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Population Revision

Population Revision. Objectives: To develop revision and exam writing techniques. Outcomes: You will have... covered key content interpreted resources tackled past paper questions. Population distribution.

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Population Revision

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  1. Population Revision Objectives: • To develop revision and exam writing techniques. Outcomes: You will have... • covered key content • interpreted resources • tackled past paper questions

  2. Population distribution Your teacher will read out a list of destinations from both Britain and around the world. On your whiteboard, record if the location is sparse or dense.

  3. Q. Describe Brazil’s population distribution (3 marks) Mark Scheme: 1 mark for each appropriate statement: e.g. The densest areas are on the coast (1), the most concentrated populations are around the major cities, such as Rio De Janeiro in the South East (2) The region around Manaus is an exception as it has a moderate population but is located in the sparsely populated west (3).

  4. Q. Describe the distribution of population in China. (4 marks) Knowledge Relay 1. On a blank map of China – label a region and state whether it is sparse or dense. 2. Then pass your map onto the person on your right. 3. Look at the map which has been passed on to you, add an additional destination. If you spot a mistake in the answer you have received... Cross out the incorrect information and add a replacement statement.

  5. Past Paper Question Give TWO reasons why mountainous areas are often sparsely populated (E) Outline why mountainous regions usually have a sparse population (C) Using examples, describe why mountainous regions have low population densities (B) For a named mountainous region, Explain the features which have resulted in a sparse population (A) Swap your book with a partner. Try to identify an additional statement that could have been used to strengthen the response further.

  6. Q. Explain Britain’s population distribution (6 marks) Step by Step... With a partner, ‘build’ a perfect response to this challenging question. Step 1 : Getting focused... Name 2 sparsely and 2 densely populated regions Pair Work Step 2: Generic to Specific... Describe the factors responsible for the different population densities. Step 3 : Adding the detail... Try to EXPLAIN why each factor results in a low or high population density.

  7. Randomly choose 5 five words from the list below. If your teacher reads a question which can be answered using one of the words you chose, cross it out. When all 5 have been crossed out shout GEOINGO!. Geoingo! Dense Mountainous 9 Billion Italy Ageing Pyramids Youthful Singapore D.T.M. Births East Natural Increase Incentives China Deaths Tibet 7 Billion Explosion India LICs

  8. Q. Describe the change in global population since 1750. (4 marks) Mark Scheme: 1 mark for identifying the general trend 1 mark for including an accurate graph reading. Final marks available for extending statements, such as identifying different rates of growth or differences in the growth rate in HICs and LICs.

  9. Population Pyramids On your white board. Draw a population pyramid for one of the stages of the DTM. Swap your board with a partner. Now interpret their graph, state the stage and explain how your knew. Pair Work

  10. Starting with population problems, play a game of word snakes with a partner. Each word added must relate to the population topic. At least one letter of any new word must overlap with a word already placed on the geoabble board.

  11. Population Problems On your white board. Your teacher will read out a population problem/benefit. You task is to decide if the impact is usually associated with a young or aging population. Pair Work

  12. Add a caption for this elderly Japanese couple. Your statements should relate to the ageing population section of the course. ??????????????????? ???????????????????

  13. Q. Using examples, Explain how incentives can be used to change the birth rate . (6 marks) Think and Share 1. Write the first sentence of an answer for the above question on a piece of paper. 2. Then pass your unfinished answer to the person on your left. 3. Read the incomplete response you have received and add the next statement. Repeat this process until you have a finished A* answer. If you spot a mistake in the answer you have received... Cross out the incorrect information and add a replacement statement.

  14. Geo Speed Dating You will be given a topic to revise for 10mins. Prepare a short presentation and be prepared to answer additional questions. You will team-up with various members of the class and share your knowledge. Table A Population Distribution in China Table B Population Change and the DTM Table C Population Pyramids Table D Population Problems and their solutions

  15. Congratulations you been promoted.You are now the...EXAMINER D.I.Y Exam Papers

  16. Your task is to... • Design a mini exam paper and mark scheme. • You must use the correct: • Structure • Command words • Question style • Scoring System

  17. Exam Paper: Things to consider.... • Your paper must have: • 2 two point questions • 1 three point question • 1 six point question • Command words you can use: • 2 point questions: State / name / give • 3 point questions: Outline / Suggest • 6 point question: Describe / Explain • Your exam paper should include at least one questions which requires case study knowledge: • If you want the candidate to show a detailed knowledge of one location, your question should start with “For a ‘country’ you have studied....” • If you want the candidate to have the opportunity to include several locations, your question should start with “Using examples...” Remember: ONLY QUESTIONS CLEARLY REFERRED TO ON THE SPECIFICATION CAN BE INCLUDED. Unless the answer you want is a single word or number, you should give 2 lines per point.

  18. Mark Scheme: Things to consider.... It must be clear from the mark scheme how points are to be awarded and you need to include examples / expected responses. • Format for: State, Name, Give and Outline • 1 point for each correct response. • Answers likely to include: • Example 1 • Example 2 • Example 3 • For a 1 point question you must include at least two examples, for a 2 point question at least three etc... Format for: Outline 1 point for each correct statement. Additional point(s) for extending statements e.g. Supporting facts or figures. Mark scheme should include an example of a response which would score 1 mark, 2 marks and 3 marks. • Your 6 point question must be alevelled activity. • Level 1: 1 or 2 points: Basic response. • Level 2: 3 or 4 points: Some extending statements. Candidate has used some topic specific terminology. Will usually refer to a specific. • Level 3: 5 or 6 points. Clear and detailed. Accurate use of terminology. Response includes accurate case study knowledge.

  19. Exchange papers with a partner. Attempt their mini-test in full exam conditions (you will need 15 minutes). Then return the paper and ask your partner to mark your responses and provide some advice.

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