Three Gorges Dam 23 November 2020 LO What

Three Gorges Dam 23 November 2020 LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? Starter: What do you think is happening in this picture? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

The gap between rich and poor is already too large. The government have said by 2020 no-one in China would need to worry about food and clothing. Some 27 million people were classified as rural poor last year by the government, earning less than 55 cents a day (30 p) China now has more billionaires than any other country except the USA. Girls are also more at risk than boys of becoming poor. Task: Is there poverty in China? Those classified as poor are entitled to government help such as subsidies, job training, discounted loans and employment opportunities LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

What is a Dam? A dam is any barrier that holds back water; dams are primarily used to save, manage, and/or prevent the flow of excess water into specific regions. In addition, some dams are used to generate hydropower. LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

TASKS: 1. Write down 2 facts about the size of the dam 2. Write down 1 fact about energy 3. Write down either one social (people) or economic (money) impact

Before and After Task: describe the changes LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

TASK: Complete this paragraph using the map and word box: The Three Gorges Dam is built on the River ______ in the _______ of China. The town nearest to the dam site is called _______. The big city at the mouth of the river is called ______. The river flows into the ____ Sea. Word Box Yichang Yangtze Shanghai Country Yellow LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

TASK: Complete this paragraph using the map and word box: Country of The Three Gorges Dam is built on the River Yangtze ______ in the _______ Yichang The big city China. The town nearest to the dam site is called _______. Shanghai The river flows into the at the mouth of the river is called ______. Yellow Sea. ____ Word Box Yichang Yangtze Shanghai Country Yellow LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

Video (4 MINS) The lake may become badly polluted with human and industrial waste A massive area flooded – millions of people are displaced A city of 15 million people – will become a sea port LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

TASK: Whilst watching…. . http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=T 2 JMVxn. Mqx. U (6 MINS) • Note down why the Dam was built • Advantages about the Dam • Disadvantages about the Dam LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

Task: Using the resource sheet: ALL/Most: Complete the sentences One reason for building the dam is. . . Providing electricity from the dam is good because… The dam has caused many problems for people such as… The dam will be bad for the environment because… Some: Answer the questions Why was the dam built? What are the benefits (pros) of the dam? What are the costs (cons) of the dam? Stretch and Challenge Do you think the dam was a good or bad idea? Why? LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam

The Three The positives of Gorges Dam was the dam are… built because…. 1) 2) The negatives of In conclusion, I think the dam is the dam are sustainable/not 1) sustainable because 2) The Chinese government could have done ………. To make it more sustainable. Because ……. LO. What are the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam? All will be able to identify the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Most will be able to describe the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam Some will be able to assess the benefits and costs of the Three Gorges Dam