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The document defines the four spheres that make up the Earth's systems: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It explains that the lithosphere is the solid surface of the Earth, the hydrosphere is all water on Earth, the atmosphere is the air surrounding the Earth, and the biosphere is all living things. The spheres are closely interconnected, with changes in one sphere often causing changes in another. Examples are provided of interactions between the spheres through the water cycle and effects of climate change.
Climate change has been occurring for a long time, but recent trends show that the average temperature in Central England has increased substantially over the past 350 years. Photographs of Muir Glacier in Alaska show it retreating over 20 km between 1941 and 2004. Maps of Bangladesh emphasize that large portions of the country are near sea level, making it vulnerable to sea level rise which could potentially displace tens of millions of people. Arctic sea ice cover has also significantly decreased between 1980 and 2007.
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A survey of 481 UK geography teachers found that using Google Earth in the classroom had significant positive impacts on teaching and learning. 80% of respondents reported increased student attainment and understanding of geography, and 80% noted higher student engagement. 90% were likely to recommend Google Earth as a teaching tool. The document then provides guidance on how to use various Google Earth functions, such as searching for places, navigating the 3D viewer, using layers, creating placemarks and polygons, and measuring distances.
This document provides discussion questions and tasks about analyzing photos and linking crimes to locations, including ranking images based on crime levels, safety, and wealth and describing a location in one sentence and suggesting a crime likely to occur there along with an explanation.
This document describes how hydraulic action and erosion form distinctive landforms in chalk headlands. Waves attacking the base of the headland during high and low tides undermine the cliff, forming wave-cut notches that make the cliff unstable. This leads to the development of caves on either side that grow and join to form arches. Further erosion causes the arch roof and eventually the stack to collapse, leaving only a stump.
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The document discusses various physical and chemical weathering processes that contribute to coastal erosion. It explains how harder rocks resist erosion better than softer rocks, causing headlands to form in harder rocks projecting into the sea, while softer rocks erode to form bays. Over time, the headlands are further eroded by waves while deposition continues in the sheltered bays.
The document defines the four spheres that make up the Earth's systems: lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. It explains that the lithosphere is the solid surface of the Earth, the hydrosphere is all water on Earth, the atmosphere is the air surrounding the Earth, and the biosphere is all living things. The spheres are closely interconnected, with changes in one sphere often causing changes in another. Examples are provided of interactions between the spheres through the water cycle and effects of climate change.
Climate change has been occurring for a long time, but recent trends show that the average temperature in Central England has increased substantially over the past 350 years. Photographs of Muir Glacier in Alaska show it retreating over 20 km between 1941 and 2004. Maps of Bangladesh emphasize that large portions of the country are near sea level, making it vulnerable to sea level rise which could potentially displace tens of millions of people. Arctic sea ice cover has also significantly decreased between 1980 and 2007.
There is a link between a country's level of development, population size, and greenhouse gas emissions. Countries with larger populations and higher levels of development tend to have higher emissions, while countries with smaller populations and lower development levels tend to have lower emissions. The pattern of greenhouse gas emissions has increased sharply since 1800 due to industrialization and population growth leading to more fossil fuel usage.
A survey of 481 UK geography teachers found that using Google Earth in the classroom had significant positive impacts on teaching and learning. 80% of respondents reported increased student attainment and understanding of geography, and 80% noted higher student engagement. 90% were likely to recommend Google Earth as a teaching tool. The document then provides guidance on how to use various Google Earth functions, such as searching for places, navigating the 3D viewer, using layers, creating placemarks and polygons, and measuring distances.
This document provides discussion questions and tasks about analyzing photos and linking crimes to locations, including ranking images based on crime levels, safety, and wealth and describing a location in one sentence and suggesting a crime likely to occur there along with an explanation.
This document describes how hydraulic action and erosion form distinctive landforms in chalk headlands. Waves attacking the base of the headland during high and low tides undermine the cliff, forming wave-cut notches that make the cliff unstable. This leads to the development of caves on either side that grow and join to form arches. Further erosion causes the arch roof and eventually the stack to collapse, leaving only a stump.
This document discusses ethical consuming and eco-tourism, mentioning the five Rs and the T Model. It focuses on sustainability and reducing environmental risks to the world.
This document discusses using Google Earth to enhance geography teaching and learning. It provides examples of mapping data using polygons, embedding multimedia like videos and photos for geographical inquiry, and presenting fieldwork data. Specific skills are outlined, like using polygons and overlays to map crime data in London or rosewood logging in Madagascar. Presenting coastal fieldwork data is discussed using history mode, overlays and GE Graphs. The document also introduces tools for creating global thematic maps and presenting data with GE Graphs.
The document discusses different perspectives on curriculum design and knowledge acquisition in geography education. It presents three potential futures for geography education: 1) "Govian Elitism" which focuses only on procedural knowledge, 2) A "Knowledge Society" which balances procedural, content, and core knowledge, and 3) "Objective Knowledge" which focuses only on core knowledge. The key idea is that students need all three types of knowledge (core, content, and procedural) to fully understand geography. Geographical inquiry is presented as a way to connect these different types of knowledge through activities that create needs to know, use data, make sense of information, and reflect on learning.
This document analyzes the content knowledge covered in a Year 9 inquiry-based unit on Madagascar's uncertain future. It shows how students acquired foundational knowledge about Madagascar's location, development, and biodiversity in early lessons. Later lessons required applying and linking this content knowledge, as well as developing procedural knowledge through activities on illegal rosewood logging and sustainable decision making. The unit assessed students' understanding of why Madagascar faces an uncertain future based on three possible futures scenarios.
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An Elvis tribute night will be held on February 24th from 7-10:30 pm at Coopers' Company and Coborn School Theatre to raise money to build a school in Madagascar. Tickets cost £12 each and can be purchased from George West or by completing the ticket request form and returning it with cash or a cheque made payable to Coopers' Company and Coborn School to Mrs. Clark in the finance office. The event will include musical entertainment, fun, games, dancing, and attendees should bring their own drinks and nibbles.
Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its location in a delta region with high population density and most areas being less than 5 meters above sea level. Climate change is expected to exacerbate existing threats like sea level rise, stronger cyclones, heavier monsoon rains, flooding from the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers, and drought in northern areas. This will negatively impact the lives and livelihoods of Bangladeshis, many of whom work in fishing and rice farming. Heavier rains could wash away homes and crops, while flooding and drought could destroy harvests and force people into debt.
The Madagascar Expedition 2012 School Building Project aims to build a secondary school in Andranosoa Village, Madagascar with funds raised by UK students. A group of 34 year 12 and 13 students will travel to Madagascar in July-August 2012 to construct the school using £20,000 which will cover building materials, furniture, resources, and salaries for 2 teachers. The project seeks to help the country's vulnerable populations through education and is promoting fundraising efforts including raffles, events, and merchandise sales.
The itinerary provides details for a 12 day expedition to Madagascar organized by The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School. The expedition involves multiple modes of transportation including flights, buses, and river trips. Activities include exploring national parks, participating in a village project, hiking, camping, and visiting local communities. Locations that will be visited include Andasibe National Park, Tsiribihina River, Bekopaka and the Tsingy de Bemaraha UNESCO site, Kirindy Forest Reserve, Mangily village, Belo sur Mer eco-lodge, Morondava, and the capital city of Antananarivo.
This document provides an overview of a new marketing campaign for a client. The campaign will target customers ages 25-45 in major cities through Facebook ads, influencer marketing, and a new landing page on the company website. The goal is to increase brand awareness by 15% and online sales by 20% over the next 6 months through this multi-channel approach.
The document discusses Curitiba's sustainable practices around recycling, transport, industry, parks, flood control, land use, and return home schemes. It describes how:
1) Curitiba has a unique recycling program called the "green swap" where residents can exchange recyclables for food/bus tickets at recycling points.
2) The city developed an extensive bus rapid transit system with dedicated lanes that over 75% of commuters use, reducing congestion.
3) An industrial city was built 10km outside Curitiba to avoid pollution and provide jobs for citizens.
4) The city turned flood plains into parks and increased green space to over 50 square meters per person to handle flooding and
Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert of Nevada, but has grown rapidly from a small rural town to a major urban center with a population of over 1.5 million. While surrounded by rural desert, Las Vegas itself is considered urban due to its large population and density. The rapid growth and development of Las Vegas has transformed what was once undeveloped desert into a sprawling city, through a process known as greenfield development on previously unused land. The city faces significant sustainability challenges associated with its arid desert location, including high water and energy consumption as well as impacts to local wildlife and climate change.
Migration has significantly changed the demographics of the UK. There are several types of migrants, including illegal migrants, displaced migrants, and voluntary migrants who move willingly. Recent trends show increases in UK migration, with migrants living and working predominantly in major cities like London. The population distribution shapes a pyramid structure, with more working-age migrants and fewer children or elderly, reflecting voluntary economic migration patterns.
The document provides guidance for students taking Unit 1 Exam. It outlines the format which includes 6 short answer questions worth 65 marks total and 1 long answer question worth 25 marks from a choice of 4. It describes the different question types and offers tips to avoid common pitfalls like not carefully examining resource materials or misusing command words. Students are advised to spend no more than 1 hour on short answers and 30-35 minutes on the long response.
The document provides instructions for students to use Google Earth to map and analyze crime levels in different boroughs of London relative to their distance from central London. Students are asked to:
1) Map the total crime levels in different boroughs by changing the altitude of each borough polygon based on total crime numbers.
2) Color-code the boroughs based on levels of a specific crime chosen by the student.
3) Consider a map showing deprivation levels in London and examine whether there is a link between deprivation and crime levels.
Students are asked to take a screenshot of their final map, discuss whether the hypothesis that crime increases the closer one gets to central London is supported, and suggest other data that could
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This document discusses using Google Earth to enhance geography teaching and learning. It provides examples of mapping data using polygons, embedding multimedia like videos and photos for geographical inquiry, and presenting fieldwork data. Specific skills are outlined, like using polygons and overlays to map crime data in London or rosewood logging in Madagascar. Presenting coastal fieldwork data is discussed using history mode, overlays and GE Graphs. The document also introduces tools for creating global thematic maps and presenting data with GE Graphs.
The document discusses different perspectives on curriculum design and knowledge acquisition in geography education. It presents three potential futures for geography education: 1) "Govian Elitism" which focuses only on procedural knowledge, 2) A "Knowledge Society" which balances procedural, content, and core knowledge, and 3) "Objective Knowledge" which focuses only on core knowledge. The key idea is that students need all three types of knowledge (core, content, and procedural) to fully understand geography. Geographical inquiry is presented as a way to connect these different types of knowledge through activities that create needs to know, use data, make sense of information, and reflect on learning.
This document analyzes the content knowledge covered in a Year 9 inquiry-based unit on Madagascar's uncertain future. It shows how students acquired foundational knowledge about Madagascar's location, development, and biodiversity in early lessons. Later lessons required applying and linking this content knowledge, as well as developing procedural knowledge through activities on illegal rosewood logging and sustainable decision making. The unit assessed students' understanding of why Madagascar faces an uncertain future based on three possible futures scenarios.
Multimedia Geography through Google EarthMr Cornish
This document discusses using Google Earth to teach multimedia geography. Google Earth allows students to explore the world through geolocated photos, videos, and audio. Examples are given of projects like tours of tribes, sporting events, biomes, and fieldwork. The document explains how to embed multimedia from sites like Flickr, YouTube, Audioboo, and others directly into Google Earth placemarks. It also describes using snapshot views to focus on embedded media. An example is given of an investigation into rosewood logging using geolocated materials from Madagascar, China, and the USA.
Loggers turn to bush meat as supplies run dry upMr Cornish
Loggers trapped inside Marojejy National Park with dwindling food supplies have turned to hunting lemurs, including critically endangered Silky Sifaka, to survive. One logger reported that they have run out of rice and have not been paid for dangerous work, floating heavy logs down rivers without equipment. The logger questioned why China, who receives the logs, does not help the loggers transport more logs out of the forest if they are benefiting from the operation.
An Elvis tribute night will be held on February 24th from 7-10:30 pm at Coopers' Company and Coborn School Theatre to raise money to build a school in Madagascar. Tickets cost £12 each and can be purchased from George West or by completing the ticket request form and returning it with cash or a cheque made payable to Coopers' Company and Coborn School to Mrs. Clark in the finance office. The event will include musical entertainment, fun, games, dancing, and attendees should bring their own drinks and nibbles.
Bangladesh is highly vulnerable to climate change due to its location in a delta region with high population density and most areas being less than 5 meters above sea level. Climate change is expected to exacerbate existing threats like sea level rise, stronger cyclones, heavier monsoon rains, flooding from the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers, and drought in northern areas. This will negatively impact the lives and livelihoods of Bangladeshis, many of whom work in fishing and rice farming. Heavier rains could wash away homes and crops, while flooding and drought could destroy harvests and force people into debt.
The Madagascar Expedition 2012 School Building Project aims to build a secondary school in Andranosoa Village, Madagascar with funds raised by UK students. A group of 34 year 12 and 13 students will travel to Madagascar in July-August 2012 to construct the school using £20,000 which will cover building materials, furniture, resources, and salaries for 2 teachers. The project seeks to help the country's vulnerable populations through education and is promoting fundraising efforts including raffles, events, and merchandise sales.
The itinerary provides details for a 12 day expedition to Madagascar organized by The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School. The expedition involves multiple modes of transportation including flights, buses, and river trips. Activities include exploring national parks, participating in a village project, hiking, camping, and visiting local communities. Locations that will be visited include Andasibe National Park, Tsiribihina River, Bekopaka and the Tsingy de Bemaraha UNESCO site, Kirindy Forest Reserve, Mangily village, Belo sur Mer eco-lodge, Morondava, and the capital city of Antananarivo.
This document provides an overview of a new marketing campaign for a client. The campaign will target customers ages 25-45 in major cities through Facebook ads, influencer marketing, and a new landing page on the company website. The goal is to increase brand awareness by 15% and online sales by 20% over the next 6 months through this multi-channel approach.
The document discusses Curitiba's sustainable practices around recycling, transport, industry, parks, flood control, land use, and return home schemes. It describes how:
1) Curitiba has a unique recycling program called the "green swap" where residents can exchange recyclables for food/bus tickets at recycling points.
2) The city developed an extensive bus rapid transit system with dedicated lanes that over 75% of commuters use, reducing congestion.
3) An industrial city was built 10km outside Curitiba to avoid pollution and provide jobs for citizens.
4) The city turned flood plains into parks and increased green space to over 50 square meters per person to handle flooding and
Las Vegas is located in the Mojave Desert of Nevada, but has grown rapidly from a small rural town to a major urban center with a population of over 1.5 million. While surrounded by rural desert, Las Vegas itself is considered urban due to its large population and density. The rapid growth and development of Las Vegas has transformed what was once undeveloped desert into a sprawling city, through a process known as greenfield development on previously unused land. The city faces significant sustainability challenges associated with its arid desert location, including high water and energy consumption as well as impacts to local wildlife and climate change.
Migration has significantly changed the demographics of the UK. There are several types of migrants, including illegal migrants, displaced migrants, and voluntary migrants who move willingly. Recent trends show increases in UK migration, with migrants living and working predominantly in major cities like London. The population distribution shapes a pyramid structure, with more working-age migrants and fewer children or elderly, reflecting voluntary economic migration patterns.
The document provides guidance for students taking Unit 1 Exam. It outlines the format which includes 6 short answer questions worth 65 marks total and 1 long answer question worth 25 marks from a choice of 4. It describes the different question types and offers tips to avoid common pitfalls like not carefully examining resource materials or misusing command words. Students are advised to spend no more than 1 hour on short answers and 30-35 minutes on the long response.
The document provides instructions for students to use Google Earth to map and analyze crime levels in different boroughs of London relative to their distance from central London. Students are asked to:
1) Map the total crime levels in different boroughs by changing the altitude of each borough polygon based on total crime numbers.
2) Color-code the boroughs based on levels of a specific crime chosen by the student.
3) Consider a map showing deprivation levels in London and examine whether there is a link between deprivation and crime levels.
Students are asked to take a screenshot of their final map, discuss whether the hypothesis that crime increases the closer one gets to central London is supported, and suggest other data that could
This document discusses ways that Flip Video cameras can be used to enhance teaching and learning. It provides examples of how Flip Videos can be used for starters and plenaries, mysteries, explaining concepts, discussions and debates, vox pops, assessing students, evaluating projects, conducting field work, supporting special needs and gifted students, staff training, and capturing student voice. It also covers editing videos and sharing them through websites like Vimeo and blogs to present results.
projet de traité négocié à Istanbul (anglais).pdfEdouardHusson
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Christian persecution in Islamic countries has intensified, with alarming incidents of violence, discrimination, and intolerance. This article highlights recent attacks in Nigeria, Pakistan, Egypt, Iran, and Iraq, exposing the multifaceted challenges faced by Christian communities. Despite the severity of these atrocities, the Western world's response remains muted due to political, economic, and social considerations. The urgent need for international intervention is underscored, emphasizing that without substantial support, the future of Christianity in these regions is at grave risk.
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2. Some questions to think about...
Where is piracy a problem in the World?
Why has Somalia been a fertile ground for piracy?
What impact does piracy have on us?
How can merchants prevent hijackings?
4. Piracy and me...
Increase in
hijackings
Payments for ransoms
Increased insurance
payments
Increased security
Higher high
street prices
Longer journeys-
therefore more fuel
5. Failed state- government is
not in full control. Stable government which is
in control of the country.
Much of the population is
reliant on food aid.
High returns from ransoms
paid for ships and crews-
average $2 million.
Most ransoms are unlikely
to be paid.
Huge coastal area makes it
uneasy to police.
Average income in Somalia
is $600 dollars per capita.
Strong international support
for the Somali government.
There are few employment
opportunities in Somalia.
Employment opportunities
are widely available.
Large coastal area.
Small coastal area.
Large number of ex-
fisherman that know the
area well.
Pirates are shunned by the
local population.
Pirates are viewed as heroes
by the local population.
Large number of armed and
experienced warlords from
the civil war.
Illegal fishing of Somali
waters has put fisherman
out of business.
There is a well developed
welfare system in the
country.
Where is Somalia?
Why is piracy an
issue?
6. Impact on Somalia
Local farmers and
fishermen leave to join
pirates
Wealthy pirates
encourage the
consumption of drugs
alien to local culture
Local prices increase
due to influx of
dollars- quality of life
decreases for locals as
a result
Pirates take multiple
wives from poorer
nomadic tribes- this
impacts on rural
traditional life
Ransom money is
reinvested in more
sophisticated
weaponry making
governance of the area
more difficult
Discourages
investment and trade
in the country.
Other nations enter Somalia
to track and capture pirates-
undermining the national
government?
9. How well organised are the pirates of Somalia?
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Local
knowledge
of the coast.
Fast speed
boats.
GPS and
satellite
phones. Heavily armed,
machine guns and
grenade launchers.
Contacts in
the local
ports.
Boarding
equipment
such as
ladders and
grappling
hooks.
10. How effective would these measures be against piracy?
Secure ship-
electric fence
around the ship
delivering a
9,000 volt shock
Advice given to cargo ships in pirate waters
Tracking device
for ship
Emergency
alarm- to inform
shipping
company and
authorities
24 hour look outs
Razor wire
around
accessible parts
of the ship
Trailing ropes
and cargo nets
Install high
powered flood
lights
Bridge and
accommodation
to be secured
High powered
hoses and water
cannons
Hired armed
security teams