Geography Case Study
Lithium is key to green technologies.
The “Lithium Triangle” of Argentina, Bolivia and Chile, holds most of the world’s lithium reserves.
Chinese businesses face allegations of the violation of the rights of local communities, damage to ecosystems and unsafe working conditions.
Argentinian lithium miners surrounded their Chinese managers’ compound and blockaded the entrance with flaming tyres.
This resource includes a variety of lesson activities to pick and choose:
Which Geography keyword is the ODD ONE OUT?
5Ws &1H about Tesla Motors and Elon Musk
5Ws &1H about a photo of lithium salt mounds
In which photo would you be most likely to … meet a worker whose health is at risk?
Critical Thinking: write THREE sentences to LINK these four images (technology: manufacturing, sales, use, waste)
Worksheet and data to construct a dot distribution map of China’s lithium mines around the World
PQE: China’s Lithium Mines - worksheet to analyse the dot distribution map using critical thinking (Patterns, Quantify, Exceptions)
Several slides for screen projection: encourages class evaluation of the positives vs negatives of dot distribution
Slide showing annotated map of Global North vs Global South - encourages analysis of correlation between lithium mining and socio-economic development
Link to video: “Argentina indigenous groups
protest against lithium mining”
Concept Map: The Lithium Triangle (35 snippets of info, to be colour-coded according to Locations, Causes, Effects, Management, Supporting Data)
The concept map info can then be used for:
Thought Chains: The Lithium Triangle - complete the scaffolding to complete six pieces of analysis…
“Chinese firms have been buying lithium mines in South America because…”
“The lithium mining industry in South America is SOCIALLY unsustainable because…”
“The lithium mining industry in South America is ECONOMICALLY unsustainable because…”
“The lithium mining industry in South America is ENVIRONMENTALLY unsustainable because…”
“Electric car makers buy Chinese lithium-ion batteries because…”
“Electric cars are not yet completely sustainable because…”
Geography Web: The Lithium Triangle
Pupils link feature and analyse the connections between the Lithium Triangle and China, Argentina’s government, indigenous people, Tesla Motors
TEACHERS’ BACKGROUND INFORMATION sheets (x3) with links to relevant articles and original BBC News story
Geography Case Study
Hoad’s Wood, near Ashford in Kent, is a site of specialscientific interest (SSSI).
Parts of the nature reserve have experienced serious damage from unconsented felling and fly-tipping of waste material, including hazardous material.
All natural features are presently lost and the ground level has been raised by several feet.
This resource includes a variety of lesson activities to pick and choose:
Which organism is the ODD ONE OUT ?
ILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY: ‘Pollution’ worksheet
PHOTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS worksheet
QUESTION GRID: Hoad’s Wood (5Ws &1H)
TRUE FOR WHO?
Link to TV spotlight on Hoad’s Wood pressure group
Six worksheets for CLASS ROLE PLAY (local builder, mobile tyre fitter, local family with young children, local Residents’ Association, Kent Police Force, Kent Wildlife Trust)
Hoad’s Wood (stakeholders’ conclusion) worksheet
TEACHERS’ BACKGROUND INFORMATION (3+ pages)
Each page is set up so there is room to add revision notes. The idea is that each page contains one case study so that exam revision can be condensed and is hopefully generic enough for any school’s chosen case studies. Topics are straight from the AQA syllabus…
TECTONIC HAZARDS IN A DEVELOPED COUNTRY
TECTONIC HAZARDS IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY
TROPICAL STORMS
EXTREME WEATHER IN THE UK
CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE QUATERNARY PERIOD
SMALL SCALE UK ECOSYSTEMS
TROPICAL RAINFORESTS
HOT DESERTS
COLD ENVIRONMENTS
COASTAL LANDFORMS IN THE UK
COASTAL MANAGEMENT IN THE UK
RIVER LANDFORMS IN THE UK
FLOOD MANAGEMENT SCHEMES IN THE UK
GLACIAL LANDFORMS IN THE UK
TOURISM IN A GLACIATED UPLAND AREA OF THE UK
A MAJOR CITY IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY
IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE URBAN POOR
A MAJOR CITY IN THE UK
AN URBAN REGENERATION PROJECT
GROWTH OF TOURISM IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
RAPID ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Parts One & Two)
SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRY IN THE UK
A LARGE-SCALE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
SUSTAINABLE FOOD AND WATER IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
A LARGE-SCALE WATER TRANSFER SCHEME
EXTRACTION OF FOSSIL FUELS
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
GEOGRAPHICAL APPLICATIONS: PHYSICAL FIELDWORK
GEOGRAPHICAL APPLICATIONS: HUMAN FIELDWORK
GLOSSARY OF KEY GEOGRAPHICAL TERMS IN THE AQA SYLLABUS
I have made a range of topic-specific resources based upon activities in David Leat’s ‘Thinking Through Geography’. They can be dropped into individual lessons or into a ‘Nigeria’/‘Africa’ scheme of work.
NIGERIA OR BRITAIN
Pairs of images for students to discuss, with interesting Nigerian trivia
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Six sets of Nigeria-related photos to discuss and suggest the next feature
ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of Nigeria-related keywords, place names, etc. Can be used as starters
LATERAL THINKING
Six Nigeria-related dilemmas to solve (if possible!)
ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of Nigeria-related images, can be used as starters
LIVING GRAPH
Choose 10 clues from 20 to annotate graphs of Nigeria’s oil revenues
MIND MOVIE STORYBOARD
Script (and images) about a family affected by the oil industry in the Niger Delta
CLASSIFICATION
32 facts about malaria in Nigeria to sort into a Case Study sheet
MOST LIKELY TO…
Six sets of Nigeria-related photos with a decision making element
WHO? WHAT? WHY? WHEN?
Photos of Nigeria to help formulate ‘W’ questions and prompt discussion
IT’S A MYSTERY
32 facts for a pair-share activity about high-level corruption in Nigeria
MIND MOVIE SCRIPT
The story of a Nigerian migrant attempting to reach Europe
THOUGHT CHAINS
Using a concept map about the Great Green Wall to construct logical analysis
HEXAGONS AND GEOG WEB
Make links to explain terrorism (Boko Haram, Niger Delta Avengers) in Nigeria
MAKING A…
Choose from a menu of features to design a sustainable Sahelian school
DECISION MAKING
Use a variety of resources to choose a low tech way to halt desertification
ROLE PLAY
Resources to help decide if the Eko Atlantic development should be completed
Reading Photos
Twelve photos to promote discussion and connect Geographical features
I have made a range of topic-specific resources based upon activities in David Leat’s ‘Thinking Through Geography’. They can be dropped into individual lessons or a ‘Russia’ scheme of work.
RUSSIA OR BRITAIN
Pairs of images for students to discuss, with interesting Russian trivia
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Six sets of Russia-related photos to discuss and suggest the next feature
ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of Russia-related keywords, place names, etc. Can be used as starters
LATERAL THINKING
Six Russia-related dilemmas to solve (if possible!)
ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of Russia-related photos, can be used as starters
LIVING GRAPH
Choose 10 clues from 20 to annotate demographic graphs of Russia
MIND MOVIE STORYBOARD
Script (and images) about the the volcanoes and industry in Kamchatka
CLASSIFICATION
32 facts about the Siberian industry to sort into a Case Study sheet
MOST LIKELY TO…
Five sets of Russia-related photos with a decision making element
WHO? WHAT? WHY? WHEN?
Photos of Russia to help formulate ‘W’ questions and prompt discussion
IT’S A MYSTERY
32 facts for a pair-share activity about the Russian annexation of Crimea
MIND MOVIE SCRIPT
Choices facing a Nenets teenager in rapidly-developing Siberia
THOUGHT CHAINS
Using a concept map about Siberian Tigers to construct logical analysis
HEXAGONS AND GEOG WEB
Make links to explain the effects of climate change on Russia’s Polar Bears
MAKING A…
Choose from a menu of features to design a sustainable Black Sea resort
DECISION MAKING
Use a variety of resources to decide on the best Russian city for UK tourists
ROLE PLAY
Resources to help decide on the exploitation of Siberian fossil fuel reserves
Reading Photos
Twelve photos to promote discussion and connect Geographical features
I have made a range of topic-specific resources based upon activities in David Leat’s ‘Thinking Through Geography’. They can be dropped into individual lessons or a ‘China’ scheme of work.
WHAT COMES NEXT?
Four sets of China-related photos to discuss and suggest the next feature
ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of China-related keywords, place names, etc. Can be used as starters
LATERAL THINKING
Six China-related dilemmas to solve (if possible!)
ODD-ONE-OUT
Six sets of China-related photos, can be used as starters
LIVING GRAPH
Choose 10 clues from 20 to annotate demographic graphs of China
MIND MOVIE STORYBOARD
Script (and images) about the plight of the Uyghurs in China
CLASSIFICATION
32 facts about the Great Sichuan earthquake to sort into a Case Study sheet
MOST LIKELY TO…
Five sets of China-related photos with a decision making element
WHO? WHAT? WHY? WHEN?
Photos of China to help formulate ‘W’ questions and prompt discussion
IT’S A MYSTERY
32 facts for a pair-share activity about the effects of the Three Gorges Dam
MIND MOVIE SCRIPT
The immediate after-effects of a typhoon hitting the Yangtze Delta
THOUGHT CHAINS
Using a concept map about Foxconn electronics to construct logical analysis
HEXAGONS AND GEOG WEB
Make links to explain China’s territorial claims in the South China Sea
MAKING A…
Choose from a menu of urban features to design a sustainable Chinese city
DECISION MAKING
Use a variety of resources to locate a new electronic car factory in China
ROLE PLAY
Resources to help decide on ‘Pandas or profit’ in China
Reading Photos
Twelve photos to promote discussion and connect Geographical features
Powerpoint and activities investigating how reservoirs help secure water supplies (but also damage the environment)
“Chat/info stations” about the Three Gorges Dam in China:
Location
Water supply
Sediment
Waste
Wildlife
Forced migration
Each info station has Blooms and 9-1 differentiated questions/activities
eg Grades 1-2 (Knowledge): Describe the location of the Three Gorges Dam. Make a list of the ways in which the Three Gorges Dam has harmed Chinese wildlife
Grades 8-9 (Evaluation): Explain the criteria you would use to assess the siting of the Three Gorges HEP project. Justify your choice of ONE animal to protect that is endangered by the Three Gorges Dam
Powerpoint and activities outlining how deforestation and mining provide energy but also damage the environment
Blooms and 9-1 differentiated questions/activities
eg Grades 1-2 (Knowledge): (a) Use the data to complete the two divided bar graphs (causes of tropical deforestation & global energy consumption). (b) Fill in the blanks on the separate sheet to analyse your completed divided bar graphs
Grades 8-9 (Evaluation): (a) Read about firewood, mining, fracking and biofuels (highlight the main environmental effects as you go). (b) Compare and evaluate the effects of those four human activities. (Write three paragraphs for 8 marks)
Completing and analysing divided graphs
Find out why humanity’s growing demand for energy supplies can lead to deforestation
Find out how human activities involved in the energy industry can cause serious environmental damage
Powerpoint and activities outlining how the mechanisation of farming and commercial fishing provide food
Blooms and 9-1 differentiated questions/activities
eg Grades 1-2 (Knowledge): You each have at least one clue… swap ideas to help you complete the following task. Describe how modern farming affects the environment by completing the labels surrounding the photo
Grades 8-9 (Evaluation): Use the picture of ‘The Environmental Effects of Commercial Fishing’ to: (a) Identify six problems caused by fishing (number them on the picture). (b) In your book, assess the harm done to ocean ecosystems by trawlers, then explain the criteria you would use to assess the six impacts
Find out how the farms we get our food from damages the environment (annotate photo)
Find out how eating fish causes damage to the environment
Powerpoint and activities outlining the factors leading to demand outstripping the supply of food, energy and water
Blooms and 9-1 differentiated questions/activities
eg Grades 1-2 (Knowledge): Complete the line graph showing World population growth. Describe how the World’s population has changed since 1800 (try to write two paragraphs for 6 marks)
Grades 8-9 (Evaluation): Complete the line graph showing Global water consumption’. Complete the table showing ‘Global oil extraction’. Which resource (oil or water) would be the most important to find new source for the 21st century? Justify your answer
Drawing and analysing line graphs
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Based on the classic game
Players move around the board trying to develop their country
Move up the ladders and down the snakes according to geographical events
Squares based on real countries and their 2018 HDI scores
Took the idea from geographypods.com and made my own version
(Suggest board is printed A4 and laminated)
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Based on the classic game but with added random event cards
Players try to get their migrant family from the home country to the UK
Random events represent the problems of international migration
Includes board, rules and event cards
(Suggest the board is printed A4 and then all parts are laminated)
Factors affecting tourism
Resort Life Cycle Model
Blackpool coastal resort case study
Lake District UK tourism case study
Positive and negative mass tourism impacts
Kenya mass tourism case study
Tourism in extreme environments
Antarctica extreme tourism case study
Ecotourism
Sarawak, East Malaysia ecotourism case study
Migration in richer and poorer countries
Typical rich city model (CBD, inner city, suburbs, rural-urban fringe)
Brownfield and greenfield sites
Problems in richer urban areas
Solutions to tackle housing shortages in richer urban areas
Revitalising CBDs
Ethnic segregation
Dharavi, Mumbai, India squatter settlement case study
Environmental issues with urbanisation in richer countries
Air pollution
Water pollution
Sustainability in cities
Birmingham CBD development case study
Newcastle inner city redevelopment case study
Vauban, Freiburg, Germany sustainable cities case study
ICT and transportation improvements
Call centres abroad
Localised industrial regions
Advantages and disadvantages of TNCs
Apple Inc case study
Reasons for increased manufacturing in Newly Industrialising Countries
China manufacturing case study
Impacts of producing more energy
Impacts of producing and importing more food
Renewable energy
Spain wind energy case study
Kyoto Protocol
Mechanical and chemical weathering
Mass movement (slumps and slides)
Erosion from waves (hydraulic power, abrasion, attrition, solution)
Wave-cut platforms
Headlands and bays
Caves, arches and stacks
Transportation (longshore drift, traction, suspension, saltation, solution)
Deposition
Sand and shingle beaches
Spit formation
Bar formation
Global warming and resulting coastal flooding impacts
The Maldives coastal flooding case study
Holderness coastal erosion and management case study
Hard and soft engineering
Studland Bay, Dorset coastal habitat case study
Ecosystems
Tropical rainforests (climate, plant adaptations)
Hot deserts (climate, plant adaptations)
Temperate deciduous forests (climate, plant adaptations)
Temperate deciduous forest case study
Causes of deforestation
Impacts of deforestation
The Amazon case study
Badia Desert, Jordan case study
Sonoran Desert, Arizona case study
Latitude
Winds
Distance from the sea
Pressure
Altitude
Depressions
Anticyclones
2003 UK heatwave (impacts, management in the future)
Causes of climate change
Arguments for and against climate change
Economic, social, environmental and political impacts of climate change
National and local responses to climate change
Tropical storms
Hurricane Katrina case study
Cyclone Nargis case study
One page Case Studies:
TROPICAL STORM (Hurricane Katrina)
DROUGHT (SE England, 2006)
TECTONIC HAZARD (Tohoku Tsunami, Japan)
COASTAL LANDSCAPE (Holderness, Yorkshire)
RIVER LANDSCAPE (Tay Valley, Scotland)
SUSTAINABLE RAINFOREST (B&Q timber policy in the Amazon)
SUSTAINABLE ARCTIC (Svalbard Environmental Protection Act , Norway)
ARCTIC TREATY (The Arctic Council)
CITY IN AN ADVANCED COUNTRY (Hull, Yorkshire)
CITY IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRY (La Paz, Bolivia)
LIDC DEVELOPMENT (Top down and bottom up development, Nigeria)
UK ECONOMIC HUB (The Cambridge Cluster)
UK’S POLITICAL ROLE (Iraq War, 2003)
ETHNIC FOOD IN THE UK (origins of fish & chips and curry)
UK FOOD SECURITY (LOCAL) food banks
UK FOOD SECURITY (PAST) factory farmed chicken
UK FOOD SECURITY (PRESENT) GM crops
Glossary of key words