Year 9 Risky Places

Spring Term AssessmentRisky Places Top Trumps

The Task

1. Follow links from the school Intranet ‘Geography Page’ and download the ppt file.

2. Read through the ‘Defining the 5 game risk ratings’ and use the 5 risk factors as headings for your research (don’t forget to save evidence of your research)

3. Decide what rank to put by each factor (0-100). You will then explain your choices in your written explanations. Does this on the PC by adding text into the spaces.

4. Add an image to each card.

5. Make sure you save your progress. Print the A4 sheet when fully completed- keep it in black/grey and white.

See your teacher if you are having trouble with ICT- paper copies are available if needed.

Level Criteria

LEVEL I will have…. SKILLS I have used are….

3

Compared and described the human and physical features of the risky place/hazardUsed some real examples of these hazardsGiven some views about environ environmental changes in the future

Basic use of ICT to present workUsed some geographical wordsUsed maps (local to global)Basic research Follow simple instructions

4

Described and explained in basic terms why risks occur at the chosen 6 placesRecognised and described some physical processes (e.g. plate tectonics)Shown an understanding about how people can cause and manage risksDiscussed different peoples opinions

Used geographical questions to help my investigationCorrect key words and termsResearched and used evidenceMainly told what to do by teacherSuitable use of ICT

5

Used my own knowledge and understanding and supported my ideas with researchGiven reasons for the human and physical processes taking place in an areaIdentify patterns in the distribution of risks around the worldExplain how risks/hazards can be managed

Select carefully maps, diagrams and imagesExtend the task by posing further questionsCorrect geographical languageReach some conclusions about issuesSelect evidence carefullyGood use of ICT

6-7

All of the above but also…..Evaluate fully your reasons for ranking each risk factor on the cardsAll statements and ideas are backed up with evidence from your researchExplain how levels of development in a country can affect the impact of risks/hazardsDiscuss in detail any implications of changes in the future to certain risky places

All of the above but also….Include views of people as source of evidenceEvidence based conclusionsAll research edited and put in own wordsIdentify steps for improvement and plan carefully

The Task… create 6 Top Trump cards to be added to a new edition of the game called “Risky World”. You must use your knowledge of hazards (flooding, hurricanes, crime, tsunamis, etc) and specific examples. You will have to analyse each risky place/ hazard you choose for each card in detail.

Objectives: * To select and describe 6 risky places/hazards found around the world* To explain their impact on people and the environment * To investigate your chosen risky place/hazard and forecast future changes * To evaluate each risky place/hazard by making decisions about the scale of risk and to justify your choices

Defining the 5 game Risk Ratings• FrequencyThis means how often this risk occurs. For example some volcanoes are less frequent, maybe every decade or so, whereas

flooding is more frequent as it may take place in certain countries every year.0 = less frequent, 100= more frequent…..if a risk is likely to take place more often it is more of a risk to people and the

environment.• Prediction LevelThis is about how easy it is to monitor and predict this risk and the ability to warn people in advance. This will be based around

scientific research and will be affected by how rich a country is and the physical/human processes.0 = difficult to predict, 100= easy to predict…if a risk can be predicted then the impacts can be reduced.• DamageThis is about damage to people, the environment or the economy of the area affected. Don’t forget that damage can be short or

long term.0 = causes less damage, 100 = severe damage…the more risk a damage causes the more likely it will be studied and measures

put in place to protect people.• LocationThis is very important. Some countries are more developed than others (LEDC – MEDC) and will be able to cope better with risks.

Decide whether the impact of your chosen risk will affect a rich or poor country.0 = LEDC less able to cope, 100 = MEDC able to cope….this is linked to ability of that country to predict and prepare for the risk

as well as reduce the effects of the risk. Remember that MEDC countries provide aid to LEDCs.• Future ChangesAre the impacts of this risk going to get worse in the future, possibly as a result of climate change or population growth. Do some

research and decide. It may be that this risk will be less severe in the future as technology is developed to cope with it.0 = little/no future change expected, 100 = will get worse due to other factors….it is important to consider changes in the

future so that governments can prepare. This will need research!

Reminder! What do I need to hand in?

The six cards on A4 (images, ranking and name of risk)

Evidence of your research. Ideas, key facts, mind maps, web links, newspaper cuttings etc.

A full explanation of why you chose the risky place/hazard and why you chose the ratings on each card. Follow the level criteria carefully! (aim for 1 page per card – with diagrams, maps and images).

Name of RiskFrequency

Prediction Level

Damage

Location

Future Changes

Name of RiskFrequency

Prediction Level

Damage

Location

Future Changes

Name of RiskFrequency

Prediction Level

Damage

Location

Future Changes

Name of RiskFrequency

Prediction Level

Damage

Location

Future Changes

Name of RiskFrequency

Prediction Level

Damage

Location

Future Changes

Name of RiskFrequency

Prediction Level

Damage

Location

Future Changes