Big Picture: How do people use fold mountains as a resource?

• Know what a resource is.

• Be able to describe different ways humans use resources at fold mountains.

• Link these ideas to a named case study example.

Connect: Why do people live near volcanoes?

• http://www.gatm.org.uk/geographyatthemo

vies/tectonics.html

Recap: What is the correct geographical name given to

this feature?

Fold mountain

Activate: What is a resource?

Definition of resource

A valuable reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed to benefit how humans live.

Today’s challenge:

Demonstrate: Collect information from the different resource stations around the classroom to compete the

empty thinking map.

Task explained:

• The thinking map is located…

• Demonstrate: Use the resources to help you fill in the missing cells.

• Once you have completed the task, please make sure your name is on your map so it can be stuck into your books.

Reflect: Did you meet the success criteria by completing the thinking

map?

How successful do you think you were in today’s task?

Complete the ‘2 stars and a wish’ sheet to say 2 things you think you did well today and 1

way you’d like to improve next time.

Homework

• Use the information you have gathered today to answer the following GCSE question.

• How do people use fold mountains as a resource? (10 marks)

• In for Tuesday 21st Sept. • Use the success criteria to help you achieve the highest grade possible!

Success Criteria Check list: Using an example you have studied, explain how

people use fold mountains as a resource?

• 1. I have defined what a resource is and given examples of different resources.

• 2. I have briefly explained why fold mountains are dangerous to live by but said that they attract millions of people.

• 3. I have explained why so many people live by them, giving specific examples.

• 4. I have compared these reasons to a named location of fold mountains over the world.

• 5. I have written my answer using the key geographical terms (e.g fold mountain, resources) and formed a confident, well structured answer.

Extension: GIS skill building task; Where in the world?!

• Key term: GIS

= Geographical information systems. This means how we can use computer technology to orientate ourselves in the world. For example; through maps or set navigators.

• Use this website to see

how good your GIS skills are:

www.travelpod.com/traveler-iq

What score can you get?