An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand the location, causes, impacts and management strategies associated with the ‘Beast from the East’ extreme weather event in the UK.
Key learning points
- Location of a named extreme weather event in the UK.
- Causes of the named extreme weather event in the UK.
- The named extreme weather event in the UK had social, economic and environmental impacts.
- Management strategies associated with the named extreme weather event in the UK can reduce risk.
Keywords
Extreme weather - when a weather event is significantly different from an average or usual weather pattern
Social impact - the effect of an event on the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities
Economic impact - the effect of an event on the financial conditions of an area, e.g. employment, income, investment
Risk - the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring and the potential impact or consequences it may have on people, property and the environment
Common misconception
Weather hazards don't badly affect the UK population .
The UK experiences weather hazards that have serious social, economic and environmental impacts, the Beast from the East killed 10 people and cost the UK £1 billion per day.
Teacher tip
There are news reports about the Beast from the East on YouTube which would be a good way to introduce the lesson, as well as detailed reports from news organisations looking back at the factors that caused this extreme weather event.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these definitions correctly describes climate?
Q2.Which one of the following statements does not describe an extreme weather event in the UK?
Q3.Scientists have recorded an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, which are both closely linked to change caused by human activity.
Q4.The 2023 State of the Climate report shows that the UK is experiencing __________ extreme weather events.
Q5.What problems can heatwaves and droughts lead to?
Q6.What name is given to maps which use varying shades or colours to show how the value of a specific measure (e.g. population density) in different countries or different regions of a country?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.When did the Beast from the East affect the UK?
Q2.Match the correct defintion to each key term.
the effect of an event on the financial conditions of an area
the effect of an event on the natural ecosystem
the effect of an event on the population
Q3.Which of these statements correctly describe the impacts of the Beast from the East?
Q4.Which of these statements describe how the UK managed risks from the Beast from the East?
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