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Natural Hazards- A Level Geography

Engaging scheme of learning for Natural Hazards. Follows A Level AQA Spec. Requires internet access for some and teacher led talk and understanding of the topic to ensure enough detail is given. Challenge tasks embedded throughout and opportunities for discussion and oracy. Lesson topics include: - Hazard characteristics, frequency and distribution. - plate tectonics and boundaries. - Volcanic hazards- causes, effects and management. - New Zealand White Island Case Study. - Earthquake causes, effects and management. - Haiti 2010 case study. - Wildfires in nature- types, causes, impacts and reponses. - Case study recent and relevant- 2019-20 Australia wildfires. - Storm Hazards- causes, effects, responses. - Hurricane Katrina case study. - Multi hazardous location- the Philippines. - Local study case study- L'Aquila. Lots of scope in the lessons for independent study- so internet access makes the lessons more independent and engaging. These can be adapted if you do not have internet access in lessons. Any questions, please ask.