Starter task

From memory, list as many coastal keywords that you can think of to use in your

assessment.Consider the definitions of these words

Your assessment task…

Task:You are working the Department of Environment (DEFRA) and you have been asked to write an

important report on managing the risk of coastal erosion along the Essex Coast.

In your report you have to evaluate the following areas:-1.Evaluate and explain the threats to

the site.2.Evaluate and explain the success of

the current defences 3.Evaluate the sustainability of the

defences now and for the future.

Key points to remember!!!

Include facts, figures and pictures as evidence.

Explain in PEE (point, explain, evidence) paragraphs whenever you can.

Your report should be no longer than 3 sides of A4 paper.

Use the levelling mark scheme throughout the write up.

Sustainable?

Sustainable – development meeting the needs of people now and in the future, limiting harm to the environmentShow your understanding of how people, the environment and the economy are inextricably linked at all levels from local to global. Think about how the coastal erosion affected people, the environment and the economy at a local and other scales. What the impacts are and who will benefit and who will lose depending on the coastal management you recommend.

Location of Walton on the Naze

In the 1st section you need to explain where Walton on the Naze is located. You must use maps and also describe its relative location to other places.

Use compass directions

and distance in KM / Miles from other

places.

Erosion at Walton on the Naze

You need to explain the causes of erosion at Walton. Remember key terms such as 4 key processes of erosion:•Attrition•Abrasion•Hydraulic Action•Solution

Transportation: longshore drift

The Cliffs are made up of clays overlain by sand

and gravel.

In the Winter the coast is pounded by high energy waves from the North Sea!

Before the Crag Walk was Built

Existing Defenses at Walton on the Naze

Recurve Sea Wall Sea Wall & Groynes

Rock Amour (Crag Walk)

Do Nothing! (Managed Retreat)

An excellent way of showing what the area is like is to annotate or label a photograph to highlight the main features.

Cliff top

Cliff foot

Open space

Woodland

Housing

Protection scheme

Housing

Tower, café and toilets

South of Tower Breakwater. Managed

North of Tower Breakwater. Unmanaged

Tower Breakwater

Car park

Evaluating Defences

• What are the positive aspects of this defense?

• Why are the negative impacts of this defense?

• Who do they benefit?• Are they sustainable? (Long term solution

for people, money & the environment)

Don’t forget a conclusion!

Resources

• Tasksheet • Your packs from visit• Exercise book• Laminated maps• Photos you may have taken in Walton• Map & photos & powerpoint in shared area• Independent research – internet, articles

etc.

Shared area

GeographyYear 9CoastsStudent assessment 2013

Timings 9Y2

Day 3 Weds 16/10 – planning. 40 minutes h/w working on assessment

Day 6 Monday 21/10 – write upDay 8 Wednesday 23/10 –finish & hand

in

Timings 9X4

Day 3 Weds 16/10 – planningDay 6 Monday 21/10 – write up &

complete for h/w. Hand in 1st lesson back after half term

Peer assessment

• Save your work so far• Swap seats with another student• Read through work & then feedback

to student with 2 stars & a wish – 2 things you think are good about their work & 1 thing that could be improved