The document outlines the integration of sustainability and ecotourism education in the Azores, emphasizing the importance of geography in teaching about environmental issues. It includes a curriculum that focuses on exploring various geographical topics while assessing the impacts of tourism on local ecosystems and communities. The document also discusses renewable energy initiatives in the Azores and presents tasks and projects aimed at promoting sustainable development in the region.

1. Sustentabilidade e
ecotourismo nos Açores

2. Jo Debens
@geodebs
jodebens.com
Curriculum Leader for @eggarsgeog

3. WHY TEACH
SUSTAINABILITY?

4. “Geography matters - the
planet will still be here
when the politicians are
long gone.”
(Ken Grocott)

5. WHEN SHOULD WE TEACH
SUSTAINABILITY?

6. Autumn 1
8lessons
Autumn 2
9lessons
Spring 1
9lessons
Spring 2
9lessons
Summer 1
8lessons
Summer 2
10lessons
7 Amazing Places
Iceland
Dubai
Stonehenge
China – Great Wall & Gobi
Azores
Careful focus on mapping
skills basics
Use Discover Geography
resources
Assessment: Landscape
in a box
11lessons
Coasts
Landforms
Processes.
Human
influence.
Geology &
weathering.
6lessons
Our Place
Settlement
Including OS GIS
Photo Orienteering
/ Space Explorers.
Land use and
industry focus. UK
landscapes.
Urban models.
Assessment: How
distinctive is the
UK?
9lessons
My Stuff
What links me
to the world?
Food, sport &
geography of
stuff.
Interconnectio
n / inter
dependence
6lessons
GG – Little people , magic glasses, space
explorers 3lessons
Moving Stories
Diversity on site
Mexico / USA
migration
Data handling, travel
literacy and extended
writing.
Link to hot desert
landscape
Focus on social,
economic and
physical geography
Assessment:
Migration Diary
8lessons
Welcome to the
Jungle
Location, climate,
animals & plants,
adaptation, human
use. Soil erosion.
Focus on resource
use / management.
Tribes & conflict.
Madagascar &
Indonesia
Assessment:
Design your Animal
10lessons
8 Weather and climate
Types. Air masses.
Cycles. Microclimate.
Build our own data
loggers (STEM club)
On-site fieldwork
Climate zones &
change. Protest.
Fotobabble / weather
videos
Link to India monsoon
Compare climate zones
for region in Africa, Asia,
Russia
Assessment:
Microclimate Enquiry
12lessons
Extreme
Environments
Cold & hot
desert.
Everest. South
Africa desert.
Environmental
conflict.
Include Everest
expedition
extended
writing.
8lessons
Risky Resources!
Resource
management and
conflict.
Natural resources
including water, oil,
shale gas fracking.
Include places –
UK, Middle East,
Africa, Russia.
Link to geology.
Assessment:
Decision making
exercises on
fracking.
9lessons
GG - colour swatch nature, mini-beasts. 2lessons
Rivers
Hydrology
Landforms
Use by people
Conflict
Include places
– China 3
Gorges, Africa
(Nile), etc,.
Management
7lessons
Watery world
Oceans of the world –
polar and tropical.
Conflict. Resources.
Climate & sea level
change.
Fishery & food security.
Ocean crimes.
Piracy in Gulf of Aden /
Somalia.
Use Digital Explorer
Oceans resources
Assessment: Why is
piracy such a problem
in the Indian Ocean?
10lessons
Experience the
East
Focus on the
physical
landscape and
climate of China
and India, as well
as issues of
population (link
back to
development)
and industrial
changes here.
Compare to other
regions.
8lessons
Eggar’s Geography Key Stage 3 2014_16 Curriculum Outline

7. Sustainability and tourism.
SO WHAT DO YOU
CURRENTLY DO?

8. Sustainable Development…

9. Sustainable Development
“…achieving economic growth,
environmental protection and
social progress at the same
time”.
Oxfam

10. INTRODUCTION TO THE
AZORES

11. KEY LOCATIONS

12. Furnas

13. Terra Nostra

14. Centrale
Geothermico
de Pico

15. Sete Cidades

16. Ferreria

17. Pico

18. Whaling

19. Vineyards

20. Gruta das Torres

21. Faial Botanical garden

22. Capelinhos

23. Teaching about the Azores…free
resources

24. e.g. Resource 23 -Categorising
card sort
-Locating onto
map / GIS
-Holiday
planning
-Evaluating
potential
impact of each
activity

25. e.g. from Resource 15
BACKGROUND
Graciosa plans to be 100% renewable by the end
of 2014. Corvo has traditionally been totally
dependent on non-renewable energy and is aiming
for 75% wind and solar energy.
RELATIONAL: Use the weblinks to create an action plan for
Corvo by learning what Graciosa has done. Analyse the info
and make suggestions. Explain how sustainable the plan is.
EXTENDED ABSTRACT: As above but also
Use the weblinks to evaluate Graciosa’s plan – can 100%
be achieved? Make a prediction about how successful
Corvo may be. Reflect on what can be improved and make
recommendations.

26. e.g. from Resource 27
‘What are the challenges that lie ahead if
tourism in the Azores is to be sustainable?’
• Create a ‘mockumentary’ about tourism in the Azores.
• Clarify what sustainable means. Refer to S.E.E.
• Consider different social groups and their view points –
research their views and ‘interview’ them
• Consider the impact of increased travel & transport to the
Azores if tourism increases
• Consider the infrastructure of the island: roads, electricity,
accommodation, services, guides and suggest how these
will cope with increased tourism

27. e.g. from Resource 25 Tourism trends
BRONZE task: Draw a line
graph to show the pattern
of tourists travelling to the
Azores as a whole.
Describe and suggest
reasons for the pattern of
tourism.
SILVER task: Compare the
seasonality of tourism
between islands. Create a
chart to show this
information & suggest
possible reasons for why
the pattern exists
GOLD task: Represent the
data from Figure 2 in a pie
chart. Use Figure 3 to create
a flow lines map (or even a
proportional arrow map)
showing origin of tourists.
Describe & explain reasons
for the pattern.

28. What’s the connection? Beat the
teacher.

29. e.g. using Resource 24
• Whaling was banned
in 1986 in the Azores
• How do you think this
had an impact on the
local economy and
society?
• Which is more
sustainable – whale
watching or whaling?
Why? Discuss.

30. How does
this office
control the
future of Sao
Miguel?

31. The same but different: what do
Iceland and the Azores have in
common, and what is distinctive?

32. Hotspots: Azores vs Iceland
Why can you swim
here…
…but not here?

33. Review of the trip - jodebens.com

34. Example general activities

35. Do now…
Suggest how this image links to sustainability /
tourism. Think, pair, share.

36. Tell me a story about the picture.
It must include: a dramatic moment, a hero and a
villain, and some ‘heavenly’ words.

37. 1
2 3
Diamond 9
4 5 6
7 8
9
Important
Not important

38. Decline of
fishing
Fishing was
once the main
income for the
Azores but is in
decline, loss of
jobs
Public
transport
Parts of the
Azores have
small roads and
limited public
transport.
Congestion.
Concerns
about waste
Increase in
tourism will lead
to an increase in
waste and landfill
areas
Urbanisation
Only 5% of
Azores is
urbanised, but
increasing
pressure to build
& develop
means resources
imported
Marine
environment
Whaling has now
become whale
watching. There
is potential sea
level rise in
future.
UNESCO
Biosphere
Reserve
European
Geopark status,
Blue Flag
beaches, etc.
Renewable
energy
Geothermal,
HEP & wind
power
contributed 55%
of Sao Miguel’s
energy 2013.
Water
management
Eutrophication
and mineral
leaching into
lakes. Invasive
species.
Social
responsibility
Poor pay and
living conditions
for construction
workers in tourist
developments.

39. Economic – Jobs and Money
Social – People +
Communities
Environmental – Built and
Natural
Just economic
Benefit.
Environmental
Protection.
Just social benefit
Social and
environmental
What is
sustainability?
S


40. Which is more sustainable?
Place each letter on the appropriate section of the Venn Diagram. Be prepared to
defend your placement. Which would you choose? Justify.
A. Trees are planted around Lago
de Furnas. This creates habitats
and creates a source of quick
growing timber that can be used for
wood pulp. In addition, the trees
intercept more precipitation
therefore reducing eutrophication.
B. A huge dam is created in a river
valley above the lake. The village
will have to be flooded and
residents will be compensated and
offered homes in a nearby town.
The reservoir behind the dam will
create recreational opportunities
and can create Hydroelectric
Power.
C. Any building development is
banned on the flood plain,
restricting the settlement’s
economic growth.
D. Local farmland is drained and
purchased by the Landscape
Laboratory. This reduces water
movement to the lake & use of
fertiliser but there is a high
maintenance cost and farmers must
be compensate.

41. Can you design a sustainable solution for the Azores?
Scenario: You are a city planner for Sao Miguel, Azores. There has been an
increase in tourism and in 2014 more than 36’000 tourists visited. 59% of the
Azorean population live on Sao Miguel already. You must produce an island
tourism plan and a report (presentation) to argue the case for how to ensure
the island has a sustainable future. Taking into account the needs of the
environment, economy and society.
Consider:
- The weather and climate (how will the island and its
buildings cope?)
- Energy efficiency
- Waste reduction
- Appealing to local and visiting public
- Financial costs (E.U. funding)
Ensure you:
- Tackle the issues that currently cause a problem
- Identify strategies for sustainable development
- Explain sustainability
- Compare to real places

42. Links to numeracy
REGION 2002 2008 2011 % Variation
2002-2011
Portugal (all) 239903 273975 289107 +20.5%
Algarve 94089 98724 102462 ?
Azores 5388 8662 8871 ?
Madeira 26853 28093 28500 ?
Number of accommodation beds available.
BRONZE task:
Calculate the percentage
variation for the regions
between 2002-2011.
Which region has increased
the amount of
accommodation most
rapidly?
SILVER task:
Can you plot this
information effectively onto
a graph? What is the
pattern shown?
GOLD task:
Can you create this graph
in Google Earth? Or locate
your own on an annotated
map?

43. Describe the trend.
Is developing the Azores for tourism
sustainable? Use evidence to explain your
answer.
45.00%
40.00%
35.00%
30.00%
25.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
5.00%
0.00%
Number of tourists in Azores
2002 2008 2012
Number of
tourists
Linear (Number
of tourists)

44. Where are we going?
Use map evidence to describe the location of the Azores.
How might this link to sustainable tourism?

45. How do I go about a geographical enquiry?
Present /
Share
Ask questions
Gather
Information
Select
the best Information
Produce
your work
Evaluate
Have you answered
Yes No
the question?
Start
Here
Who? Where? When?
Why? What? How?
What evidence could you use? How will
you collect it?
Does any of your evidence fail to prove
what you want to say?
Write your answer using the writing
frame provided.
Try again
Reflect
What went well?
What will you
improve next
time?

46. Wordle

47. Tagxedo

48. Flickr stimulus

49. 1 2 3 4 5 6
1
Link to
sustainability
S.E.E.
Current land use Impacts on
transport
3/5ths
population live
with Sao Miguel
Azorean
government
view
Refer to data
2
Refer to data Link to
sustainability
Local hotel
owner
Potential new
jobs (tourism
related)
Young adults
traditionally
migrate out of
rural areas to
urban areas
Local builders
3
Services
(including
health, shops,
facilities)
Brain drain of
migrants to
Portugal itself
Link to
sustainability
Residents
(NIMBIES)
Geothermal
power plant
owner / workers
Airline staff
4
Rural areas are
largely quite
traditional
Impact of
increased
trekking / hiking
on landscape
Local farm
owner
Link to
sustainability
Refer to data Tourism
accounted for
8% Azorean
$GDP 2012
5
Unemployment
rate was 14.9%
in 2013
Decline of
traditional work
in fisheries / tea
Potential impact
on crime and
safety
Refer to data Link to
sustainability
President of
Portugal
6
Better internet /
3G access in
rural counties
National
economy
Refer to data Natural habitats Urban Home
Owners
Link to
sustainability

50. THUNKS: WHAT IS HAPPENING HERE?
SUSTAINABLE OR NOT? PROVE IT!

51. Scenario:
You are an entrepreneur in the Azores. Portugal is in a
recession but you have some options for how to invest
your money. You want to ensure your investment is
beneficial long-term. You are also under pressure from
your family to maintain a quality social experience and
natural environment.
You must make a decision & justify
your choice by linking to S.E.E.
sustainability and considering
viewpoints. Do you:
Introduce a new mass
tourism Volcano Tour
programme including
super-jeeps, helicopter
rides, large hotels.
Similar to Iceland.
Develop eco-tourism
shelters and
encourage camping &
hiking in wilderness
areas rather than
hotels.
Do nothing. Return to
your job on the
mainland and wait for
the economy to
improve.

52. Improve your writing…with VCOP!
MEDC LEDC rural urban
physical features human features climate
sustainability social economic environmental
resident tourist government
however likewise whereas even though
on the other hand unlike contrasting to
in addition to despite because so as to
nevertheless although similarly
Tourism in the Azores can be considered……………….
Sustainability means that…………………..
In order to be sustainable, the Azores’ tourism must………………………
The social/economic/environmental impacts of tourism include………
Tourism causes….however this is sustainable because……..
ocabulary
onnectives
peners
unctuation

53. Encouraging progress & deeper learning
SOLO THINKING

54. Prestructural.
‘I don’t know’
Unistructural.
‘I know one thing’
‘I can do it with
help’
DEFINE SIMPLY
IDENTIFY
NAME
STATE

55. Multistructural.
‘I know many
things’
‘I can list lots of
ideas’
Relational.
DEFINE CLEARLY
OUTLINE
DESCRIBE
LIST
‘I know what to do
& why’
‘I can make
connections’
COMPARE
EXPLAIN
RELATE
QUESTION
SEQUENCE
ANALYSE

56. Extended abstract.
‘I have many ideas’
‘I can link my ideas
together & extend my
thinking’
EVALUATE
RECOMMEND
REFLECT
IMPROVE
THEORISE
PREDICT
CREATE

57. e.g. I’m confused about
sustainability.
e.g. Sustainability is when resources are
used in a way that is beneficial long term.
e.g. In the Azores, sustainability is being
developed due to the use of renewable
energy, provision of jobs in tourism, and
building new infrastructure.
e.g. To be sustainable there needs to be a
balance between social, economic and
environmental needs. The Azores is developing
geothermal energy where over 65% of energy on
Sao Miguel is created, which brings
environmental benefit & provides jobs….
e.g. The Azores is similar to Iceland in that it is
attempting to be sustainable through creating
renewable energy, reducing the use of non-renewable
sources, and developing a long-term
income from tourism. I predict that in future the
growth of tourism will bring jobs and income,
however the impact of increased flights on the
environment globally is a problem…
Increasingly complex answers…..
Describe & explain sustainability in the
Azores
e.g.
E
D
C
B
A

58. Making connections: SOLO
hexagons

59. 65% of Sao
Miguel’s
energy is from
geothermal
power Sustainability is
when resources
are used to
benefit S.E.E.
long term
Tourism is
increasing
bringing
income & jobs
Unemployment is
still high in
Azores
Eutrophication
happened due to
farming
Eutrophication is
being tackled at
Lago de Furnas
by new Geo
Centre
Land is being
bought from
farmers for Geo
Centre, loss of
income
Lago de Furnas
is now cleaner
and species are
being re-populated

60. Make & describe your
point
Point 1
The Azores was
named the second
most sustainable
location in 2013
Point 2
65% of energy on
Sao Miguel is from
geothermal
(renewable) power
Point 3
Eutrophication is being
reversed at Lago de
Furnas
Use place specific
evidence (Prove it)
Explain
(So What)
Link back to
question
Describe & explain how sustainability can be
encouraged in a location you have studied. 9marks

61. MICROSOFT AUTOCOLLAGE

62. Google Earth Placemarks & tours

63. Pinterest boards

64. Digital Explorer – Ocean acidification,
fishing & climate change resources

65. Ocean Health Index

66. Over to you. Discuss. Plan. Share!
YOUR IDEAS?

67. Jo Debens
@geodebs
jodebens.com
Curriculum Leader for @eggarsgeog