Human activities

This type of geography is more up my street. I really enjoy the human side of things. I find it really interesting when the two sides of geography meet though so I thought I would include some human related glacier information.

I always feel with human topic that there are more ways to teach as they are less regimented by facts and theories unlike physical. Maybe this is because I myself need to learn the facts first so that is one thing I am looking forward to learning from September.

The information has been adapted from bitesize and I chose to look at GCSE level.

Highland farmingThis could be presented as it is and students have to depict what they thinking highland farming is or with a picture and the same method. Whatever is mentioned can be summarized afterwards so the students know what highland farming is.
Students could then be asked to think of some positives and negatives surrounding activities and communities which are linked to glaciation in some respect. these can be tabulated on the board but only if the student/class can think of a valid reason.
Advantages - the shape of the valleys has helped farming, build up communities and is thus now vital to economies
Disadvantages - Farming may harm the natural environment, trees are cleared, too many animals over grazing.

Highland forestry
Advantages - jobs and the new conifers planted prevent soil erosion and counter the impact of deforestation.
Disadvantages - may push out other vegetation, loss of habitat, conifers debase the landscape

Tourism
Advantages - attract British and international, many activities, locals can enjoy the countryside and services
Disadvantages - tourists not always welcome, congestion, pollution, scar the landscape, spoil the landscape, loss of land/habitats/wildlife/vegetation.

Highland water works
Advantages - ideal for damming, jobs, more services, renewable electricity
Disadvantages - major impact on local environments, prevents use by farmers/tourists, equipment a blot on the landscape

LOWER GLACIAL LANDSCAPES - plains and rolling landscapes have been created with fertile material.
Settlements
Advantages - more suitable than highlands as less harsh
Disadvantages - displace vegetation/wildlife etc, pollution

Farming
Advantages - more fertile land more arable and pastoral land, jobs, boost economy
Disadvantages - if intensive it ruins the landscape, use of fertilizers, spread of disease.

Tourism
Advantages - recreational activities, fertile lands good for golf courses
Disadvantages - bad management will produce soil erosion, pollution, over fishing, interfere with local livelihoods, golf courses stop agricultural use of the land.

-Could ask them to put them into social, economic and environmental issues

-Create chains of events or chains that produce a domino effect e.g. golf course --> loss of land to farmers ---> loss of income --> loss of livelihood --> search for new job --> move out of the area. 

-think of areas in the UK where this might be going on 

-find and create a mini case-study for places where these effects are going on