Blackgang: A Coastal Investigation Opportunity Key Stage 5 Geography resource for Blackgang Chine

Introduction

"Blackgang: A Coastal Investigation Opportunity" is a 1-page Geography resource for Key Stage 5, linked to Blackgang Chine

Précis

Students investigate all aspects of the coastal environment at and around the venue, how it has changed over time and continues to change, and its socio-economical impact. Students address key areas for investigation, i.e. processes and factors responsible for coastal landforms; protection possibilities; uses for coastal areas i.e. as a valuable economic resource; management of coastal areas such as Blackgang, etc. Students can practise investigative skills such as: fieldwork skills, analysis of images and statistics, etc.

Contextual Summary

This information resource is for key stage 5 students who are studying GCE Geography with any exam board, and have to undertake an investigation into changing physical environments, such as coastal areas (for some exam boards i.e. AQA & OCR, this relates more specifically to AS level tasks). The resource briefly outlines the various opportunities for students of GCE Geography at Blackgang Chine. By prior arrangement, students are able to visit the park to study and investigate all aspects of the coastal environment at and around the venue, how it has changed over time and continues to change, and its socio-economical impact.

Curriculum Relevance

Geography → Human and Physical Geography → Coasts

Implementation

Tasks will be dependent on students? individual needs based on their course outline and intended outcomes or project objectives. Students, teachers or educational establishments will need to contact staff at Blackgang Chine to ensure a suitable visit plan is implemented.

Key Skills Practised

Students address key areas for investigation, i.e. processes and factors responsible for coastal landforms; protection possibilities; uses for coastal areas i.e. as a valuable economic resource; management of coastal areas such as Blackgang, etc.
Students can practise investigative skills such as: fieldwork skills, analysis of images and statistics, etc.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Blackgang: A Coastal Investigation Opportunity is a Geography resource targeted at Key Stage 5 children, , supporting a school trip to Blackgang Chine

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Blackgang: A Coastal Investigation Opportunity is designed for Key Stage 5 children with but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Blackgang: A Coastal Investigation Opportunity is a Geography resource specifically targeted at Human and Physical Geography and Coasts

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences, whilst on site at Blackgang Chine and on return to school after the visit

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