Should we change our approach to river and floodplain management in the future?

How should the flood management of the Thames Gateway development be managed for the future?

1. Where is the Thames Gateway?

 

As Western Europe's largest regeneration programme, the Thames Gateway is 40 miles long and 20 miles wide. It is located in the SE of England, towards the estuary of the River Thames. It spans from the Isle of Dogs to the Kent and Essex coasts, linking London and the rest of the UK with Europe.

2. How will the area be re-developed? 

3. What settlements are found in the area?

4. How often are the settlements at risk from flooding and to what level are they flooded?

5. What are the possible impacts of climate change in the Thames Gateway area?
                 - What is climate change?
                 - How will it affect the Thames Gateway?

6. What flood defences exist in the Thames Gateway? How is the Thames Gateway managed?

7. What are the proposals for the future in terms of flood management and climate change?

8. How effective do you think these options are?
    Who are the winners and losers?
    Can you offer alternative solutions?

Thames Gateway Geocases

Flooding Risk of Thames Gateway pdf

Video about the Thames Gateway

What is at risk if London Floods?

Tourism

May 1st 

If studying tourism, please have a look at my i-book 'Tourism A Unit of Work for KS3, GCSE & IGSCE' by Alison Potter

Year 9 - A Short History of Tourism in Britain.

Tourism can be seen from very early in History. The Egyptians travelled for pleasure, as did the Persians and Greeks. In Medieval Europe people travelled for pilgrimage which still continues in Lourdes, France today. After the Restoration in the 1660s the Grand Tour became fashionable with the Upper classes, but with the onset of better and easier travel - especially the railway - the holiday was opened up to the working classes, supported by the Bank Holiday Act by parliament in 1871.

Where did the Victorians go on holiday?

Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2009/oct/30/top-10-victorian-travel-destinations

Click on the link above to find out....

Why  they went to these destinations? 

What sort of people went on these holidays?

What are the attractions? 

Are these attractions Physical or Human?

How has tourism developed over time?

3. a short history of tourism xp from alpo12

Compare tourism then with tourism now....

http://www.nationmaster.com/graph/eco_tou_arr-economy-tourist-arrivals%26amp;date=1998

Khao Takiap, Hua Hin 2013

The Bradshaw Model

geographyalltheway.com - IB Geography - The Bradshaw Model from geographyalltheway.com

Hydraulic Radius Exercise

Hydraulic Radius Exercise

(adapted from - Geographyalltheway)

Task

You will prove or disprove the following hypothesis:

Hydraulic radius increases with distance from the source.

Complete the following steps to help you prove or disprove the hypothesis:

   1. Download each of the Excel documents - one for each of the fieldwork sites.

   2. Complete the necessary calculations for each fieldwork site - some of the information can be found by clicking on the site locations on the map.

   3.  Produce a table in Excel that brings together the distance from source, velocity, discharge and hydraulic radius data for all the sites.

   4. Produce a graph to show how hydraulic radius changes with distance from the source - be careful with your x axis (distance from source).

   5.  Write a conclusion - how and why your graph proves or disproves the hypothesis.

Are Polar Bears Under Threat? 

Are Polar Bears Under Threat?

So what do you think? Are polar bears under threat? 

Or are they just cuddly ambassadors being used by extreme groups to scare us about climate change? 

This slide show looks at some ideas as to how threatened the species is, what some of the threats are and some possible solutions.

Are polar bears under threat? from alpo12

Videos from the slide show

Weblinks:

WWF - Polar Bears

Save The Arctic.

Polar Bear Facts
Will Polar Bears Become Extinct?

Should George Visit The Kayan Tribe in Mae Hong Son, Thailand?

If studying tourism, please have a look at my i-book 'Tourism A Unit of Work for KS3, GCSE & IGSCE' by Alison Potter

This DME is based on the RGS Thailand Culture webpage - as below

RGS Thailand and Culture

What are your impressions of the Kayan Tribe?

The following powerpoint leads into the DME

Ethical tourism - Should George Visit the Kayan Tribe of Mae Hong Son, NW Thailand? from alpo12

video from slideshow

Cards to go with the exercise worksheet

For each statement complete the worksheet below

Insructions :

1. What do you think that George should do ? What is your opinion before we start the lesson ?

         Put an X on the line to show what you think as a pair or individuals and add that to your key at the            side.

2. Read through the statements

3. For each statement fill in the box, explaining how you agree or disagree with the statement and         why.

4. Form your conclusion on what you think George should do in light of your views of the statements.      Are you of a mixed opinion ? – Why ? Can you support your choice(s)  with evidence ?

5. Feedback on your decisions

6. Mark on the scale what you think now. Has it changed? How? Why?

Ethical / Responsible Tourism - Definitions

Ethical / Responsible Tourism

If studying tourism, please have a look at my i-book 'Tourism A Unit of Work for KS3, GCSE & IGSCE' by Alison Potter

What is Ethical Tourism?

Ethical tourism simply means tourism which benefits people and the environment in different destinations. It can offer a better income to families living in the area, by sourcing products and services locally.

A brand-new role for consumers in the tourism market has emerged from three trends: 

• first, there is a thirst for different and more ‘exciting’ holidays; 
• second, there is a growing realisation of the negative impacts of tourism – its clod-hopping footprints in other people’s homes in the deserts, forests, seashores and mountains of the world;
• third, of course is climate change.

All tourism has the potential to be more sustainable and could have the following characteristics:

Economic prosperity

Long term competitive and tourism businesses, who offer fair pay and conditions for all employees.  There  is maximum economic benefits to local communities, when products and services for tourism are sourced locally. Sustainable tourism should be relevant to every holiday sold and should offer an opportunity to  customers concerned about their travel making a difference.

Social equality

Sustainability offers great benefits to customers keeping destinations special, offering safe, and satisfying new experiences whilst having the opportunity to interact with happy locals, who are truly benefiting from their visit. More of you are concerned about sustainable travel and want to make a positive difference on holiday.

Environmental and cultural protection

It gives resources and incentive for destinations to conserve ancient culture and traditions, as well as wildlife and the natural environment. It helps reduce carbon emissions, by encouraging accommodation providers and holiday makers to conserve energy. Most importantly it helps ensure there will be great destinations for us all to visit for generations to come.

Keeping destinations special is important to everyone.

Terms related to Sustainable Tourism

Responsible Tourism

Refers to the consumers’ choice of destination and mode of transport based on their ethical, political and racial sensitivities as well as being concerned for the environment and local culture.

Green Tourism

Historically the definition of this term has been travel which is environmentally friendly or benign that in general does not concern itself with cultural or economic elements of the destination. Current uses of the term are becoming broader to incorporate full sustainable tourism principles.