This unit is designed to develop student skills in preparation for GCSE Geography (most suitable for Year 9 but could be taught in Year 8). The Gambia is used as place for students to explore and enquire, as most students will have a limited awareness of the Gambia. The unit develops geographical skills whilst exploring a number of places and pertinent issues. The end state for students is an enquiry based article comparing the Gambia to one or two other places. Recommended time on the article is 4-5 ICT lessons and 2-3 homework’s. Lessons are designed for 50 minutes to 1 hour of teaching. Total lesson time approximately 15 lessons (23 files).

All lessons have a starter and lesson aim. All PowerPoints in the same signature style. 

Lesson sequence:

1 - The Gambia, learning to enquire
2 - Tourism in the Gambia
3 - What makes a good article?
4 - South Africa
5 - The World Cup 2010
6 - Starting your enquiry
7 - Sudan
8 - Healthcare comparison
9 - Characteristics of LEDCs
10 - Article review