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Introduction to Unit 3

Introduction to Unit 3. The Problems and Prospects for Scotland’s Fishing Communities. What is Unit 3. A decision-making paper 1-hour exam 3 sections and 50 marks 25% of GCSE Based on pre-release material, which you must LEARN , ENGAGE WITH and UNDERSTAND !.

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Introduction to Unit 3

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  1. Introduction to Unit 3 The Problems and Prospects for Scotland’s Fishing Communities

  2. What is Unit 3 • A decision-making paper • 1-hour exam • 3 sections and 50 marks • 25% of GCSE • Based on pre-release material, which you must LEARN, ENGAGE WITH and UNDERSTAND!

  3. The Problems and Prospects for Scotland’s Fishing Communities Spider Diagram: Why is this an issue? Video 1 Hugh’s Fish Fight Video 2 Jamie’s Fish Suppers Video 3 Cod Crusaders Video 4 Trawlermen

  4. Decision MakingWhy in Geography? • Good decision making skills are one of the best qualities that help a person tread through all walks of life with ease and confidence. • In this exam you must show that you: • Fully understand the issue • Evaluate the pros and cons • Assess sustainability • Reach justified decisions and conclusions

  5. Decision Making:Some top tips! • Problem: Define what the problem is • Alternatives: what are the potential solutions • Evaluate: what are the strengths and weaknesses of each alternative • Challenge: what is the best alternative and how can it be even better i.e. More sustainable

  6. Applying the top tips to unit 3 & The Problems and Prospects for Scotland’s Fishing Communities • Problem: the geography and socio-economic make up of the region (Moray and Aberdeenshire) • Alternatives: Future options for the fishing industry and future employment prospects • Evaluate: weigh up options A-F. Will there be a positive or negative multiplier effect? • Challenge: How can options A-F be improved? What are the knock-on impacts/consequences?

  7. Lets Make Some ‘sustainable’ Decisions Video Sustainability Explained

  8. Which is MORE sustainable: Speed boat tours OR Rowing boat tours? WHY?

  9. Which is MORE sustainable: Need more electricity? Build wind turbines OR A coal fired power station WHY?

  10. Which is MORE sustainable: Build a footpath OR Build a theme park? WHY?

  11. Which is MORE sustainable: Cod and Chips OR Mackerel and chips? WHY?

  12. To Summarise... The Problems and Prospects for Scotland’s Fishing Communities • An industry in decline • Hampered by fishing EU quotas • Bad publicity from environmentalists Suggest different activities that Scottish fishing communities could get involved with. How sustainable could the future be?

  13. Homework Complete the work sheet to revise unit 2, topic 4 Making a Living.

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