IntroductionThis page firstly looks at the global trend in diaspora through a number of maps and graphics. Students are introduced to some well known diasporas and they recap the cultural influence of Chinese through their resources in the global superpowers lesson. Following a short text on the types and causes of diaspora, students discuss their influence on cultural diversity and identity. Following...

IntroductionThis page provides resources that introduce population pyramids as a way for examining population structures, linked to the demographic transition model. Students are introduced to population pyramids through a quick map-from- memory activity and sketch activity based on hypothetical population structures before they go on to learn more detailed ways of describing changing patterns linked...

This page introduces the lesson on suburbanization with a couple of fun starters; one based on a1 950s animation and another on a cartoon of US suburban utopia. The lesson is then based on a role play, whereby each student is given an account of suburbanization in one place. These include, the US, UK, China, Mexico and Eastern Europe. The students then create a character to reflect the surbanization in that place, before taking part in a 'speed dating' activity with the outcome that students realise that suburbanization is far more diverse than the Western ' stereotype would have us believe!

IntroductionThis page provides a huge range skill-based activities and well chosen videos to explore the global and regional patterns of climate change impacts both in the last 100 years and projected into the future. Students explore the global pattern and identify regions most affected by global warming, through a number of interactive resources produced by media services such as the BBC as well...

Lesson Plans for Changing Populations and PlacesThis is a link page to sub-pages that provided detailed lesson plans and learning activities that cover everything in the IB guide for this topic. 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...

Lesson Plans for Challenges and Opportunities This is a link page to sub-pages that provided detailed lesson plans and learning activities that cover everything in the IB guide for this topic. 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...

IntroductionThis page introduces the Demographic Transition Model and provides a number resources covering trends in population growth. The activities are based on graph analysis and well focused videos. The DTM is explored both in terms of main features and the processes that influence it through its different stages. The lesson finishes with an important video on maternal health car (pre-2015) featuring...

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.

Lesson Plans for Changing PopulationThis is a link page to sub-pages that provided detailed lesson plans and learning activities that cover everything in the IB guide for this topic. 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...

This page includes link pages to sample exam papers and mar schemes for the optional themes resourced for in this site. The sample papers are fully resourced to be used as end of unit tests or mock exams and the mark schemes are based on the generic schemes on the IB website.