How far are Natural Disasters and Climate change linked?
Key Concept: Systems
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Introduction: You are going to research some of the worst places to live in relation to natural disasters.
Then you will pick one and create a travel brochure advertising it for tourists.
Then you will pick one and create a travel brochure advertising it for tourists.
Unit statement
Geographic conditions and development create constraints and opportunities when responding to natural disasters. Inquiry Questions Conceptual Question: How do different MEDCs and LEDCs react to a natural disaster by innovating and developing? Debatable question: Why do humans live next to a natural disaster zone? Factual question:How does geography contribute to natural disasters? What is a natural disaster? |
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Terminology/ Vocab Posters
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Eg: Terminology Posters- Student AnswersQUIZ YOURSELF |
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2017 - 2018: ASSESSMENT TASK [CLICK HERE]
Case Study 1- Presentations will be the week of 8th Jan.
SAP - WHAT DO I STUDY?
2017-18 students- STOP HERE
2016-17 Below...
Demonstrating your Learning: Make your own Volcano!
You are going to create a model of a volcano. You will take at least 4-5 photos to show the development [progression] of your volcano. You and your partner/s will then show your learning through a verbal explanation of your model and how a volcano works. Use the following as a guide:
You are going to create a model of a volcano. You will take at least 4-5 photos to show the development [progression] of your volcano. You and your partner/s will then show your learning through a verbal explanation of your model and how a volcano works. Use the following as a guide:
- label all parts
- visible cross-section
- clearly shown tectonic plates
- reasons people choose to live near volcanoes
- movement beneath the earth's crust
- what are the different types of volcanoes and how are they different
Plot a Natural Disasters Hazard curve for volcanoes and earthquakes and explain your graph.
Read this information and explain which earthquake caused more damage? What factors did you compare to come to your conclusion? [Guidance here]
Earthquake Proof Buildings
- Research methods used in building which help structures to withstand earthquakes.
- What materials are used? Are they easily available in MEDS's and LEDC's?
- How are the structures different in MEDS's and LEDC's?
- Pick a country to build your structure. What materials will be available to you in this country?
- Using the equivalent of those materials, consider how you can build an earthquake-proof building.
- You do not have to build skyscrapers. What would you build for a rural village in an LEDC?
- Your structure must be between 20-40cm tall and have a container in the top 4-5cm to place an egg.
- You will also prepare an 'Investor Portfolio' to present to potential investors to convince them to invest in these buildings. You must explain the materials used and how your building has structural integrity to withstand an earthquake. You will explain the same as a 'sales pitch' to your potential investors i.e. classmates.
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