OCR A Level Geography Climate Change: Australia case study

Bring climate change to life with this engaging Australia Climate Change Case Study lesson, designed to develop both geographical knowledge and exam skills. Students investigate the social, economic and environmental impacts of climate change through memorable examples including Cyclone Yasi, coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef, the 2009 heatwave and Victorian bushfires, and the Millennium Drought. The lesson then explores the crucial difference between mitigation and adaptation, with real Australian responses including coastal protection, water management and adaptations in agriculture. Retrieval activities, impact chains, decision-making tasks, Bangladesh comparison, key statistics and structured 6-mark exam practice encourage students to move beyond simply describing impacts to explaining and evaluating them. The resource also includes a student worksheet that builds into a useful case-study revision resource, making the lesson ideal for teaching, consolidation or exam preparation.