Term 1

1) Geography Matters

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

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

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…

4) What Happens To The Water?

4) What Happens To The Water?

One double lesson. Timing of this lesson depends on the weather. The main part of this lesson is an outdoor enquiry. and Groups need to be established – ideally groups of three. Resources needed: One litre measuring jug per group…

7) What were the effects of the 2011 floods?

7) What were the effects of the 2011 floods?

You are going to create an infographic to show some of the effects of the 2011 floods in Thailand. This will be done in your Computer Studies lessons, but will link closely to the work that you will be doing…