Explain/give reasons: You are now being asked to say why something you have already described is happening. Use ‘because’ to help you answer

these questions. There are often two marks awarded for giving just one reason. Where this

happens you will be expected to give a simple statement and its

elaboration.

Command words tell you exactly what type of information the examiner wants.

Compare: Write what is similar and different between

two pieces of information. Use

the word ‘whereas’ to help you compare.

Describe: Just write what you see. You may

be asked to describe what you see on a photo,

graph or map. Do not explain if you are only

asked to describe.

Justify: You could be asked to justify a decision you have made. Explain your choices in terms of why they are better than

other options open to you.

Suggest: This is similar to explain but

tells you that you are expected to

bring in ideas and understanding of our

own and is not provided on the

paper.

What is meant by?: You are being asked to give a

definition of a geographical term. You must know the main terms for each of the

four Units. When asked for a definition, giving an example

is not enough.

Measure: You may be asked to measure on a

map or graph. Don’t guess – measure

accurately using the scale provided.

• Flashcards: On small cards, summarise a case study into one (or both) sides of the cards and refer to it regularly. Make sure that you include key facts and number as you condense the case study to fit the card.

• Colour coding: colour code large pieces of text into sections. For example, it could be the social, economic and environmental impacts of the London Docklands Redevelopment

• Memory tests: You could look at an important diagram (erg the cross section of a meander) for 20 seconds, then cover it over and draw what you remember. Then give yourself another 20 seconds to see what you missed and add it in. Eventually, you will be able to draw the sketch without looking at a copy.

• Key words test: You could ask someone to read out 10 definitions and you have to say what the key word is. Then you could try it the other way around which is harder with someone giving you a key word to define.

• Spider diagrams (mind maps): Write a key theme in the centre of an A3 piece of paper. Write the sub-themes around it with important ideas and case studies to back them up. Look at the example of migration on the next page to help you. Stick your finished spider diagram somewhere visible where you will be able to refer to it often (e.g. fridge door, bedroom ceiling ).

• Practice exam questions: Look at the examples of past case study questions. Practice writing responses to these questions using the flashcards or colour coded case studies you have created.

• Summarising: Condense a section of text into a set number of bullet points.

• Reading aloud: Read a case study summary aloud, then try to say aloud all the facts and figures you remember without the summary. You could also read your keyword lists aloud.

• Repeated writing: Copy out pieces of information more than one time (five times would be appropriate). The repetition will help you to fix the facts in your memory.

But I don’t know how to revise! Here are some strategies you could use…

Write a definition of each of the following terms:

Package holidayEcotourismMass TourismExternal factors Extreme EnvironmentAdventure HolidaysConservation StewardshipTourist area/resort life cycle model

Describe the growth in Global tourism shown by the graph (4)

Explain the reasons behind the growth in tourism. (4)

The importance of Tourism

Working with a partner complete the star diagram below

Look at the example below, can you add any more to your diagram

Using the diagram to help you complete the table at the bottom of the page

Tourism in the UK

Working with a partner , copy the table below discuss your answers and complete.

4 factors why people visit the UK

4 Factors that influence the number of visitors to the UK

Choose either a National Park or a coastal resort in the UKDescribe one or more strategies that your chosen area has used to maintain a successful tourist industry.

With a partner read through the two exam question answers and with a highlighter, highlight the

3 strategies indicated below.

National Parks

• Farms offering tourist attractions

• Managing the effects of footpath erosion

• Zoning the areas in honeypots and wider more remote areas

UK Coastal Resort

• Building conference centres

• Concentrating on the luxury end of the market

• Developing a wider range of attractions including those indoors

Coastal Resort:- Newquay CornwallNewquay is promoted as the surf and sex capital of Cornwall, surfing has drawn alot of the youth market, so new policing arrangements have been introduced to make the town safer.Their plan for a ‘Ring of steel’ around the resort is to intercept drugs and alcohol carried by underage drinkers heading for the resort at the end of term Year 11.Officers will target unruly arrivals at the airport, will patrol trains in plain clothes and will monitor cars using number plate recognition.As surfing is important to Newquay bringing in over £40 million to the local economy, Newquay is planning to build an artificial reef to ensure good surfing conditions, these are important if it is to host the British leg of the surfing world tour and continue to attract over 100,000 visitors to the event.

Time for reflection

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•Working with a partner talk for one minute about the content of today's lesson

What went well?Where you need to revise in more depth.Be honest with your self