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Module
4 Global
Change |
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SPECIFICATION
CONTENT
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DETAILED
CONTENT/LESSON FOCUS
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SKILLS
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Tropical
storms:
global distribution; regional effects. |
TROPICAL
STORMS
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KGP SCHEDULE
WEEKS 1-15 |
| The
origin, geographical distribution, frequency of occurrence and scale
of the hazard. |
Concept of 'hazard'.
Definition — rotating tropical storm with wind speeds over 118 kph. |
Secondary
source utilisation: texts; published statistical data; maps (world maps/ plates/hazards); photographs; ICT; remotely — sensed imagery etc.. REVISION |
| The effects of the hazard on the physical, built and human environments. |
Effects include
impact of: waves; storm surge; wind; rainfall/ flooding. Greatly influenced
by vulnerability: |
Map and photograph interpretation. The limitations of evidence. |
| The extent to which the hazard can be predicted and/or prevented. |
MEDC use of satellite imagery linked to warning systems! evacuation. |
REVISION |
| Types
of response to the hazard, varying from fatalism to reaction, protection
and prevention. Individual or collective Responses, hazard management
and relief. |
Risk/assessment
over longer term. Reduce vulnerability of people to storms: building design; land use planning; hurricane 'drill' etc.. Contrast with LEDC country. |
REVISION |
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HAZARDS
1
Burglary. |
HAZARDS
4
Earthquakes and Volcanoes. |
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HAZARDS
2
Disease/Aids. |
HAZARDS
5
Multiple Hazards. |
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HAZARDS
3
Tropical Storms. |
CONFLICT
Conflict over the use of a Resource. |
| Week
by week content taught by Mr Phipps at K.PHIPPS SCHEDULE - WEEKS 1-15 K.PHIPPS SCHEDULE - WEEKS 16-19 K.PHIPPS SCHEDULE - WEEKS 20-26 |
Week
by week content taught by Mr Jackson at C.JACKSON SCHEDULE - WEEKS 1-15 C.JACKSON SCHEDULE - WEEKS 16-19 C.JACKSON SCHEDULE - WEEKS 20-26 |
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