IS GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS?. Geography in the news … Knowledge1). What news articles are to do with geography? 2). How often are geographical topics in.

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IS GEOGRAPHY IN THE NEWS?

Geography in the news … Knowledge1). What news articles are to do with geography? 2). How often are geographical topics in the news? Skills1). To research information from a variety of sources. 2). To develop presentation skills 3). To work as part of a team Attitude / Attributes - Resourcefullness

Geography in the news ALL will be able to: - Find a topic related to Geography and copy up information on it MOST will be able to: - Find a topic related to Geography and extract relevant information from it - Develop some headings to organise and present the topic SOME will be able to: - Find a topic related to Geography and extract relevant information from it using a variety of sources - Develop headings and organise the topic so it is clear and relevant

CAN YOU THINK OF ANYTHING TO DO WITH GEOGRAPHY THAT HAS BEEN IN THE NEWS? starter

1). Geographical topics 2). How often is Geog….

THE TASK In your groups produce an information booklet about a geographical topic that has been in the news in the last 12 months. Your booklet must emphasise the geography part of the story, including maps, facts, figures, graphs, diagrams and pictures. Use the guidance stickers to help you. 1). Geographical topics 2). How often is Geog….

Geography in the news Has the booklet included … yes partly no A front cover A contents page Maps, facts, figures, graphs and pictures Been written in your own words. Been researched from a variety of sources 1). Geographical topics 2). How often is Geog….

Topic Quiz… You now have 20 minutes to explore the ‘library’ of topics everyone in the class has produced Take notes in the back of your book in preparation for the QUiz plenary 1). Geographical topics 2). How often is Geog….