IntroductionThis page provides a concise introduction to the impacts of the physical environment on global interactions. It first develops the global pattern of resource exploitation. Using a variety of maps students explore the main suppliers of raw materials. The scale of this exploitation is highlighted in the short clip from Story Stuff. Students then explore the broader impacts of the physical...

IntroductionThis page provides a number of student centred resources that enable them to explore the level of global connectivity in the world. It introduces the topic through a gallery of the latest disruptive technologies. Students then look at the concepts of the shrinking world before mapping patterns of global connectivity, using a resource pack of maps. The page then develops a large card sort...

IntroductionThis page introduces different types of migration and then develops a number of resources that examine the global patterns of economic migration at different scales. It goes on to look in-depth at some key regions such the EU and the US as destination regions. It examines the different types of economic migrant from the illegal migrant to the elites. It then also develops the concepts...

IntroductionThis page introduces Multigovernmental Organisations with a fun map and logo starter. The page then provides a broad range of activities based on the relevance and role for economic integration in different MGOs, including the UN, NAFTA, The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund as well as the World Trade Organisation and the economic policy of neoliberalism. It explores the role...

This page provides information on the syllabus for this section and links to lesson resources. Lesson plans include resources to use on an interactive whiteboard and worksheets to print. The pages have full student access to give maximum flexibility to the teacher and the student. There are theoretical notes for extended reading and teacher notes at the top that provide timing information, lesson objectives and activity instructions.

Option D - Geophysical Hazards

This online book is to be used to support students studying Option D - Geophysical Hazards. It includes content and guidance in line with the syllabus. It includes text on relevant theory and ideas, as well as in-depth case studies and place examples.

This page looks at the ways settlement grow in planned and unplanned ways through a number of places examples. It introduces the topic with a couple of short videos based on rapid urban growth, the second is a clip from the animation Charlie in a new town. Student then apply this information to the way Brussels has grown a city, through a series of map resources. Students then go onto look at The Vance Model, first as a cut-up activity before examining it to explain planned growth. Students then look in more detail at planned new towns and the role of slum growth in more spontaneous growth of urban areas. There is illustrative material on Mumbai and Kenya.

This page provides resources and lesson activities on the characteristics of urban places. It uses a variety of place locations, including the Nile Delta, south England and Marindique in the Philippines to examine the spatial pattern of settlements. It introduces the concepts of site and situation through mapped locations. The settlement hierarchy is introduced and an informative video on why cities located where they is supported with a question sheet.

This page explores the patterns of economic activity in urban areas. It examines the Central Business District, Industrial zones and change and the Rural Urban Fringe. Students first investigate through a series of city land use maps the types of economic patterns. This is includes land use maps and maps showing physical characteristics and relief. Later students compare the maps to recognized urban models. Student then go on to complete a sorting activity on types of economic activity and their characteristics. Students then examine key concepts such as bid-rent value, sphere of influence and nodality before looking at place examples in more depth through a series of videos and diagrams.

Unit 2 - Geophysical Systems

This online book is to be used to support students studying Option D - Geophysical Hazards. It includes content and guidance in line with Unit 2 - Geophysical Hazard Risk. It includes text on relevant theory and ideas, as well as in-depth case studies and place examples.