The KING S Medium Term Plan Geography Year 10 Learning Cycle 2 Programme Module Overarching Subject Challenging Question Building on prior learning Lines of Enquiry Tourism Where do all the tourists go? This learning cycle covers the topic of tourism on a local and global scale. Students will focus on why tourism has increased, tourism in the UK, 21 st century tourism (where people are going now) and how to solve the issues caused by these new types of tourism Students will be continuing to cover the content of the AQA A GCSE Geography specification which they touched upon in Year 9. In Year s 10 and 11 they will be expanding upon the knowledge gained in Year 9 in a range of human and physical topics. Throughout each learning cycle, students will also be working on improving their exam technique through answering sample exam questions as well as improving their Geographical skills, and where appropriate, tackling contemporary and complex Geographical concepts by forming opinions based on evidence. Each week during this learning cycle, the pupils will complete a short knowledge based quiz. The quiz is designed to help the pupil s embedded key knowledge that they will need to remember for the exam. The knowledge based questions will be carried through into this learning cycle to ensure that the knowledge gained during LC1 is not lost. Week 1: Do we have more tourists than ever before and how important is tourism in different countries? (AQA 13.1 / 13.2) Week 2: Is tourism still important in the UK? (AQA 13.3/13.4) Week 3: 21 st century tourism why do so many countries want mass tourism? (AQA 13.5) Week 4: 21 st century tourism what attracts people to extreme environments? (AQA 13.6) Week 5: How can tourism become more sustainable? (AQA 13.7) Week 6: Revision and learning homework. Assessment week.
Week 7: Gap teaching based on assessment analysis In line with the AQA A Geography Specification, by the end of this learning cycle, students will be able to: Define the following terms; ecotourism, National Park, mass tourism, extreme environments, stewardship, conservation Identify the different locations where tourism can take place Understand why different areas attract people and why Appreciate the economic importance of tourism in MEDCs and LEDCs Understand the changes in the UK s holiday patterns over time Recall the different stages of the resort life-cycle model Identify the factors that are associated with decline in coastal resorts Discuss the importance of tourism within the UK economy and the role National Parks play for UK tourism Understand the conflicts caused by tourism in National Parks and the management strategies that are used to solve these problems Understand why certain areas around the world attract a large number of tourists and how this is managed Appreciate what is happening in Antarctica and the consequences that tourism is having there Assess whether extreme landscapes should be developed for tourism Understand the concept of sustainable tourism and how the influence this could have on the world NOTE: Students should be able to use real life examples to illustrate all of the above. Students will use a mixture of the following techniques to do this: AO1 recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of places, environments and concepts
AO2 apply their knowledge and understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts AO3 select and use a variety of skills, techniques and technologies to investigate, analyse and evaluate questions and issues Students will also be expected to spell, punctuate and use the rules of grammar with reasonable accuracy within the context of the questions as this is a requirement in GCSE level Geography. Week 1 (3 hours of class learning + 1 hour home learning) LOE: Do we have more tourists than ever before and how important is tourism in different countries? Stage 1: What are the reasons for the global increase in tourism? (AQA 13.1) Exam Specification Content: Reasons for the global increase in tourism. Hypothesis: We have more tourists than ever before To examine the reason for the global growth in tourism GP 1-2: To be able to identify the reasons why tourism has increased GP 3-4: To explain why these reasons for growth have led to an increase in tourism and explore the ideas that may cause tourism to grow further in the future Stage 2: Which environment has the most potential for the development of tourism? Exam Specification Content: The potential of cities, mountains and coastal areas for the development of tourism Hypothesis: Cities hold the most potential for the development of tourism
To give examples of different tourist destinations across the world and explain the potential of different areas for the development of tourism GP 1-2: To locate (on a map) major world tourist destinations GP 3-4: Describe / Explain why tourists might like visiting each of the following; cities, mountains, coastal areas GP 5-7: Compare different tourist locations and conclude which type of tourist destination has the most potential for development Stage 3: What is the economic importance of tourism across the world? (AQA 13.2) Exam Specification Content: The economic importance of tourism to countries in contrasting parts of the world Hypothesis: Tourism is more important in LEDC s than MEDC s To evaluate the economic importance of tourism in contrasting areas of the world GP 1-2: To identify the difference between MEDC s and LEDC s GP 3-4: To explain how importance of tourism to LEDC s and MEDC s GP 5-7: To analyse information and conclude, using evidence, whether tourism is more important in LEDC s or MEDC s EXAM QUESTION Explain the rapid increase in global tourism [3 marks] and State one factor that can reduce tourist numbers to a country [ 1 mark] peer assessment Home Learning (given each week, due in 1 week later): 1. To answer the exam questions [above] 2. Produce revision tools for topics covered this week Week 2 LOE: Is tourism still important in the UK? (AQA 13.3/13.4)
(3 hours of class learning + 1 hour home learning) Exam Specification Content: Contribution of tourism to the UK economy. Impact of external factors on visitor numbers in the UK. (to be incorporated over the course of week 2) Stage 1: How has Blackpool changed over the years? Exam Specification Content: Tourist area/resort life cycle model. A case study of a UK coastal resort (the reasons for its growth, the effectiveness of strategies to cope with the impact of a large number of tourists and plans to ensure the continuing success of the tourism industry in the area) Hypothesis: Blackpool attracts more tourists now than 50 years ago To understand the resort life cycle model and be able to apply this to Blackpool GP 1-2: To recall the different stages of the resort life cycle model and locate Blackpool on a UK map GP 3-4: To explain how Blackpool has changed over the years and explain how these changes have affected tourism in Blackpool GP 5-7: To evaluate the success of strategies put in place at Blackpool to cope with the large numbers of tourists and make judgement on whether they will continue to be successful in the future Stage 2 and 3: What is the importance of National Parks for UK tourism? Exam Specification Content: A case study of a UK National Park (the reasons for its growth, the effectiveness of strategies to cope with the impact of a large number of tourists and plans to ensure the continuing success of the tourism industry in the area). Hypothesis: National Parks make up the largest proportion of the UK s income from tourism To understand why National Parks are so important to the UK s economy and understand the problems and solutions caused by tourism in National Parks GP 1-2: To define the term National Park and locate at least 5 National Parks on a UK map
GP 3-4: To explain the causes, problems and solutions to tourism in UK National Parks GP 5-6: To evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used in National Parks to cope with the large numbers of visitors EXAM QUESTION - For a tourist area in the UK that you have studied, identify the stage reached in the tourist area or resort life cycle model. Give reasons for your answer [4 marks] peer assessment Home Learning: Spelling and definitions test for all key terms to be covered this topic Week 3 (3 hours of class learning + 1 hour home learning) LOE: 21 st century tourism why do so many countries want mass tourism? (AQA 13.5) Stage 1: What is the concept of mass tourism? Exam Specification Content: The meaning of mass tourism. The positive and negative effects of mass tourism on the economy and environment Hypothesis: The environmental impacts caused by mass tourism are the most severe To understand the meaning of mass tourism and the impacts it has on the economy and environment GP 1-2: To define mass tourism and give examples of locations where mass tourism is happening GP 3-4: To describe and explain the impacts of mass tourism GP 5-7: To categorise the impacts of mass tourism into social, economic and environmental Stage 2: Why does Jamaica attract such large numbers of visitors? Exam Specification Content: A case study of an established tropical tourist area which attracts large numbers of visitors Hypothesis: Jamaica s tourism is declining as a result of the effects of mass tourism
To know why large numbers of tourists are attracted to Jamaica and the implication this has for the country GP 1-2: To identify a range of reasons why people like to visit to Jamaica GP 3-4: To explain the advantages and disadvantages of mass tourism on Jamaica GP 5-7: To decide whether the advantages of mass tourism in Jamaica outweigh the disadvantages, using facts and figures to back-up your opinion Stage 3: How is mass tourism managed? Exam Specification Content: Strategies for maintaining the importance of tourism in the area and reducing its negative effects Hypothesis: It is possible for mass tourism to be managed effectively To understand a range of strategies that can used to manage mass tourism GP 1-2: To list some effective strategies to reduce the impacts of mass tourism GP 3-4: To explain the ways in which Jamaica maintains the importance of tourism without causing negative effects GP 5-7: To draw conclusions, using evidence, to determine whether or not Jamaica has been effective at managing mass tourism EXAM QUESTION Use your own knowledge to describe how the negative effects of mass tourism can be reduced [4 marks] teacher to mark Home Learning: 1. Research project on Antarctica Week 4 LOE: 21 st century tourism what attracts people to extreme environments? (AQA 13.6)
(3 hours of class learning + 1 hour home learning) Stage 1: What attracts people to extreme environments? Exam Specification Content: The attractions of extreme environments to tourists. The increased demand for adventure holidays Hypothesis: Tourists now prefer adventure holidays to relaxing holidays To discuss the reasons why there has been an increase in extreme tourism GP 1-2: To identify a range of reasons why people like to visit extreme environments GP 3-4: To explain why extreme tourism is becoming more popular in the 21 st century GP 5-7: Discuss why Antarctica is an attractive tourist destination Stage 2: What is the impact of extreme tourism? Exam Specification Content: The impact of tourism on an extreme environment. Hypothesis: Extreme tourism is damaging the environment To understand the problems caused by extreme tourism in Antarctica GP 1-2: To identify the problems of extreme tourism GP 3-4: To explain the social, economic and environmental impacts of extreme tourism in Antarctica GP 5-7: Use information to decide whether the problems created by mass tourism outweigh the benefits Stage 3: Is Antarctica equipped to deal with the impacts of extreme tourism? Exam Specification Content: A case study of one extreme area and the extent to which it can cope with the development of a tourist industry Hypothesis: Antarctica will never be sustainable due to the introduction of tourism
To know the strategies that have been put in place in Antarctica to manage extreme tourism GP 1-2: To list the management strategies put in place in Antarctica GP 3-4: To discuss how Antarctica is managing extreme tourism GP 5-7: To form an opinion, using evidence, to decide whether Antarctica is equipped enough to manage the impacts of extreme tourism EXAM QUESTION Higher - Use a case study to discuss how well an extreme environment is coping with the development of a tourist industry [8 marks] teacher to mark Foundation Use a case study to discuss how well an extreme environment is coping with the development of a tourist industry [6 marks] teacher to mark Home Learning: 1. Answer the exam question [above] 2. Produce revision tools for topics covered this week Week 5 (3 hours of class learning + 1 hour home learning LOE: How can tourism become more sustainable? (AQA 13.7) Stage 1: What is ecotourism? Exam Specification Content: The need for stewardship and conservation. Hypothesis: Stewardship and conservation are an essential part of ecotourism 1. To understand the key terms ecotourism, stewardship and conservation GP 1-2: To define ecotourism and locate a number of eco-tourist resorts (on a map) GP 3-4: To categorise the benefits of ecotourism into social, economic and environmental benefits GP 5-7: To examine how ecotourism benefits the local people as well as the environment
Stage 2 and 3: Case study of an eco-tourist resort Exam Specification Content: A case study of the ways that ecotourism can benefit the environment, the local economy and the lives of the people. A consideration that this form of tourism can contribute to sustainable development Hypothesis: Ecotourism is achievable in every continent 2. Case study of ecotourism (location of their choice) examining the successes of the projects at managing the impact of tourism GP 1-2: To understand the strategies put in place to manage tourism at their chosen location GP 3-4: To explain how the ecotourism strategies put in place are benefitting the environment, the local economy and the lives of the people GP 5-7: To form an opinion about whether they believe that ecotourism is achievable across the world in both LEDC s and MEDC s EXAM QUESTION - Higher - Using an example that you have studied, describe what is being done to ensure that tourism remains sustainable [6 marks] peer assessment Foundation Describe the features of an ecotourism holiday [4 marks] peer assessment Home Learning Revision for end of learning cycle assessment next week try to identify topics that you are unsure about so that we can go over them next week in class during the revision lessons. Week 6 (2 hours revision in class + 1 hour Revision and Assessment Week
assessment + 1 hour home learning) During the first two lessons of this week, students will identify areas where they need to target their revision to improve understanding, enhance their skills and ensure a complete and thorough understanding of content. Students will work, both individually and in learning teams, to complete exam questions and to create a range of revision tools which can be used both now, and when students complete their final revision before the exam in Year 11. Lesson 3 will comprise of a written assessment based on a series of examination questions from a range of specimen papers and past examination papers. Week 7 (3 hours class learning) Extended Learning Gap Analysis Reinforcement This end of module time will be allocated to re-teaching any gaps discovered in each individuals knowledge as a result of the assessment process. The whole class will address any misconceptions which have been highlighted through the assessment analysis but students will also be given time to work with the teacher individually or in small groups to address any areas of the content where they feel they need additional help. Extended learning is not part of the timed schedule but is vitally important if students are to achieve their potential at GCSE. Revision (in addition to work they are set as part of home learning) is expected of GCSE pupils throughout the GCSE course. Due to the high volume content at GCSE, topics can only be covered once over the course and therefore it is vital that students are continually revising topics they have already covered in class. It is recommended that pupils purchase a CGP GCSE Geography AQA A Specification revision guide. Useful revision websites: http://www.coolgeography.co.uk/gcse/aqa%20gcse.htm http://www.geographyrocks.co.uk/gcse-revision.html http://www.s-cool.co.uk/gcse/geography http://www.acegeography.com/aqa-a-gcse.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/