savannah problem solving (unit 2 2011)

Sustainable Development

Meeting the needs of the present without jeopardising the ability of future generations to meet their needs within the carrying capacity of the planet.

Paper 2 Unit 2 Section BProblem Solving Exercise

June 2011

Describing locationInterpreting a Map - explain causes and effects

Qualities of a good Answer

Give clear reasons - ask yourself ‘why’ and ‘so’?

Using map evidence (or from a graph, or image).

Generate links - as complex as possible

Apply complex ideas such as sustainable development

Interpreting graphsPredicting impacts

Qualities of a good Answer

Give clear reasons - ask yourself ‘why’ and ‘so’?

Using graph evidence (or from a map, or image).

Generate links - as complex as possible

Apply complex ideas such as sustainable development

Analysing food webs

Explaining ideas in detail

Qualities of a good Answer

Give clear reasons - ask yourself ‘why’ and ‘so’?

Using graph evidence (or from a map, or image).

Generate links - as complex as possible

Apply complex ideas such as sustainable development

Check the number of marks very carefully - write enough but not too much.

Assessing options and proposals

Qualities of a good matrix

Give clear and detailed reasons.

Refer to evidence in the booklet and exam paper.

Include your own ideas - apply big concepts such as SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT and MULTIPLIER EFFECTS.

Use this a plan for your written report

Assessing options and proposals

Presenting your ideas

What is the big idea behind your plan?What are you trying to do?

Which proposals will you accept?Why? Give detailed reasons explaining the advantages.Apply different view points.Are you adapting or amending of the proposals?Are you blending any together?

Which proposals are you rejecting?Why are you rejecting it?What are the main downsides of this?

Briefly summarise your plan - what does it achieve? Why will it work?

Apply your big idea, eg sustainable development.