Topic 2 – Introduction to weather, climate and ecosystems Enquiry questions Possible learning activities Hours 3.1.2 What physical processes and interactions operate within ecosystems? An introduction to ecosystems to include the processes linking living/biotic and non-living/abiotic components. Role of nutrient and energy flows and stores, and food webs. Concept of biodiversity. 1 3.1.3 How are small-scale ecosystems in the UK used and managed? The characteristics of small-scale coastal ecosystem, for example, sand dunes. Explore how the ecosystem is used and managed. 2 Investigate contrasting views through a exercise. 1 2.3.2 How does the global circulation of the atmosphere create distinctive climate zones? An overview of the global circulation of the atmosphere. An overview of the location and distribution of climate zones and biomes. Features of the hot semi-arid climate, hot tropical and maritime temperate climate (UK). 3 3.1.1 What is the relationship between climate and biomes at a global scale? A study of the features of hot semi-arid grassland (savanna) and the tropical mangrove or tropical rainforest biome. 2 Total 9 Topic 3 – River processes, flooding and flood management Enquiry questions Possible learning activities Hours 2.1.1 How do people and processes contribute to the development of distinctive coastal landscapes in the UK? 2.2.1 How do people and processes contribute to the development of distinctive river landscapes in the UK? A study of river processes. 1 A study of distinctive river landforms within the UK and the processes that created these landforms. 3 How geology affects the development of river landforms. 1 2.3.1 Why is the UK Explore characteristics and reasons for variations in 3
ecosystems damaged by human activity? 2.1.4 What are the predicted impacts of climate change on coastal landscapes and communities? change on the hot tropical biome, to include coral reefs (Australia) and mangroves (Maldives). Overview of impact of climate change on global patterns of these biomes. How processes within the ecosystem have been affected. 2.4.3 What are the consequences of climate change? 2.1.4 What are the predicted impacts of climate change on coastal landscapes and communities? Consequences of climate change on wildlife and habitats of coral reefs and mangroves. Consequences of climate change on tourism and tourist destinations linked to coral reefs. Link to coastal communities in Bahamas and Maldives. 2 2 2.1.4 What are the predicted impacts of climate change on coastal landscapes and communities? Sea levels rising and an increase of storm frequency, and the challenges of its management. Detailed examples from Egypt, Australia and Maldives. 2 2.4.4 How and why do attitudes to climate change vary? Explore different values and attitudes to climate change on a global scale. 1 2.4.5 What role can individuals and government in the UK play in reducing the risk of climate change? Different ways in which reducing the risk of climate change can be addressed at an individual, local, national and international level. Opportunities for school-based enquiry and data analysis. 2 Total 14 Topic 6 – Water management Enquiry questions Possible learning activities Hours 3.3.1 Why does supply and demand for water vary over time and space? 3.3.2 What happens when demand for water Trends in global supply and demand for water and reasons for changes. Water footprints and water security. Impact of over-extraction and unsustainable use of water on people, the economy and environment. 4
UK? Social, economic and environmental impact of growth of online shopping. Possible use of questionnaire data to analyse patterns in local area. 1.2.5 What are the issues associated with leisure use in urban and rural areas across the UK? Leisure in urban and rural areas of the UK through use of examples such as Manchester and Peak District National Park. Concept of rural honeypots. Detailed study of leisure management such as Peak District National Park & evaluation of its effectiveness. Positive and negative impacts of leisure and major sporting events. Opportunity for decision-making exercise. 4 Total 18 Topic 9 – Uneven patterns of development Enquiry questions Possible learning activities Hours 1.3.2 What are the global processes that connect countries at different levels of development including the UK? Concept of globalisation and what drives it – to include trade, technology, geo-political links, cultural exchange, migration and investment from MNCs. Global links between UK and other countries. 3 1.3.3 What are the causes and consequences of uneven development? Uneven levels of development at global and national scales. Detailed examples taken from within UK and an LIC such as Malawi, and an NIC such as Malaysia or India. 3 Development of MNCs in UK and chosen LIC or NIC. Advantages and disadvantages of MNCs for host country. 3 Emergence of NICs as economic power houses and significance to world economy. Evaluation of impact of growth on chosen NIC. 2 Trade patterns between UK and chosen LIC such as Malawi, and NIC such as Malaysia or India. Concepts of imports, exports, trade partnerships/blocs, tariffs and fair trade. 2 Positive and negative consequences of globalisation on societies in UK, chosen LIC and NIC. Evaluation of threats to national identities and patterns of migration. Globalisation of cultures and consumer products. 4 1.3.4 What are the Concept of aid to other countries. 3