Geography at key stage 3 (Year 7)
Unit 2: The restless earth - earthquakes and volcanoes
Section 7: What happened in the 1995 Kobe earthquake in Japan?
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Objectives |
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- to use secondary sources of evidence, including moving images
- to use an atlas and maps at various scales
- to use appropriate graphical techniques
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Activities |
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- Arrange for the class to watch video footage (with commentary) of the 1995 Kobe earthquake. Ask them to make notes of important points of information. Then ask pupils to produce a series of maps for BBC2's
Newsnight on the day of the earthquake, showing the location of Japan, Kobe and the area affected.
- Organise pupils to carry out Task 1: 'The Kobe earthquake' from
Optional tests and tasks for geography (SCAA, 1996) in groups of three or four.
- Ask each group to write and present a script for a five-minute report for
Newsnight entitled 'Why did so many die in the Kobe earthquake?'. This is to be broadcast one month after the event. The maps produced for the original programme should be annotated with updated and additional information not available at the time of the earthquake. Eye-catching graphics showing relevant statistics should illustrate the report.
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- describe the nature and effects of the Kobe earthquake and explain why it was so devastating
- describe how the Japanese people responded to the disaster and the plans to improve responses next time
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Points to note |
- ICT: this activity provides pupils with the opportunity to use a painting and drawing package.
- Language for learning: watching the video provides an opportunity for pupils to listen with sustained attention and show understanding of what is heard, by identifying the main points in the commentary.
- Key skills: links with working with others, where pupils work on a one-to-one or group basis and plan with others what needs to be done; confirm their understanding of the objectives, their responsibilities and working arrangements; and carry out tasks and review progress.
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