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Geopolitics ‘close to home’ We are now going to see how much you know about geopolitics that link to the UK and islands nearby.<br>
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The Falkland Islands were the subject of a conflict between the UK and which country in 1982? A) Chile
B) Brazil
C) Uruguay
D) Argentina<br>
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‘Brexit’ refers to the UK’s decision to leave which organisation? North Atlantic Treaty Organistion
European Union
United Nations
Commonwealth of Nations<br>
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Which of these islands were occupied by the Nazis during World War 2? A) Jersey
B) Guernsey
C) Isle of Wight
D) Isle of Man<br>
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Which country did the UK have a colonial relationship with that led to the Opium Wars in the 19th century? India
Japan
China
South Africa<br>
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What was ‘The Good Friday’ Agreement, 1998? A) Atrade deal between the UK and the EU
B) A peace agreement for Northern Ireland
C) A military alliance between the UK and the US
D) An environmental treaty<br>
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In your pairs, you need to decide who will be explaining and who will be drawing.
If you are drawing, grab a whiteboard & face away from the whiteboard.
If you are explaining, you will be shown an image. You need to describe this image for your partner to draw. However, your challenge is to explain it, without using any of the key words in the box. Team task<br>
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Do not use these words:
Sea
Islands
China
Taiwan
Philippines
Brunei
Malaysia
Vietnam What do you think this map is representing? Insert South China Sea diagram (including the Spratly islands etc)<br>
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Using the info in this video, complete your piece of text by adding the key words into the correct sections What is the South China Sea dispute? Roughly what percentage of global trade passes through the waters of the South China Sea? ……………..
How many barrels of oil is it believed to hold? ………………
How many Vietnamese sailors were killed in the 1974 incident? ………………..
How much did the USA announce they were putting into a defence fund for the Philippines? ………………..<br>
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Using the info in this video, complete your piece of text by adding the key words into the correct sections What is the South China Sea dispute? Roughly what percentage of global trade passes through the waters of the South China Sea? 20%
How many barrels of oil is it believed to hold? 11 billion
How many Vietnamese sailors were killed in the 1974 incident? At least 74
How much did the USA announce they were putting into a defence fund for the Philippines? $500 million<br>
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What do you already know about these countries? How can you link it to geopolitics? China
Taiwan
The Philippines
Brunei
Malaysia
Vietnam<br>
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What is the ‘Nine Dash Line’? This was briefly mentioned in the video we watched. Can you remember what is refers to? The nine-dash line is a boundary that China uses to show the area it claims in the South China Sea. This line appears on Chinese maps and includes many islands and waters that other countries also claim.
It first appeared on maps made by China in 1947.
Other countries also claim parts of the South China Sea, which has resulted in tension & disagreements.
In 2016, the United Nations stated that China’s claims inside the nine-dash line were not legal. Task:
Summarise this information into no more than 25 words.<br>
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Location Context You now need to add to your explanation, by describing the location of the Spratly islands.
Use the maps and key points to help you.
There is no word limit for this task. Things to consider:
Latitude & longitude
Continent
Nearby countries
Coordinates
Nearby seas/oceans Include a variety of maps that show the location of the Spratly islands on a global and more local scale<br>
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Events of the Spratly islands 1) You need to sort the different events to the correct spaces on your timeline.
2) Once completed, number them in order of which you think are the most significant.
1 = the most significant event
8 = the least significant event
What do we mean by significant?
3) You then need to explain your reasoning
I think …… is the most significant event relating to the Spratly Islands. I think this because ……
I think …… is the least significant event relating to the Spratly Islands. I think this because …… Thinking like a Geographer<br>
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In 1974, the Chinese seized the Paracels from Vietnam, killing more than 70 Vietnamese troops. Timeline:
Draw a timeline in your book & stick the facts in the correct places.<br>
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What do you know about the Spratly Islands? On your mini-whiteboards, write what you think the correct answer to each question is.<br>
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Which countries are involved in territorial disputes over the Spratly islands? A) China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei
B) Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore
C) India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Maldives
D) Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, Lithuania<br>
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What is one reason why the Spratly islands are important to many countries? A) They are popular tourist destinations
B) They have valuable natural resources like oil and gas
C) They are famous for their wildlife
D) They are used for farming<br>
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Which international law helps countries decide who owns what part of the ocean? A) The Geneva Convention
B) The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)
C) The Treaty of Versailles
D) The Kyoto Protocol<br>
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What natural resources are found there? A) Gold and diamonds
B) Timber and coal
C) Oil & natural gas
D) Freshwater and fertile soil<br>
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Which country has built artificial islands in the South China Sea, to claim more territory? A) Vietnam
B) Philippines
C) China
D) Malaysia<br>
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How do the Spratly Islands disputes affect international shipping routes? A) They have no impact on shipping routes
B) They create potential security risks and navigation challenges
C) They improve shipping efficiency
D) They lead to increased tourism<br>
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What role does the United States of America play in the Spratly Islands dispute? A) It has territorial claims over the islands
B) It supports freedom of navigation and opposes unilateral actions
C) It is neutral and does not get involved
D) It promotes tourism in the region<br>
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Which country claims the largest proportion of the Spratly Islands Brunei
Taiwan
Vietnam
China<br>
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Return to your A3 sheet from last lesson. What information can you add?
Make sure to include enough room for the next few lessons, as we will be adding to it each time. ISLANDS Jersey, Channel Islands A body of land surrounded by water An estimated 670,000 islands.
11,000 of which are permanently inhabited.<br>
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Plenary: Quote of the day "Geography does not change, but man does, and man can change geography. This is evident in the way nations assert their claims over islands, reshaping the geopolitical landscape."
Tim Marshall What do you think about this quote?
To what extent do you agree/disagree with it?<br>
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WANT TO KNOW MORE? LESSON FIVE USEFUL WEBSITES CAREERS TIER 3 VOCAB GAME EXTENSION ACTIVITY Follow the links to learn more about the topic! Which possible future careers can todays lesson lead to? Write a definition for the following words Play this game, to test your knowledge complete this activity to stretch your learning further “Geography does not change, but man does, and man can change geography. This is evident in the way nations assert their claims over islands, reshaping the geopolitical landscape."
Tim Marshall<br>
