual understanding and strong geographical writing skills. This lesson moves beyond surface-level content by helping students connect economic, social, environmental, and political factors through a rich, real-world case study of migration from Mexico to the United States. What Makes This Lesson Stand Out? Th
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Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Liveability - Singapore Demographics and Population Pyramids
GeographyPopulation and Liveability: Population Pyramids Lesson Build students’ confidence with geographical tools while keeping learning meaningful and connected to real-world examples. This lesson introduces students to population pyramids and data interpretation through the context of Singapore, helping them understand how population characteristics influence liveability and government planning. It can be used as a standalone lesson or combined with the Singapore Liveability Case Study (sold
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Earth Sciences, Environment, Geography
Mapping Liveability: Sydney Choropleth Map Lesson
Geography - Mapping Liveability: Sydney Choropleth Map LessonHelp students understand that liveability is not the same everywhere by using real-world spatial data and maps. This lesson introduces students to choropleth maps and spatial patterns through a Sydney case study, allowing them to analyse how liveability varies across a city. It is designed as a high-quality geographical tools lesson and can be used as a standalone resource or as part of a full Liveability of Places unit. What students
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Earth Sciences, 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
GIS/GPS Satellite Maps Global Skatepark Scavenger Hunt
Digital Education Resource: GIS/GPS Satellite Maps Scavenger Hunt Title: Global Skatepark Scavenger Hunt Description: This engaging digital education resource leverages GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and GPS (Global Positioning System) technology to create an interactive scavenger hunt for students. Participants are provided with the longitudinal and latitudinal coordinates of the top 10 skateparks around the world. Using satellite maps, students must navigate to these coordinates, which w
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Earth Sciences, Geography
Liveability Emoji Game
Students race each other to decipher the passage where words have been swapped for emojis. The first student/s to read it out in full (no stalling, mistakes, or pauses) is the winner! Great to use as a starter or plenary activity, and for informal assessment of learning.
6th - 8th
Environment, Geography
Guess the Biome – Emoji Challenge
Guess the Biome – Emoji Challenge Educational Benefits & Uses: The Guess the Biome – Emoji Challenge is an engaging and interactive classroom resource designed to help students understand the diverse biomes of the world. This activity promotes critical thinking, encourages geographical literacy, and aids in visual learning by allowing students to identify different biomes using only emoji clues. It fosters group discussions, stimulates curiosity about ecosystems, and reinforces knowledge of g
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Earth Sciences, Geography, Science
GIS/Lat & Long Soccer Stadium Scavenger Hunt
"⚽ Explore the world through soccer! " Engage students with this Google Maps Scavenger Hunt where they use GIS tools to locate 15 iconic soccer stadiums worldwide. With latitude/longitude coordinates, students will navigate Google Maps, analyse satellite imagery, and identify geographical features. This resource strengthens spatial awareness, map skills, and global geography knowledge, making it perfect for Stage 4 and 5 Geography. Includes a student worksheet and teacher answer sheet wi
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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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