This lesson will explain what...
The Low Elevation Coastal Zone is. (LECZ)
The distribution of SIDS (Small Island Developing States).
Why SIDS are vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters.
The effects this then has on SIDS.
This lesson will look at:
Why some coastal communities are more vulnerable than others.
Interpretations of population pyramids (a geographical skill).
Comparing four exemplar communities.
This lesson looks at:
Happisburgh in Norfolk.
Think about covering the following questions:
Why was Happisburgh affected so badly by erosion?
What were the social, economic and environmental impacts of the erosion?
Was the area managed? Why was this?
This lesson looks ...
To develop a greater understanding of an example of how a coastline has been managed.
To develop a greater knowledge of how successful coastal realignment at Medmerry has been.
This lesson looks at:
How coastal flooding can be an issue.
The flooding issues associated with coastal areas.
Informative enquiry into the 2013 storm surge and a comparison to the 1953 North Sea storm surge