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resources use rural land use leisure and recreation marine management flood and erosion management catchment management. Opportunity to use a range of practice exam questions to assess learning. Week 3-4 Biomes The concept of the biome. The global distribution of major terrestrial biomes. The nature of two contrasting biomes: tropical rainforest and savanna grassland to include: the main characteristics of each biome ecological response to the climate, soil and soil moisture budget – adaptations by flora and fauna human activity and its impact on each biome typical development issues in each biome to include changes in population, economic development, agricultural extension Use of key and technical terminology. Opportunities to develop skills such as drawing, labelling and annotating diagrams. Online research into biomes. Construct a range of graphs and use statistical skills. Developing extended writing skills. atlas maps. Producing annotated maps. Practising exam style questions. Including the use of peer assessment. Students will understand the concept of the Including the factors that lead to their overall character, including: climate topography soil plant and animal life ecosystem functioning. Students will be able to analyse and evaluate the global distribution of major terrestrial biomes. Students will be able to analyse and evaluate the nature of two contrasting biomes – tropical rainforest and savanna grassland. Analysis and evaluation of the following: The main characteristics of each biome Ecological response to the climate, soil and soil moisture budget – adaptations by flora and fauna Human activity and its impact on each biome Small group discussion/Q&A – what is a biome? Students to find a map of the distribution of the major biomes/vegetation zones of the world. Paired discussion followed by annotation of map to try and identify factors affecting this distribution. Ensure students understand that the nature of a is influenced by: climate topography soil plant and animal life ecosystem functioning. Students should reflect on how they have completed previous geographical research, then be given clear instructions and guidance about creating a detailed study of two contrasting biomes – tropical rainforest The concept of biome; Terrestrial biomes: introductory video Tropical rainforests: - development issues Savanna grassland: - with introductory video - development issues - summary specific
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