Revising All of the Map Skills
Here is a list of skills to revise for this topic: The points of a compass – N, E, S and W but also SE etc (and perhaps even SSE etc) 4 Figure grid references OS Map Symbols 6 Figure…
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Introduction to the Balance Unit
In this subject section you will look at the idea of balanced and unbalanced communities. and how imbalance affects changes in these systems. You will consider what a community needs to maintain equilibrium balance? You will investigate ways in which…
1 What is a balanced community?
Part A – Is our school community balanced? Adapted from image: Some rights reserved by padsbrother As a class discuss whether our school community is balanced. You might find the following slideshow, taken from our Patana Life pages, useful…
2 How balanced are two ‘Global Cities’?
Two double lessons, two homework activities. Part A and B – Balance Criteria for Cities and Researching Balance in a City In part 1, we learned about some of the ways in which a community (such as our school) can…
2 Part b) Example Student Work
London Here is some researched information about London by the students of 7H and 7G. Usually red = not balanced and green = balanced. To see all the pictures in one place click here. Mumbai Here is some researched information…
3 Can you design a balanced urban community?
Your mission is to work in a pair (or three) and to design the best, most balanced city as possible in the time given to you. You will use an interactive flash game at the bottom of this post. As…
4) Balancing Urban Communities Assessment
and and Here is the worksheet which you must download, save a copy and complete by the deadline set by your teacher. Click on the picture of it to download it: Here is the rubric but you can also download…
Balance Journaling Questions
Week 1 • Is your own community where you live balanced? • What impact has balance/imbalance in your community had on you personally? Week 2 • What factors affecting balance in your own community apply to other communities you have…
Balance Glossary
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1) Geography Matters
Big Picture Questions: What is Geography? Why is it important to study Geography? How do we think, speak and write as Geographers? Watch and Discuss: Source: Geographical Association Think and Discuss / Share: What is Geography? Where are the…
2) Bangkok is a Fantastic Place
Two double lessons, two homework activities. Contents: Part A – Why is Bangkok ‘Fantastic’? Part B – Become a Google Maps Ninja Part C and D – Understand and carry out the main task – A Geographer’s Mini-Guide to Bangkok…
3) Follow The Water
Two double lessons, two homework activities. Contents: Part A – What is a River Basin and what are its features? Part B – What is the Water Cycle? Part C – What Happens To Water Inside the Drainage Basin? Part…