Glaciation by George Duffield https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx Lesson plan ideas en-us 2020-11-19 15:11:41 UTC 2023-02-25 02:26:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f976.png 1 -Glacial processes georgeduffield1999 https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941769394 Summary of content
Introduction to Glaciers
Glacial Budget
Erosion
Weathering
Transportation
Deposition

Misconceptions
  • Nothing lives on glaciers. 
  • Glaciers are white. 
  • Glaciers that are neither advancing nor receding are stationary. 
  • Retreating glaciers flow backwards. 
  • Icebergs, ice shelves, sea ice and sea level rise. 
  • Glaciers are bulldozers. 
  • The difference between the North and South Poles. 
  • Glaciers aren't important.

Teaching resources
https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/glacier/#:~:text=Powered%20by-,A%20glacier%20is%20a%20huge%20mass%20of%20ice%20that%20moves,and%20move%20downward%20through%20valleys
 Helpful Information on glaciers

https://geographyfieldwork.com/GeographyVocabularyGCSEGlaciation.htm
List of key terms for students to stick in book and tick when mentioned in various lessons

https://www.3dgeography-pictures.co.uk/glacier-videos
- Website for useful videos, pictures, and worksheets.

Clips to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJgpDyP9ewQ



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Corries
Aretes
Glacial Valley
Trough
Truncated Spurs
Hanging Valleys
Ribbon Lakes

Formation of UK landscape
Last Ice Age

Examples of different landforms e.g. in Lake district - Ullswater = Ribbon Lake


Misconceptions
U shape valley vs V shape valley

Clips to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NH-vnKR6A7A

Teaching resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zxn87hv/test
- Good test for students at end of class

]]> 2020-11-19 15:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941772818 3 - Glacial Transportation and deposition landforms georgeduffield1999 https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941774058 Summary of content
Rotational Slip
Bulldozing
Moraine
- Lateral
- Medial
- Ground
- Terminal
Till
Drumlins
Erratics
Meltwater streams

Different distances
Sorted/Unsorted

Misconceptions
Sediment from a glacier is always jagged and not smooth


Clips to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnlPrdMoQ1Y

Teaching resources
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/glacial-transport-and-formation-of-moraines-drumlins-and-erratics-includes-revision-tasks-12357273
- Useful Powerpoint to explain each if needed

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zxn87hv/revision/3
- bbc bitesize info 

Good worksheet for glaciers to test knowledge learned so far]]> 2020-11-19 15:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941774058 4 - Map skills identifying glacial features georgeduffield1999 https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941775202 Summary of content
Contour Lines
Recognising Pyramidal Peaks, Aretes, Corries and tarns.
Named footpaths
"Edge" - e.g. Striding Edge"


Misconceptions
Glaciers are not seen on maps
Glaciers are square in shape on a map
Glaciers are small
Glaciers move so slowly that they do not have to change maps.

Clips to watch

https://youtu.be/EahiP3Qa7QY
Clip from nasa on mapping the speed of ice - raise the question in class - If glaciers move, how do we map them? How do we know what speed they travel at?

Teaching resources
Attached is a useful worksheet for identifying glacial features. it could be use alongside map work]]> 2020-11-19 15:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941775202 5 economic opportunities in glaciated areas (Lake District) georgeduffield1999 https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941776757 Summary of content
Tourism  - Scenery, Culture (Beatrix) and activities (rock climbing, mountain biking, water sports, bird watching, fishing).
Employment
Quarrying
HEP
Pastoral Farming


Misconceptions
Glaciers make it impossible to farm


Clips to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xq4qi0tWQE


Teaching resources
Useful powerpoint which information can be taken from/used

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Economic
Employment offered to locals but
Holiday homes (high house prices)
Price of goods and services is higher - tourists pay more but locals have to as well

Social
Increased traffic
Local shops changed to be catered to tourists
Holiday homes not occupied = services are limited for locals

Environmental Impacts
Footpath erosion
Litter
Noise pollution
Damage to wildlife

Misconceptions
Glaciers are all good for the local people


Clips to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wt3xIAt1nNc

Teaching resources
Nice worksheet to spark debate and discussion - can be used as role play for students]]> 2020-11-19 15:25:23 UTC https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941779583 7 - Managing tourism in the lake district georgeduffield1999 https://padlet.com/georgeduffield1999/w3e78pmwt686znvx/wish/941780801 Summary of content

Management strategies
Resurfacing footpaths
Reseeding vegetation
Clear signposting for walkers
Increased public transport
Improved road network
Encourage bikes, busses, trains with discounts
Signs to take litter home, bins provided, countryside code signs

"The Go Lakes Travel Scheme" - reduce car use with pay as you go bikes, controlled parking zones

Planning permission for affordable 134 affordable homes and 141 houses for just local people.

Misconceptions
Nothing can be done to help locals
Glaciers arent important

Clips to watch
https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/careers/meet-our-team/strategy-and-partnerships

https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/nationalparkvision


Teaching resources
Useful powerpoint - information, interactive ideas for students
Lots of questions that students can answer

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