Year 10 Geography Homework

Geographers, read the scenario below then leave your comments explaining what you think should be done and why.

Dawlish is a small town on the south coast of England. A pretty place, it has a small but important tourist trade that provides jobs and income to the town. The main railway line connecting the south west to London runs along the coast through Dawlish. Recently the area and the railway line has been under threat from coatal erosion. The local council does not have a huge amount to spend and are keen to save the railway line and preserve the look of the town. Below are a list of options the council could use:
-sea-wall
-groynes
-gabions
-managed retreat
-rip rap
-beach replenishment
Research each of the coastal defenses above and make a recommendation of which one Dawlish should implement and why. Remember to leave your names on the post.

Hello FCA

I am sure you are aware that this week sees the annual Children in Need event. We at FCA will be hosting our own activities - the 6th form will be wearing fancy dress, i have heard rumours of a WWII soldier and a dalmation!

Younger learners are being encouraged to have a non-uniform day and wear something blue to also raise awareness of Anti-Bullying week.

Use the link to find out more about Children in Need, who knows it may give you some ideas about how to raise money or support an event in the local area. Send us your comments about what you thought of the day, how you raised money and why you think it is imporant to help children around Britain.