Complete the case studies outlined When the case studies Alternative energy, above, ensuring that possible future have been completed all water and mineral developments have been considered. students report back to a ore futures and full class plenary to present their relationship their results and to discuss with a range of the issues raised in their technological, studies. economic, The use of the case studies environmental and in essay writing and political examinations should be developments. discussed and practiced. Quantitative and qualitative skills Students must engage with a of quantitative and relevant qualitative skills, within the theme water and carbon cycles. Students must specifically understand simple mass balance, unit conversions and the analysis and the presentation of field data. Making connections Students must consider connections between the subject matter studied and be able to apply their geographical knowledge and understanding in different contexts including within a unit, between units and to novel situations, ie geographical contexts beyond the specification. As water and carbon cycles is a core element of the specification it may be taught early in the teaching programme to allow students to then make links back to the core from their optional units.
Alternative energy, water and mineral ore futures and their relationship with a range of technological, economic, environmental and political developments. Complete the case studies outlined above, ensuring that possible future developments have been considered. When the case studies have been completed all students report back to a full class plenary to present their results and to discuss the issues raised in their studies. The use of the case studies in essay writing and examinations should be discussed and practiced. Quantitative and qualitative skills Students must engage with a of quantitative and relevant qualitative skills, within the theme water and carbon cycles. Students must specifically understand simple mass balance, unit conversions and the analysis and the presentation of field data. Making connections Students must consider connections between the subject matter studied and be able to apply their geographical knowledge and understanding in different contexts including within a unit, between units and to novel situations, ie geographical contexts beyond the specification. As water and carbon cycles is a core element of the specification it may be taught early in the teaching programme to allow students to then make links back to the core from their optional units.
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