Year 8 – Geography Home Learning Activities

Below is the range of tasks that you should study over the next 2 weeks. Do the activities during the same lesson time slot that you have on your timetable. Each lessons worth of

tasks should take you approximately 45 minutes. Before you start make sure that you have all the things that you will need.

Lesson Number and Title

Things that you will need Instructions

5 Storm Ciara https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/storm-ciara/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zstcv9q/revision/2

Please read the article and interpret the resources on the link. Write clear definitions for each key word / phrase. Complete the map task and categorise the effects of the storm.

6 Storm Dennis https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/17/storm-dennis-floods-everything-you-need-to-know

Please read the article and answer the questions. Write clear definitions for each key word / phrase. Categorise the effects of the storm. Challenge yourself by doing the ‘Next Level’ and ‘Above and Beyond’ tasks.

7 Student Climate Change Strikes

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47581585

Please read the article, watch the video clip and visit any relevant links. Answer the questions. Challenge yourself by doing the ‘Next Level’ and ‘Above and Beyond’ tasks.

8 Tornadoes in Alabama

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47436809

Please read the article and watch the video clip. Create a case study using the questions as a guide. Challenge yourself by doing the ‘Next Level’ and ‘Above and Beyond’ tasks.

Extended Learning – reading and knowledge

Extended Learning – fun things to do and create

Calculate your carbon footprint using the calculator on www.wwf.org.uk Create a plan as to how you may reduce your carbon footprint

Complete further reading about depressions on GCSE Bitesize and complete the test https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zstcv9q/revision/2Consolidate your knowledge of storm Ciara and storm Dennis. Which storm do you think was the worst and why? Use reasons to support your answer.

Additional resources, links and reading needed for the lesson activities:

If you have any questions about the tasks ,please contact your class teacher.

Geography in the News Lesson 5 – Storm CiaraRecently the UK have experienced a number of extreme weather events. This activity will focus on the causes and effects of Storm Ciara. There are a range of resources to support you with this homework. Spend some time reading the information and watching videos on this page:

https://www.internetgeography.net/topics/storm-ciara/

To begin with, it will be very useful is know what the following terms mean. Write a definition for each: Atlantic Depression

Low pressure

The Jet Stream

Storm Kiera is an example of a frontal depression. Read this page about the formation of frontal depressions and complete a step by step guide to their formation. https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zstcv9q/revision/2

Define It

The Facts

The weather map below shows the UK at 12pm on Sunday 9th February 2020 when Storm Ciara was passing over the UK. Label the main features of the map along with the type of weather you would expect to see based on the fronts and air pressure. If you need help, take a look at www.internetgeography.net/topics/atlantic-depressions-and-the-british-isles/

What are the social, economic and environmental impacts of Storm Ciara?

Social Impacts (People) Economic Impacts (Money)

Environmental Impacts (Place / environment)

https://www.internetgeography.net/homework/synoptic-links-in-geography/How does this Geography in the News link to what you have previously studied in geography and/or what you already know? How does this link to other aspects of geography?

The Map

The Impacts

The Links

Is the UK’s weather becoming more extreme?The Next Level

Geography in the News Lesson 6 – Storm Dennis

Following storm Ciara the UK was quickly affected by anther weather event, Storm Dennis. To get started read this article on The Guardian website:https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/feb/17/storm-dennis-floods-everything-you-need-to-know

To begin with, it will be very useful to know what the following terms mean. Write a definition for each: Flood defences

Flood plain

Natural flood management

Answer the questions below by reading the article in the link. 1. How severe were the floods?2. Did flood defences fail?3. How can planning policies reduce the impact of flooding?4. Identify three approaches to natural flood management. 5. How can natural flood management strategies reduce flooding?6. Identify how flood prediction is set to improve. 7. Identify the priority areas for flood protection. 8. Describe the graph showing spending on flood and coastal erosion risk management. 9. Why has there been so much flooding recently?10.What is the impact of climate change on flooding in the UK?

Define It

The Facts

The map below shows some of the areas in England and Wales most affected by flooding caused by Storm Dennis. Describe the distribution of the areas most affected by flooding. Remember G S E (General, specific, examples)

What are the social, economic and environmental impacts of Storm Dennis? (you will need to research his)

Social Impacts (People) Economic Impacts (Money)

Environmental Impacts (Place / Environment)

https://www.internetgeography.net/homework/synoptic-links-in-geography/How does this Geography in the News link to what you have previously studied in geography and/or what you already know? How does this link to other aspects of geography?

The Map

The Impacts

The Links

To what extent are natural flood management strategies more effective than human flood defenses?

(Remember when you are looking at ‘to what extent’ questions you need to be saying how far you agree or disagree. In this instance the question is asking you How far do you agree that natural flood defenses are better than human flood defenses? )

Helpful Hint: Think about the difference between natural and human flood defenses before you begin writing.

The Next Level

Geography in the NewsLesson 7 – Student Climate Change Strikes

World climate strikes have been very instrumental in raising the profile of global issues such as climate change. Please read this article on BBC website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-47581585

Key term: Climate change: Climate change is lasting change in long term weather patterns over a significant period of time. Climate change has positive and negative impacts and physical and human causes.

TASK: Answer the following questions below🔲 Why have students abandoned classrooms for a day? 🔲 Who inspired the day of action? Why?🔲 Where are students protesting? 🔲 What did the Paris agreement commit to do? 🔲 What has Greta Thunberg been nominated for? 🔲 What do Government ministers think about the protests? 🔲 Have a go on the chat bot towards the bottom of the page. Give a brief summary of what you learn from using it.

The Links - https://www.internetgeography.net/homework/synoptic-links-in-geography/🔲 How does this article link to what you have previously studied in geography and/or what you already know? How does this link to other aspects of geography?

The next level 🔲 Do you agree with students protesting about climate change? Give reasons for (justify) your answer.

Above and beyond 🔲 If we all make small changes, we could considerably reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the atmosphere. Create a plan to for you or your family to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. After following the plan for at least 3 days feedback on the changes you have made, the impact of these changes on you and your family, and how these changes will reduce your contribution to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Geography in the NewsLesson 8 – Tornadoes in Alabama

There are lots of weather related stories in the news, specifically recent tornadoes that have occurred in Lee County, eastern Alabama, USA. To get started read this article on the BBC News website: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-47436809

Key term: Tornado – a strong, dangerous wind that forms itself into an upside-down spinning cone and is able to destroy buildings as it moves across the ground

TASK: Create a case study by reading the article and answering the following questions.🔲 How many people were killed in the tornadoes that struck Lee County? 🔲 How many people are thought to have been injured? 🔲 How fast were the recorded winds? 🔲 What damage occurred? 🔲 How did the impact compare to other tornadoes during 2018? 🔲 Are tornadoes expected at this time of year?

The Links - https://www.internetgeography.net/homework/synoptic-links-in-geography/🔲 How does this article link to what you have previously studied in geography and/or what you already know? How does this link to other aspects of geography?

The next level 🔲 What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?

Above and beyond 🔲 Research the ways in which countries such as the USA protect people from weather events such as tornadoes.

TASK: Design a house to withstand the impacts of tornadoes. Annotate your design to explain how it will protect the inhabitants.