Tsunamis - Indian Ocean 2004/Japan 2011

Below are links we are using to understand the effects on, and responses to tsunamis.

Animated guide

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7533972.stm

Before and After

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12743904

Tsunami at sea

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12797471

Tsunami hits city

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12769741

images and video compilation

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12782463

Quake grab bag

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12759840

video map of affected areas

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12722187

and my favourite photo of 2011 (or certainly the most awe-inspiring)



The 2005 Kashmir Earthquake (ICT Lesson)

Resource: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/in_depth/south_asia/2005/south_asia_quake/default.stm

·         Students to work in pairs.

·         Students use the linked page above as a starting point to investigate the Kashmir quake.

·         They should construct a PowerPoint or word document report to summarise the causes, effects of, and the responses to the quake.

·         They should try to use video and audio inserted into the presentation or linked to from the word doc.

·         They should try to include some original content or ‘angle’ that others may not use.

·         Students will have Thursday p5 and Friday p1 to complete the work and at that point it should be emailed to me and each student in the pair should have a copy electronically – there is no need to print out!!

The best presentations or docs will be published on this blog

Kashmir earthquake - Gavin. Lewis, Stacey & Beth

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The effects of earthquakes and how we respond to them

Key Ideas: 

1. The effects of earthquakes can be classified as primary and secondary.
2. There are 7 main factors that affect how destructive an earthquake is.
3. The responses to an earthquake can be classified as short-term (emergency), medium-term or long-term.

Terms:

Primary effects, Secondary effects, short-term response, medium-term response, long-term response

Starter

BBC Bitesize Test

Earthquake research ELO into folders - will be needed tomorrow -  Link - Link - Link

Main

1. TDIT
2. Working with Learning Partners & Using H p19 explain what primary effects and secondary effects are.
3. Independently - Using Figure 2, draw a diagram or table to show how the 7 main factors affect how destructive an earthquake is.
4. Independently - Answer question 4 H p19. Get it 'marked' by your Learning Partner.
5. LPs or wider groups - What are the main 4 secondary effects of an earthquake and why are they more devastating than the primary effects?
6. ELO: Handout & explain
7. Independently - Draw a diagram or table to show what short-term, medium-term and long-term responses there can be to an earthquake.

Plenary

BBC Earthquake responses video

Earthquakes and why they happen

Section	Detail
Key Ideas	Earthquake strength is measured on the Richter Scale and the intensity of their effects on the Mercalli Scale. Earthquakes happen because of the stress where tectonic plates meet.
Terms	Distribution, Richter Scale, seismograph, Mercalli Scale, focus, shock waves, epicentre.
Starter	BBC Earthquakes Video
Main	1. TDIT    2. Using H p18 answer the following questions:    What are earthquakes?    How dangerous are they?    How many earthquakes are there each year?    Where do they occur (what is their distribution or global pattern)?    What is the link with where volcanoes occur?    3. What is the difference between a seismometer and a seismograph?    4. What do the Richter and Mercalli scales measure?    5. Explain how an earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale is 100 times stronger than one measuring 4.    6. What number on the Mercalli scale is an earthquake likely to be if it is the top story on the BBC news? Does this depend on the country the earthquake occurs in?    7. On what type of plate boundary do most earthquakes happen? Explain why many strong earthquakes occur along destructive plate margins.    8. Why are tectonic stresses lower along constructive plate boundaries?    9. Draw a diagram to illustrate the terms; focus, shock waves, and epicentre.    10. Read eyewitness accounts of earthquake survivers http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12711152 http://www.geography-site.co.uk/pages/physical/earth/witness/cal1.html http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/8455735.stm
Plenary	Run through 'Earth shakes, rattles and rolls' powerpoint.

BBC Earthquakes Video - Starter

Earth shakes rattles_and_rolls

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What is a supervolcano?

Section	Detail
Key Ideas	Supervolcanoes have many differences to volcanoes. The potential impacts of a supervolcano eruption are far greater than a ‘normal’ volcanic eruption.
Terms	Supervolcano, caldera, fissures, geothermal, geyser, hotspot
Starter	BBC supervolcano introduction clip below
Main	1.   TDIT. 2.   Using map below and the map NT p17 A, answer NT p23 question 1. 3.   Using the diagram below, draw a simple version of a cross-section of a supervolcano annotating with geysers, caldera and geothermal. 4.   Put a heading ‘Differences between supervolcanoes and composite/shield volcanoes’ 5.   Write 3 differences using the following hints: Size, shape, impact. 6.   Using the hot spots clip below and the diagram explain what a hot spot is. 7.   Using the Yellowstone scenario clip and NT p23 answer question 5 NT p23.
Plenary	a.   What is a supervolcano? b.   Give 2 ways they are different to normal volcanoes. c.   How will the Yellowstone supervolcano erupt? d.   Briefly state what the impact will be?

Introduction

World Map of Supervolcanoes

Cross section of a supervolcano

Hot spots

Yellowstone Scenario

How do volcanoes affect people?

Section	Detail
Key Ideas	Volcanoes are found on plate boundaries, especially on the Pacific Ring of Fire. The primary and secondary effects of volcanoes can be positive as well as negative. There are differences between immediate and long-term responses to eruptions, including monitoring and prediction.
Terms	Natural hazard, primary effects, secondary effects, aid, earthquake, immediate responses, long-term responses, lahar
Starter	Mt Etna clip: what threats might the eruptions cause for people?
Main	1.   TDIT. 2.   Where are volcanoes found? 3.   What are the two types of volcano? 4.   Watch clip of Montserrat below, add a title Montserrat – Soufriere Hills 1995 and using H p14/15 answer questions 1, 2 & 3 H p15. 5.   Watch the clips on Mt St Helens and using NT p18/19 do question 3 NT p21 6.   Watch the clip on volcanoes and technology (up to 1:28) and using NT p20 answer question 7 NT p21.
Plenary	a.   Where is the main volcano zone in the world? b.   What do scientists look for to judge whether a volcano is about to erupt? c.   Explain the differences between primary and secondary effects of an eruption. d.   Give 2 immediate and 2 long-term responses to a volcanic eruption.

Mt Etna


Montserrat


Mount St Helens 1


Mount St Helens 2


Volcanoes and Technology (upto 1min 28 secs)

How do shield and composite volcanoes form?

Section	Detail
Key Ideas	Shield volcanoes occur at constructive plate boundaries and composite volcanoes occur at destructive plate margins. Features of a volcano include magma chamber, vent, crater and layers of rock (lava) and sometimes ash.
Terms	Shield volcano, composite volcano, magma chamber, vent, crater
Starter	Violent volcanoes clip – what makes volcanoes erupt and are they all the same?
Main	1.   TDIT 2.   Students use diagram below to mark 12 volcanoes (see list below) on world map and label if they are on destructive or constructive plate margins – then say if shield or composite. 3.   Students draw and label NT p13 C&D and add 2 examples of each, country and plate margin. 4.   Volcano photo quiz
Plenary	a.   What are shield volcanoes and what type of plate margin would you find them on? b.   What are composite volcanoes? Plate margin type? c.   Name 2 shield and 2 composite volcanoes. Describe their location.

Laki

Hekla

Helgafell

Surtsey

Mauna Loa

Kilauea

Fuji

Cotopaxi

Krakatoa

Ruapehu

St Helens

Etna

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Geography News: China's shrinking salt lake

China's shrinking salt lake - video | Environment | guardian.co.uk:


plus other links to climate change videos

How do people use an area of fold mountains?

Section	Detail
Key Ideas	People choose to live in areas of fold mountains for the advantages they bring. People adapt to living in these difficult environments.
Terms	Fold mountains, subsistence, terraces, irrigation, hydroelectric power (HEP), Andes
Starter	Clip of formation of fold mts below
Main	1.   TDIT. 2.   Label Andes, Alps, and Himalayas on world map. 3.   Fact file on the Andes Mountains NT p16 1. Using p9 & maps below. 4.   Farming: Watch clip below and use NT p14 to answer NT p16 2. 5.   Mining: Watch clip below and use NT p15 to answer NT p16 3 as questions. 6.   HEP: Watch clip below and use NT p15 to answer NT p16 4. 7.   Tourism: Watch 1st minute of linked clip below and use NT p15/16 and impacts of tourism table (below) to write a paragraph arguing the pros and cons of the Inca Trail.
Plenary	a.   Give 3 reasons people choose to live in fold mountains areas. b.   Give 3 difficulties that they may have to overcome. c.   Explain one way people have adapted to their environment.

Fold Mountain Formation

Farming

Mining


Hydroelectric Power

Tourism - The Inca Trail