Case Study: Lake District

In the National Curriculum it is important to not only know the theory of Glaciers but can relate it to actual places. Through my research one place that comes up regularly when I was looking at Erosion and Deposition features was the Lake District.

I think that this would be a perfect case study to use when describing features left by a Glacier, as a lot of Students may have already visited there but also could be used as a field trip opportunity to visit Glacier features in a real life setting.

For example this is:-

This is Red Tarn, Helvellyn that shows a lake within a Corrie. In these images you can see characteristics of old Glaciers that were here such as steep back walls and Aretes.

http://www.helvellyn.com/Gallery1.html

 

There is many more examples of Glacier feature in the Lake District. For this dramatic scenery, the Lake District attracts hundreds of people to the area. For Long Weekend breaks, walking holidays, trekking and cycling. This is a massive boost for the area's economy and local businesses.

I know this was a small case study, however everything here I have already covered. It just allows Students to have a specific place to talk about in Coursework or Exams

Resources

http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/

www.sln.org.uk/.../Glacial%20features%20of%20the%20Lakes.ppt

http://www.helvellyn.com/

Tasks for Students

Using this case study I would like them to them to do a tourist brochure on the Lake District and what people can see them and why.

I think its good that Students get a chance to write or design different modes of Information. It gives tham a chance to be creative as well as write a informative piece of writing.