Junior Cycle Geography CYCLONE CBA 2 My Geography Moment
Create a report on a secondary economic activity from your area. Your area can include your nearest town, around your county or another place in Ireland. This task can be done individually or in groups. Begin by stating the secondary economic activity that you will complete the report on.
I/We Must
Give a brief background to the secondary economic activity, including its location and when it was set up
Explain what the factory produces. Are the products finished or semi-finished? Are they heavy or light?
Explain the factors that influenced the location of the secondary economic activity chosen
Explain how the secondary economic activity works as a system Discuss at least two impacts of the secondary economic activity on the area in which it is located, e.g. employment
I/We Should
Locate my chosen secondary economic activity using Scoilnet maps and see how the physical landscape influenced its location.
Explain how the secondary economic activity tries to reduce its impact on the environment
Describe how the secondary economic activity acts sustainably. I/We Could
Draw a sketch map of the area where the chosen secondary economic activity is located and provide a key for all items shown
Visit or make contact with the secondary economic activity chosen to gather further information.
Self-Assessment
Reread what you have written and then write down two things you think you did well and one thing you think you could improve on.
Redrafting
Review the success criteria again to make sure you have met all the requirements. Take into account your own self-assessment notes and make any changes you think are needed. When you are happy, you can prepare to show your work to the class.