Why has the Philippines been in

the news?

Add in as many points as possible

Research how cyclones and hurricanes can be

predicted

Explain what has been done in New Orleans to minimise the risk of cyclone damage?

Due in Next lesson!

HW

By the end of the lesson you will;

1) Be able to describe the location of the cyclone 2) Be able to explain how cyclones have been

formed 3) Be able to explain and catagorise the

different impacts of cyclones 4) Have applied new knowledge to an exam

question

Low pressure systems;

Cyclone Nargis

Task 1; You have a total of 1 mins to stick in

your map

You now have 4 mins to write a description of where Burma is.

Where are we going to study?

Top Tip for success;

HemisphereContinent

Countries surrounding Physical features

Compass Directions.

By the end of the lesson you will;

1) Be able to describe the location of the cyclone 2) Be able to explain how cyclones have been

formed 3) Be able to explain and catagorise the

different impacts of cyclones 4) Have applied new knowledge to an exam

question

Low pressure systems;

Cyclone Nargis

What is a cyclone?

How are Cyclones Formed?

1. Cyclones are severe storms that occur in tropical regions2. They will occur in tropical areas where the sea is warm3. The sea has to be at a temperature of at least 27C for a few weeks and a sea

depth of 60m or more 4. The hot water will evaporate and rise5. This causes a low pressure system in the area6. The air will rise and then condense into clouds called Cumulo

Nimbus 7. The warm water acts like fuel, it heats the air above it, causing storm

clouds and heavy rainfall8. They have high winds and large amounts of rainfall9. It will form high cumulo nimbus clouds and can cover an area of over 1500km 10. The middle will have the eye of the storm (High pressure) and is surrounded

by Low pressure11. In the Northern Hemisphere the storm clouds will rotate in a anti clockwise

direction. 12. The storm loses strength when it moves on land and away from the equator 13. Northern hemisphere has cyclones in May-November. Southern Hemisphere

has storm Novembers to April.

Hurricane animation

Put the following statements in order to explain how hurricanes are formed

1.This causes a low pressure system in the area2.Cyclones are severe storms that occur in tropical regions3.The sea has to be at a temperature of at least 27C for a few weeks and

a sea depth of 60m or more 4.Northern hemisphere has cyclones in May-November. Southern

Hemisphere has storm Novembers to April. 5.The storm loses strength when it moves on land and away from the

equator 6.The middle will have the eye of the storm (High pressure) and is

surrounded by Low pressure7.The hot water will evaporate and rise8.The warm water acts like fuel, it heats the air above it, causing

storm clouds and heavy rainfall9.They have high winds and large amounts of rainfall10.The air will rise and then condense into clouds called Cumulo

Nimbus 11.It will form high cumulo nimbus clouds and can cover an area of over

1500km 12.They will occur in tropical areas where the sea is warm13.In the Northern Hemisphere the storm clouds will rotate in a anti

clockwise direction.

By the end of the lesson you will;

1) Be able to describe the location of the cyclone 2) Be able to explain how cyclones have been

formed 3) Be able to explain and catagorise the

different impacts of cyclones 4) Have applied new knowledge to an exam

question

Low pressure systems;

Cyclone Nargis

Task 1; Watch the following clip

You need to get 10 facts about the cyclone

Task 2: Read through the following facts sheet Divide up the impacts into the following

catagories

Cyclone Nargis;

Social Impacts

Environmental Impacts

Economic Impacts

Long term

Short term

Top Tip for A / A* Success;

Students will be able to divide case study detail

into social, environmental and economic impacts.

Cyclone Nargis Key Facts;

Formed; April 27, 2008 and Dissipated; May 3, 2008  Highest winds; 215 km/h (135 mph) Lowest pressure; 962 hPa (mbar) Fatalities; ≥146,000 direct, ~54,000 missing Damage; $10 billion (2008 USD)

$10.1 billion (2009 USD) Areas affected; Bangladesh, Burma, India, Sri Lanka 75% of houses were destroyed in the capital city

Rangoon Rangoon Airport was closed for 4 days The country relies on rice as an export. This was

destroyed in the cyclone There was a 3.6m storm surge, leading to extensive

flooding An estimated 2.4 million people were affected by the

storm

What impact do you think that it will have on the following people?

TaskFor each of the different groups explain how they

will be affected by the cyclone

1. A farmer in a rural area 2. A homeowner in Burma3. A tourist sightseeing in the local area4. The government in Burma

Extension; Which of the different groups of people is going to be affected the most? Explain why they will be affected

By the end of the lesson you will;

1) Be able to describe the location of the cyclone 2) Be able to explain how cyclones have been

formed 3) Be able to explain and catagorise the

different impacts of cyclones 4) Have applied new knowledge to an exam

question

Low pressure systems;

Cyclone Nargis

With reference to a named example; 1. Describe the location of a low pressure system 2. Explain the impacts of this system on the

environment, the economy and people of the area (8 marks)

Applying your new knowledge

Level 1; does not give a named example, adds in general points that have not figures, does not explain how the different groups of people will be affectedLevel 2; Gives named example, Describes the location of the system, start to give some figures in their answer, explain the impacts of the event in general terms Level 3; Gives named example, describes the location of the event, breaks down the impacts of the event into different catagories, good figures are included, geographical terminology included

Task1. Write down 1 WWW and 2 EBI 2. Write a target to improve their work 3. Add in the level that they achieved in their answer

Peer assessment;

Level 1; does not give a named example, adds in general points that have not figures, does not explain how the different groups of people will be affected

Level 2; Gives named example, Describes the location of the system, start to give some figures in their answer, explain the impacts of the event in general terms

Level 3; Gives named example, describes the location of the event, breaks down the impacts of the event into different catagories, good figures are included, geographical terminology included

By the end of the lesson you will;

1) Be able to describe the location of the cyclone 2) Be able to explain how cyclones have been

formed 3) Be able to explain and catagorise the

different impacts of cyclones 4) Have applied new knowledge to an exam

question

Low pressure systems;

Cyclone Nargis

What pressure system is the eye of a storm? How hot does the water need to be? How deep does the water need to be? What types of clouds are associated? What weather is associated? When will the storm loose its power? Give one long term impact of cyclone nargis Give one economic impact the cyclone

How much can you remember?

1. How are cyclones formed?

2. Why do they not form over land?

3. Why do we get lots of rain in a low pressure in the UK?

4. What pressure system would we associate with clear skies and hot weather?

5. Why is Iceland not as cold as you would expect it to be?

6. What problems does Iceland have with farming?

7. Why do we have a mild climate in the UK?

8. Why do we have clear skies at the poles?

9. Why do we have cloudy and wet weather around the equator?

10. Describe 5 ways that BedZed has become a sustainable community.