Classroom Based Assignment 1

Step-By-Step Booklet

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Brainstorm your Geography in the New

Top Geography
in the News
List your top three Geography in the News events here:
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Discuss these possible Geography in the News events with your teacher and possibly other
members of your class.

Geography in the News event that I have decided on is:

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Reflection:
Why did you select this significant geographical event?
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Why is this event so important/newsworthy?

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Geographical Questions
This table shows questions that are helpful when
carrying out the research on your chosen event.
Questions may vary depending on what event you
select. In order to achieve a high-grade, answer as
many of these questions while also answering
some of your own relevant questions.

Who? Who was involved?

Who was/is affected by this event?
Who reacted to it?

What? What was the cause?

What was the effect on people/plants/animals?
What was the reaction to this event?
What significance could this event have?

Where? Where did this event happen?

Where have the effects been felt?

When? When did it happen?

When was the impact felt by people?
When did people respond to the event?

Why Why did it happen?

Why did people/animals/plants respond the way they did?
Why is this event geographically important?

How? How did it happen?

How many people were affected?
How did people/animals/plants respond to this event?
How long did the event last?
How long will the effects be felt?
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 Sources
What sources will be used to gather information and answer the questions about your
Geography in the News event?

Print Media:
 Newspaper
 Magazine (e.g. National Geographic)
 Book
 Newsletter

Broadcast Media:
 Radio broadcast
 Television news
 Television current affairs programme
 Documentaries

Digital Media:
 Online newspaper
 Online magazine
 Geographical website
 Twitter, Blogs, Vlogs, Podcasts

 Interview
 Visited the site where the event happened
 Other: ________________________________ (please specify)

Strongly recommended to use a wide range of sources and viewpoints to uncover as much
just about your selected geographical event. It's important to not rely on just one source and
try to incorporate sources that have different perspectives to ensure you have a broader point
of view of the event.
 What have I discovered?

Source 1
The source is: _______________________________________________________________

Type of source: ______________________________________________________________

The information I obtained from this source is:

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Source 2
The source is: ______________________________________________________________

Type of source: ______________________________________________________________

The information I obtained from this source is:

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Source 3
The source is: _______________________________________________________________

Type of source: ______________________________________________________________

The information I obtained from this source is:

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 Citing the source
If you take information/images/data from somewhere you must include where you got it
from. Depending on where you gathered the information, the reference will be different.
There are more media sources than what is listed below, but these are the most common. Ask
your teacher if you need help in referencing these.

Type of source How to reference the source

Newspaper/magazine Author, title, name of newspaper/magazine, page number, the
date it was published
Website/online magazine Website title, URL, author, date you accessed the
website/when it was published
Book Author, title, publisher, place and the date it was published
Interview/visit Name of the interviewee/location, date of interview/visit
Image URL

Cite - Source 1
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Cite - Source 2
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Cite - Source 3
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 Processes, Patterns, Systems and Scale

Our physical, environmental and social world is shaped and forms by geographical processes.
In your geographical event, describe any physical process that occurred
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It is important to determine patterns, the distribution of the geographical event and to draw on
the findings to complete a conclusion. You must identify, analyse and explain the differences
and similarities within the geographical event. Identify any patterns, difference or similarities
within your geographical event with any other event that has occurred – local, national or
international?
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Looking at your event, decide on what scale it is occurring at? There are a variety of scales –
Ireland, Europe and Globally.

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 Relating your chosen geographical event to
environmental, economic and social sustainability issues.

Source: http://www.gilleducation.ie/AcuCustom/Sitename/DAM/115/CYC_CBA_0102.pdf

How is sustainability a factor in relation to your chosen event?

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 Presentation
How will you present your geography in the news?
 Poster
 PowerPoint Presentation
 Booklet/Scrapbook
 Written
 Typed
 Acting i.e. news reporter
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What will you need to get before you begin?

The materials I need:

Where will I get the materials?

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 PowerPoint Example Template

Geography in Who +
the news What +
heading
Where

Picture Why +
How

Source

Diagram Conclusion
/ Picture

Source

Reminder:

• Less is more
• Keep text to a minimum
• Think about visuals and how they relate/express the news
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 Poster
Example Template

Title

Who + Why Analyses

What + +
How Conclusion

Where How Sources

Picture/Map Diagram

Reminder:

• All information is included on a poster

• Logical order
• Use visuals to reinforce your information
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 Five tips for delivering an effective oral
presentation.
1. Eye contact
Try not to read every word off your presentation, engage with your audience. Although it can be scary
to stand in front of your class and have everyone looking at you, just remember that everyone will be
in your position.
A solution to not reading everything from your presentation is to use cue cards. This way you do not
have to turn your back when reading slides or posters. Cue cards allow you to have the main ideas
right in front of you. Do not write everything down on the cards just the main points so you can
quickly glance at the information that will help you remember what to say.

2. Use your hands

Try not look like a statue. A good idea is to practise certain gestures for example, using your fingers
to count the different points you are making, this will help the audience follow what you are saying.

3. Speak clearly and vary your tone of voice

You need to speak in a clear and loud manner so everyone can hear you. Don’t forget to speak slowly
and to pronounce your words clearly by opening your mouth fully.
The tone of your voice is very helpful because it can give a ‘sing-song’ value making the speaker
more pleasant to pay attention to. By using indication (your voice rising or falling) expresses the
passion and energy you have for your chosen topic.

4. Engage with your audience

By engaging with your audience will not only boost your confidence but also make your presentation
more enjoyable

5. And lastly, remember to smile, breathe and have fun!

Don’t think you need to be smiling all throughout your presentation but by smiling at the start and end
of your presentation will make a difference.
If you get nervous when presenting, it is typical to rush through your work so you are finished quicker
but remember the faster you talk the more you will have to talk about. Talking in a slower pace will
allow you to speak clearly and breathe properly and will allow your audience to engage with the
information better.
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