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Loci

Lesson Plan

1. Verbal description - Duration 10-15 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • The starter for this activity encourages students to start thinking about the concept of loci, identification of regions and exact locations.
  • Students sit back to back taking it in turns to describe (in relation to landmarks) the positioning of various points marked on their respective maps.
  • Grasp the practical application of loci.
  • Render the concept of loci accessible through putting into their own words.
  • Reminder of the different types of loci.
  • Video: Introduction to the RAF Mountain Rescue Service
  • Student Worksheet 1

Teacher Notes: 1. Verbal descriptionTeacher Notes: 1. Verbal description

2. Narrowing the search - Duration 15-25 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • This task introduces the work of the MRT. Project Slides 1-7 which present an overview of the RAF Mountain Rescue Team and then consider how / why identification of loci might aid their work (even where a specific point cannot be identified).
  • In this role-play students must quickly help pinpoint the site of an aircraft believed to have crashed shortly after take off.
  • Presented with various information (not all of which is relevant) students compile a search brief for the RAF Mountain Rescue Team and calculate when help is likely to get to the scene.
  • Teamwork and communication skills.
  • Understanding of data limitations.
  • Multi-stage problem solving.
  • Video: MRT Operations and communications
  • Slides
  • Student Worksheet 2

Teacher Notes: 2. Narrowing the searchTeacher Notes: 2. Narrowing the search

3. Identifying an exact location - Duration 15-20 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students work in teams using the information provided to brief the RAF Mountain Rescue Team searching for two mountaineers. These men left specific information concerning their destination and planned journey time but are now overdue and weather conditions are worsening.
  • Additional data is made available to students half way through this activity, permitting them to provide narrower criteria for the search team.
  • Use of multiple loci.
  • Prioritising data sources.
  • 3D (real-life) application of 2D shapes.
  • Student Worksheet 3

Teacher Notes: 3. Identifying an exact locationTeacher Notes: 3. Identifying an exact location

4. Lateral thinking - Duration 15-20 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students are then presented with a final imaginary scenario, concerning the fate of a group of hillwalkers. This final task takes an unexpected twist on classroom discussion of findings with the victims in this case being finally found underground (potholing). Possible alternatives include being found at height (i.e. on a ledge of cliff-top).
  • Varied loci used simultaneously.
  • Slide
  • Student Worksheet 4

Teacher Notes: 4. Lateral thinkingTeacher Notes: 4. Lateral thinking

5. Revision of key points - Duration 5 mins

 

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  • Classroom discussion of practical applications and skills developed.
  • Revision of key points.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 5. Revision of key pointsTeacher Notes: 5. Revision of key points

6. Student homework / independent work - Duration n/a mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Students answer multiple choice quiz.
  • Recap learning.
  • Multiple choice quiz

Teacher Notes: 6. Student homework / independent workTeacher Notes: 6. Student homework / independent work

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