A2 UNIT 3 - BIODIVERSITY UNDER THREAT

UNIT 3 - BIODIVERSITY UNDER THREAT

There are 3 key elements to Topic 3 (Biodiversity Under Threat):

1. Defining biodiversity
2. Biodiversity threats
3. Managing biodiversity

Revision:

Go through the Edexcel PPT presentation on topic 3. The file is loaded on the G Drive, or use the link below:

http://www.google.co.uk/#q=edexcel+A2+geography+Unit+3+topic+3+biodiversity+under+threat+powerpoint

As part of your revision you need to have a detailed knowledge and understanding of at least two case studies, biodiversity hotspots and of course need to know the key vocabulary!

Edexcel Past Papers:

http://pastpapers.edexcel.com/content/past-papers/home.html?utm_source=iamastudent&utm_medium=Display&utm_campaign=SEC_GEN_30APR2014_newpastpapers#?Qualification-Family=A-Level&Qualification-Subject=Edexcel%20A%20level%20Geography&Status=Pearson-UK:Status%2FLive&Specification-Code=Pearson-UK:Specification-Code%2F9GE01

PS

Don't forget  general revision good practice:

http://www.ardenrevisioncwc.blogspot.co.uk/

AS GEOGRAPHY - COASTAL MANAGEMENT AND REBRANDING REVISION

Coastal Management

As luck would have it, the Birling Gap in Sussex featured in the press this weekend, where erosion of the chalk cliffs is reaching rates of .75m per year.

Carry out some research into erosion at Birling Gap, with a focus on 3 main elements:

1. Coastal erosion - the processes and why the rate of erosion os so rapid
2. The "players" - who has an interest?
3. Management Strategies - what is being done, is planned, or could be done?

Produce a detailed fact sheet, with location map and some current images.

 

See the links below:

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/birling-gap-and-the-seven-sisters/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/

 

Then...complete the same exercise for a stretch of coastline we have visited as part of our fieldwork.

 

Re-branding:

 

What is re-branding?

Who are the "players"?

What are the expected outcomes of rebranding?

 

Learn at least two case studies, plus our own fieldwork investigation and outcomes.

 

PS

Don't forget general revision good practice:

 

http://www.ardenrevisioncwc.blogspot.co.uk/

Unit 4 Research Report

The theme of the research project is the management of tectonic hazards (primary and secondary), before, during and after an event, at a range of geographical scales, levels of development, covering both rural and urban environments. You should have completed your A3 audit sheet to ensure that you have coverage of all aspects of the research focus, together with case study examples.

The aim this week should be to identify a variety of visual media (maps, diagrams, charts, etc) that could potentially be used in the body of the report.

It is suggested that you research about 6 suitable items, which you will then have to become proficient at accurately reproducing.

 

See links below:

http://www.geogonline.org.uk/g1_ki2.3ii.htm

http://www.slideshare.net/johnlilley94/tectonicactivityandhazards#

AS/A2 REVISION SITES

Have a look through the revision sites below as part of your revision plan:

AS

http://getrevising.co.uk/resources/level/a/subjects/geography

http://www.geography-revision.co.uk/

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/category:a_level_geography_revision_notes

A2

http://www.s-cool.co.uk/a-level/geography/world-development/revise-it/measuring-differences-in-development

http://getrevising.co.uk/resources/level/a/subjects/geography

http://www.geography-revision.co.uk/

http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/wiki/category:a_level_geography_revision_notes

COASTAL MANAGEMENT CASE STUDIES

A folder has been loaded onto the AS UNIT 2 file on the G Drive, titled Coastal Management Case Studies. The folder contains a student work pack and pdf copies of published case studies, plus a record of the Isle of Sheppey field work.

 

All students should ensure that the student work pack is completed this week, ready to be handed in on Monday 24 March 14.

Mr Wilson

AS FIELD WORK ON SHEPPEY

On Monday 10^th March the AS Geography class, together with Mr Wilson, Mr Lumsden and Ms Redsell went to the Isle of Sheppey for a day of fieldwork associated with their work on coastal management. With spectacular Spring good weather the group visited 5 sites along the north coast of the Island to investigate problems of coastal erosion, flooding and the variety of coastal management strategies that have been employed along the coastline.

The students carried out surveys, recorded a range of coastal defence measures and carried out questionnaires with locals and visitors to the island. They even managed to interview a couple who remembered the 1953 floods on the island, which left Sheerness under water!

The pictures below shows the class on the earth bank flood defence near Leysdown.

MOCK EXAMINATIONS

The dates for the Mock Examinations are as follows:

AS
Unit 1: Monday 31 March 14: 1300-1439
Unit 2: Thursday 03 April 14: 0900-1030

A2
Unit 3: Tuesday 01 April 14: 0900-1130
Unit 4: No examination

Mr Wilson