How risky is it to live in UK?

1. WHAT IF..................... Risk did not exist? How risky is it to live in UK? By the end of the lesson, you will be able to... Use a variety of resources to answer 5 questions generated by the class Use a thinking map to answer one of your questions Assess how risky it is to live in the UK

2. You have 2 minutes to memorise these photographs

3. Now apply the alphabet key • Table 1: A-I • Table 2: A-I • Table 3: J-R • Table 4: J-R • Table 5: S-Z • Table 6: S-Z

4. How risky is it to live in UK? How these questions will enable you to answer the question above Questions you could ask

5. Now, you must FIP! • Pick your best 2 questions • Share with your group • Then, pick the group’s first and second choice of question

6. Your questions

7. Task: • In your group - you must attempt to answer ALL the questions on the board. • You can use the text book and your own knowledge / discussions! • You MUST use the thinking map on your table for at least ONE of the questions • Sharing time – question hotspots – you may be picked to answer any of the questions!!

8. Plenary: Consequences and Sequel Short, medium and long term consequences of flooding? Short = immediate Medium = 2 months Long term = lasting consequences

9. How risky is it to live in the UK? • Droughts every 15 years. • Floods every 4/5 years. • Frequency and extent increased over past 50 years due to urban expansion on floodplain regions. • Urban growth - increased flood risk • Number of properties at risk from flooding is estimated to be 2.2 million. • Every 2 years experience a ‘weak' tornado, in contrast to America’s 500 - 700 / year.

10. Home Learning • Answer the question: how risky is it to live in the UK? • One side of A4 – font size 12 Times New Roman