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Cairngorms National Park activity
This activity is an example of a piece of work which could be carried out in
the physical environment section of the course after studying glaciated
scenery.
It allows learners to research using the internet and encourages them to select
only relevant information by forcing them to be very concise in what they
have to write.
It also helps them develop skills in using PowerPoint as a presentation
technique.
Learners are encouraged to plan their presentation using a stor yboard
approach. Learners can devise the questions or alternatively planning cards
could be provided for those who require more guidance (an example of what
these cards might look like is given on page 3). The idea would be that these
are cut up and learners could select and arrange them into the order they feel
is most appropriate. This would then provide them with a template for their
PowerPoint presentation.
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The Cairngorms National Park:
use of a glaciated landscape
Your aim is to create a PowerPoint presentation
that you are going to present to the class.
You have a choice of questions to answer.
Look at the cards you have been given and create a
storyboard for your presentation. You do not need to use all of the suggested
headings.
Use your Standard Grade textbook (eg ‘geog.SG’ pages 34–39) to help you
answer the questions.
Use the websites listed below to help you find more of the information and
photos that you need:
www.cairngormslearningzone.co.uk
www.cairngorms.co.uk
www.visitcairngorms.com
www.walkhighlands.co.uk
Don’t overload your slides, stick to the suggestions on the cards.
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Where is the
Cairngorms
National Park?
 Location map
 Detailed map of
boundary of
National Park
 Access by main
roads
How might
the different
land uses be in
conflict with one
another?
 Summary sentence
on two different
conflicts
What
problems do
tourists cause?
 Photos to show
evidence of effects
What is your
overall opinion
of tourism in the
Cairngorms?
 Conclusion – good
or bad thing
 Two reasons for
your decision
What are the
main
glaciated
features found in
the Cairngorms?
 Photos
 Names of features
What
recreational
activities attract
tourists to the area?
What are the
different land
uses found in the
Cairngorms?
 List or star
diagram
 Photos
What
advantages do
tourists bring to the
Cairngorms
National Park?
 List
 Photos
 Star diagram
How are the
problems
caused by tourists
dealt with?
What special
wildlife and
plants attract
tourists to the area?
 Four examples of
solutions
 Four examples
with photos
What are the
aims of a
National Park?
Title page
 List three main
points
 Land-use conflicts
in the Cairngorms
National Park
 Photo
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