S2 Rotation 1:   EARTH FORCES. Pupils will learn about…

• How physical features and forces within the earth are responsible for creating volcanoes and earthquakes.

 

 

 

 

• Yellowstone National Park and it’s Supervolcano.
• Investigation project for Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull Volcano
• Differences in Development Levels
• A Comparison of two Earthquakes – Japan vs Haiti

 

 

 

 

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S2 Rotation 2 – In the OMAN unit pupil’s will discover a region with many differences (but also some similarities) to Scotland/UK;

 

 

 

• Where in the World is Oman?
• What are the country’s main physical and human features?
• How does the climate of Oman compare to ours?
• Why is their climate so hot and dry?
• How do sand dunes form on the desert?
• How have living things adapted to the desert environment?
• Create your own desert species!
• What is life for the traditional Bedouin people under pressure today?
• Decision making – Should Hassan stay or go – you decide!
• Connections Poster – demonstrate your knowledge by highlighting  links between various physical features and living things in this climate region – one very different from your own!