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Starter task. From memory, list as many coastal keywords that you can think of to use in your assessment. Consider the definitions of these words. Your assessment task….

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  1. Starter task From memory, list as many coastal keywords that you can think of to use in your assessment. Consider the definitions of these words

  2. Your assessment task…

  3. Task:Youare working the Department of Environment (DEFRA) and you have been asked to write an important report on managing the risk of coastal erosion along the Essex Coast. In your report you have to evaluate the following areas:- • Evaluate and explain the threats to the site. • Evaluate and explain the success of the current defences • Evaluate the sustainability of the defences now and for the future.

  4. Key points to remember!!! • Include facts, figures and pictures as evidence. • Explain in PEE (point, explain, evidence) paragraphs whenever you can. • Your report should be no longer than 3 sides of A4 paper. • Use the levelling mark scheme throughout the write up.

  5. Sustainable? Sustainable – development meeting the needs of people now and in the future, limiting harm to the environment Show your understanding of how people, the environment and the economy are inextricably linked at all levels from local to global. Think about how the coastal erosion affected people, the environment and the economy at a local and other scales. What the impacts are and who will benefit and who will lose depending on the coastal management you recommend.

  6. Location of Walton on the Naze In the 1st section you need to explain where Walton on the Naze is located. You must use maps and also describe its relative location to other places. Use compass directions and distance in KM / Miles from other places.

  7. Erosion at Walton on the Naze You need to explain the causes of erosion at Walton. Remember key terms such as 4 key processes of erosion: • Attrition • Abrasion • Hydraulic Action • Solution Transportation: longshore drift The Cliffs are made up of clays overlain by sand and gravel. In the Winter the coast is pounded by high energy waves from the North Sea!

  8. Before the Crag Walk was Built

  9. Existing Defenses at Walton on the Naze Rock Amour (Crag Walk) Recurve Sea Wall Sea Wall & Groynes Do Nothing! (Managed Retreat)

  10. An excellent way of showing what the area is like is to annotate or label a photograph to highlight the main features. South of Tower Breakwater. Managed North of Tower Breakwater. Unmanaged Housing Tower, café and toilets Car park Open space Woodland Housing Protection scheme Cliff top Cliff foot Tower Breakwater

  11. Evaluating Defences • What are the positive aspects of this defense? • Why are the negative impacts of this defense? • Who do they benefit? • Are they sustainable? (Long term solution for people, money & the environment) Don’t forget a conclusion!

  12. Resources • Tasksheet • Your packs from visit • Exercise book • Laminated maps • Photos you may have taken in Walton • Map & photos & powerpoint in shared area • Independent research – internet, articles etc.

  13. Shared area Geography Year 9 Coasts Student assessment 2013

  14. Timings 9Y2 Day 3 Weds 16/10 – planning. 40 minutes h/w working on assessment Day 6 Monday 21/10 – write up Day 8 Wednesday 23/10 –finish & hand in

  15. Timings 9X4 Day 3 Weds 16/10 – planning Day 6 Monday 21/10 – write up & complete for h/w. Hand in 1st lesson back after half term

  16. Peer assessment • Save your work so far • Swap seats with another student • Read through work & then feedback to student with 2 stars & a wish – 2 things you think are good about their work & 1 thing that could be improved

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