Y8 Geography topic 3: Land of Fire and Ice – Iceland

Decide how spicy you want it to be- the PERI-ometer will help you. You can choose your own tasks however they must total at least 75 points! (will you have the courage to try an extra hot?)

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Compare Iceland with England Write a page and include pictures to describe the similarities and differences between England and Iceland. If you have the courage, explain the differences.

Cold environments You are a tourist on holiday in Iceland. Write three diary entries to explain the climate, animals, activities and experiences you have had whilst there. Do you think you have had a positive impact on the environment?

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Compare the climate Research the climate of two different regions of Iceland and write up your findings. Use climate graphs to help you. Say how they are the same and how they are different. Why do you think this?

Volcanoes Write a page to explain why Iceland is a volcanic island. Why are volcanoes important in Iceland and how are they are a hazard?. Do you have the courage to think of any solutions? Explain these.

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Iceland map and explanation Create a large map of Iceland to show physical and human features of the country. Write a paragraph to explain the location of each one using as many key terms and examples as possible.

Collage and description Create a collage to show the culture Iceland. Write half a page to accompany the collage . See success criteria for ideas.

Assessment Together with your teacher and your peers, you will be assessing each other’s work. Following your research and design you will receive feedback with your returned work. This feedback will go into your exercise book and be noted on your homework topic log. You must complete your log along with your topic. Hand in your topic during your geography lesson and remember you will be given an effort grade for this work on your SPM report

Compare two regions Write no less than an A4 page ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Where are they located in the world? Compare the two different countries. What facts can you find out: size of population, economy, energy? What plants and animals do you find there? What is the climate like? Do they experience any problems? Are these problems similar or different? If you have the courage, explain the differences.

Cold environments Write no less than an A4 page ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Compare the climate Write no less than an A4 page ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Research the climate of two different regions of Iceland Find climate graphs for both Climate graph should include rainfall and temperature over the year Describe ways they are the same Describe their differences Why do you think they are different/ similar Are certain months similar in temperature/rainfall? Use numbers from the graph in your writing Courage: Relate the climate to the plants and animals found at that ecosystem.

Volcanoes Write no less than an A4 page ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Iceland maps and explanation ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Create a world map to show the location of Iceland. Describe the location of Iceland in the World Create a map of Iceland to show main physical and human features. Include a key Gave the maps a clear titles and a north arrow

Where is Iceland? What does the scenery look like? What is the weather like? What animals can you see? Why are they found there? Are there any plants? Why? Why not? What experiences and trips have you had? Do you think you have had a positive impact on the environment? Why? Why not?

Explain what a volcanoes are Describe their location in Iceland, use a map Describe and explain the benefits that volcanoes may bring to Iceland Describe and explain the problems that volcanoes may bring to Iceland Give an example of a volcano in Iceland.

Collage and description ✓ ✓ ✓

Describe the culture of Iceland Describe the local people and how they live their lives Describe what Iceland is famous for