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SOC 206F

SCN 211D

Reflective questions - Social Studies (35 K)
I can describe the major characteristic features of Scotland’s landscape and explain how these were formed. Google Earth
Landscapes - BBC
Rivers & Coasts
 

 

SOC 207F

 

 

By investigating a selected natural disaster, I can describe the physical processes at work and discuss the impact on people and the landscape.

Tsunami disaster explained (BBC News - 2004)
Flooding facts & figures - England 2007 (BBC News)
Hurricane Katrina - USA (BBC News - 2005)
Earthquake in China (BBC News - 2008)
Cyclone in Burma (BBC News 2008)
Famine in Africa (BBC News 2007)

 

SOC 208G

SCN 202A

 
I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally responsible way. Food miles - BBC
Renewable energy - BBC
Environmental Intelligence Unit - BBC
 

 

SOC 209G    
Within a real or imaginary scenario, I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of a proposed land use development and discuss the impact this may have on the community 'Opencast mines given the green light' (BBC News - 2005)  

 

SOC 210G    
Having explored the ways journeys can be made, I can consider the advantages and disadvantages of different forms of transport, discussing their impact on the environment. Transport Direct
Impact of the Railways - BBC
 

 

SOC 211G    
Having explored my local area, I can use my discoveries to prepare a guide showing different places to live, work and relax and interesting places to visit. Undiscovered Scotland  

SOC 212J    
By comparing my local area with a contrasting area outwith Britain, I can investigate the main features of weather and climate, discussing the impact on living things.

Get the latest rainfall radar from the Met. Office website
Rainfall Radar

 

SOC 213K    
I can explain how the physical environment influences the ways in which people use land by comparing my local area with a contrasting area.    

SOC 214L

Google Earth

 
To extend my mental map and sense of place, I can interpret information from different types of maps and am beginning to locate key features within Scotland, UK, Europe or the wider world.    

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