New GCSE paper spec. Only do the higher papers. Includes Resources and OS Maps

http://www.edexcel.com/migrationdocuments/GCSE%20New%20GCSE/SAMS%20GCSE%20Geography%202013%20SPEC%20A%20Units%201-3.pdf

Global Problems in 2030

Population Rise + Economic growth = ????????

What will be the population in 2030?
Where will most of this population growth be?

Which regions are expected to experience major economic growth?
Is there a link between the two? (Pop Growth & Eco Growth)

What problems can we expect in the future? (doesn't have to be exactly 2030!)
Food, Farmland, Energy, Resources, CO2, Water, Climate change, Conflict, Migration

You are gathering information.

Put all research, photo's, graphs etc into a document.

Don't worry about presentation at this stage

The Mojave Desert under threat

Please read the following:
http://www.kcet.org/updaily/socal_focus/commentary/30918-mojave-desert-is-under-assault.html

Yr 12 -Managing Desertification Research

Please add any relevant research or useful links to this collaborative pinboard

http://www.open-pinboard.com/board/?id=55e3017a-24a0-420f-9126

7AC Population Survey

7LC Population research

Year 8 Coastal Protection research

Coastal Protection
Pick 3 or 4 Engineering methods in each section (hard & soft)
For each one outline:
How they work, Advantages, Disadvantages, et a photo
Notes to be made in your exercise book
Put a photo in a word document
Your research needs to be quick. Time management is important
Hard Engineering methods
Groynes, Sea walls, Revetments, Rock Armour, Gabions, Offshore breakwater, Cliff stabilization (Steel rods etc)
Soft Engineering methods
Beach Replenishment, Sand dune stabilization, Beach drainage, Cliff stabilization (plants etc)
Dubai Focus
What management methods have been used in Dubai
Have they been Successful?

At this stage you are just gathering information to be used next lesson