An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK
I can understand the location, causes, impacts and management strategies associated with the ‘Beast from the East’ extreme weather event in the UK.
An example of a recent extreme weather event in the UK
I can understand the location, causes, impacts and management strategies associated with the ‘Beast from the East’ extreme weather event in the UK.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Location of a named extreme weather event in the UK.
- Causes of the named extreme weather event in the UK.
- The named extreme weather event in the UK had social, economic and environmental impacts.
- Management strategies associated with the named extreme weather event in the UK can reduce risk.
Keywords
Extreme weather - when a weather event is significantly different from an average or usual weather pattern
Social impact - the effect of an event on the well-being and quality of life of individuals and communities
Economic impact - the effect of an event on the financial conditions of an area, e.g. employment, income, investment
Risk - the likelihood of a hazardous event occurring and the potential impact or consequences it may have on people, property and the environment
Common misconception
Weather hazards don't badly affect the UK population .
The UK experiences weather hazards that have serious social, economic and environmental impacts, the Beast from the East killed 10 people and cost the UK £1 billion per day.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
4 Questions
the effect of an event on the financial conditions of an area
the effect of an event on the natural ecosystem
the effect of an event on the population