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Learning Intentions:
To investigate if there are there any links in the geographical event between people and the environment?
To identify impacts / consequences of the geographical event on the human environment.
To identify impacts / consequences of the geographical event on the physical environment / landscape.
To investigate what this event mean for the people living close by.
To investigate this event have any connection with similar / recent geographical events?
Interactions, Interconnections & Implications
Interactions, Interconnections & Implications
Interactions - refers to how systems, both human and natural, interact
Interactions - refers to how systems, both human and natural, interact
Interconnections - refers to the links between people, places, environments and spatial patterns, either by clearly visible links (e.g. roads) or invisible links (e.g. politics)
Implications - refers to the individual’s ability to reason the consequences of their decision-making process and that of others
Implications - refers to the individual’s ability to reason the consequences of their decision-making process and that of others
Recap...
Recap...
Revisit Geographical Questions about your chosen news source / event.
You may have asked 'How the event impacted on the physical environment?' or 'How the event impacted on the human environment?' or "What physical processes caused the event to happen?"
It is important that you are able to show links between your chosen event, the environment and people.
Using Mind Maps to explore links and connections.
Mind Map tools help students & teachers to connect ideas, create links and bring together a large volume of information, explore relationships between concepts, think creatively, and manage information.
This strategy gives students a structure to summarise and represent visually what they have learned. It improves long-term memory of factual information.
Using Goggle as a Mind-Mapping tool
Using Goggle as a Mind-Mapping tool
Coggle challenges students to organise their ideas visually while also promoting collaboration among students and teachers.
These features help students discover important connections that can lead to a better understanding of content.
To learn how to use Goggle in your work, please see HERE.
NOTE: There are many different Mind-Mapping apps and software available. Coggle is just one example. See 'Useful Resources' below.
To view examples of MindMaps created using Coggle, click the images below.
To view examples of MindMaps created using Coggle, click the images below.
Instructions for using Goggle (click drop-down arrow to view >>)
Instructions for using Goggle (click drop-down arrow to view >>)
Go to www.coggle.it on their device / smartphone
Once you are logged in, create a Coggle account using your ETB email account. Click "Login with Google" when prompted. Select a free plan.
Once logged in, you are in the Coggle work space.
Click "create" (private diagram)
Create a mind-map for chosen geographical event
You can add a number of headings / nodes and add points under each heading to create build your own Mind-Map
Investigating ways the event impacts on the physical environment.
Investigating ways the event impacts on the physical environment.
1. Think about the following question.
How did your chosen event impact on the physical environment?
Examples:
how a volcanic eruption might impact on the landscape
how new developments might impact on agricultural land the edge of a city.
how deforestation can impact on climate or local soils
2. On the Coggle Mind-Map you created, added in a new heading / node - 'impact on physical environment'. Then, add further ideas to this heading/ node. See image below.
Investigating ways the event impacts on the human environment.
Investigating ways the event impacts on the human environment.
3. Think about the following question.
How did your chosen event impact on the human environment?
Examples:
how a volcanic eruption might impact on the human environment - destruction of houses, roads etc.
how new developments might impact (positively / negatively)
how deforestation can impact on local tribes / culture in the Amazon Basin.
4. On the Coggle Mind-Map you created, added in a second new heading / node - 'impact on the human environment'. Then, add further ideas to this heading/ node. See image below.
✍Impacts and Consequences: Looking at the Cumbre Vieja in La Palma during September 2021
✍Impacts and Consequences: Looking at the Cumbre Vieja in La Palma during September 2021
Look at the news reports about the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption in La Palma.
📣Discuss with your partner / group / teacher possible consequences and impacts of this eruption on the physical environment and the human environment.
Modelling: Suggested Consequences and Impacts of the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption
Modelling: Suggested Consequences and Impacts of the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption
Click the drop-down lists below to reveal suggested consequences and impacts fo the Cumbre Vieja volcanic eruption.
Identify consequences of the event in this column.
Identify consequences of the event in this column.
Lava flows
Pyroclastic flows (fast flowing currents of ash, rocks, and gas)
Ash ejected by the volcano disperses in the air
Ash ejected by the volcano disperses in the air
State the impact on the physical landscape. (if relevant)
State the impact on the physical landscape. (if relevant)
Habitats and landscapes are damaged by lava flows.
Can destroy trees and forests.
Ash acts as a good fertiliser for soils
When the ash falls down, it blankets the land, including agriculturally used fields, houses, roads, industrial plants
State the impact on humans (if relevant)
State the impact on humans (if relevant)
Loss of jobs in agriculture / farming
Can wipe out houses & kill people.
In the long term this can results in a higher crop yield for farmers
People living close by may not ability to breathe.
✍Student Task: Your turn ....
Download the worksheet below. Use the worksheet to:
List the consequences of your chosen event.
State the impact of each consequence on the physical environment.
State the impact of each consequence on the human environment.
Use the information gathered in your MindMap to help complete the worksheet.
Investigating Connections with Similar Geographical Events.
Investigating Connections with Similar Geographical Events.
Possible Geographical questions to discuss with your teacher:
Have similar events happened in the past?
Where have these events happened?
How similar are the processes involved?
What patterns emerge from my research?
✍Student Task: Making connections using maps.
Use a mapping platform (Google Maps, Google Earth Pro, Bing Maps, Scoil net etc) to locate your Geographical Event.
Draw a sketch map to show where your chosen Geographical event occurred. This may be global, national or regional. (Discuss an appropriate map with your teacher)
3. Use a Google Advanced Search or Carrot2 search options to research similar events in the past.
4. Record your findings using the Note Taking Worksheet.
5. Record the locations of similar events on sketch-map you drew in 2 above.
6. Note down any patterns you observe.
Consider possible further geographical questions:
What physical processes (if any) are at work in influencing or causing your geographical event?
Do patterns emerge between physical processes and the occurrence and location of similar events?
What human processes (if any) are at work in influencing or causing your geographical event?
What is the significance of your chosen geographical event in relation to similar events which have occurred in the past.
Remember to note down your findings.
With the Google Advanced Search option you can narrow down the dates / timeframe of your search.
It is also possible to narrow down your search using 'key words' and 'exact phrases'
Tutorials: Using Google Advanced Search
Tutorial: Google News Search
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