- Ask the pupils to research earthquake and volcano locations using the internet (provide appropriate websites on screen) and/or CD-ROMs. Plot the locations on a world outline map using an atlas - consider how to distinguish between earthquakes and volcanoes in the key. Ask them to add to the map the numbers of lives lost.
- Discuss the meaning of the word 'describe' with the class, then create a vocabulary bank describing the patterns shown on the map. Ask pupils to use the word bank to write a description of the world distribution of earthquakes and volcanoes. Lower-attaining pupils may benefit from the support of a report writing frame. Using pupils' written outcomes, consider the characteristics of 'good' geographical description.
- Carry out a 'maps from memory' activity. Show a map of the distribution of the world's major plates - named. Provide pupils with world outline maps and ask them to work in groups to 'build up' a map showing the distribution of the 'active zones' and named tectonic plates.
- Discuss with the pupils the pattern of earthquakes and volcanoes and whether there are relationships with the world map showing the 'active zones'.
What does this suggest?
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- plot accurately, using a key, and describe the locations of earthquake and volcanic activity
- identify the components and characteristics of good 'description'
- identify and describe global patterns using appropriate vocabulary, and identify links between earthquakes, volcanoes and 'active zones'
- write a well-structured geographical description using specialist vocabulary appropriately
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