The activities encourage literacy through Key Stage 3 Geography, by using DARTs (Directed Activities Related to Texts) and extended writing frames and prompt sheets. "The Thinking and Learning Skills" packs provide activities that are designed to develop the learning process and encourage critical thinking for all levels of ability. The activities challenge students and encourage them to employ powers of reasoning, creative thinking and ingenuity. The packs also encourage co-operative learning with debate, discussion and reasoning.