Evaluating geographical issues
I can evaluate different sources of evidence to justify a decision about a geographical issue.
- Year 11
- AQA
Evaluating geographical issues
I can evaluate different sources of evidence to justify a decision about a geographical issue.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Geographical issues link different parts of geography together and involve decisions about how land is used.
- There is a wide range of data that can be used when evaluating geographical issues, including graphs and maps.
- Data can be used to understand the issue and as evidence to support an argument.
- Geographers use evidence to make decisions and aim to balance the needs of people and the environment.
Keywords
Pre-release material - resources that are released prior to an examination, which include maps, graphs and text that give information about a geographical issue
Tidal barrage - a dam built across a bay or estuary that uses the movement of the tides to generate electricity
Context - the economic, environmental, historical or social background to an issue
Common misconception
There is always a correct solution to a geographical issue.
There is not a 'correct' answer to a geographical issue. Geographers try and balance economic, social and environmental concerns and use evidence to justify their opinion.
Equipment
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is an example of balancing people’s needs with the environment?
Q2.What kind of data would most help a geographer evaluate a traffic issue in a city?
Q3.Which type of map is most useful for showing land use in a city?
Q4.What is the purpose of using graphs in geography?
Q5.Which of these is least useful when evaluating the environmental impact of building a shopping centre?
Q6.Some students think geographers don’t need to use graphs and maps if they’ve visited a place. What’s a better way to think about it?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their correct meanings:
