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Usk Valley Walk
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Geographical Webquest
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You are a member of a local Ramblers Association group.
This year, your group has decided to walk the course of the River Usk,
from Brecon to Caerleon.
You have been asked to provide information showing major natural
and man-made features along the banks of the river
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Read the information
FOR EACH TASK:identify key words and phrases, and any pictures,
which you would like to use in your information .
Also refer to the map you have been provided with to consider the progression and development of the River Usk
as it meanders through the landscape. Try to include appropriate geographical vocabulary.
Remember the audience
FOR EACH TASK:the ramblers who enjoy walking.
Consider also that during their walk downstream, they might see a variety of natural
and manmade aspects of the landscape and you should include mention of some of
these contrasting features, where possible.
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By the end of this task, you will have gathered and presented information
which will persuade members of your group to join this year's ramble.
You will need to select and present your findings in an interesting way.
Task One
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The Ramble will take a number of days and you need to decide how far
they will walk each day.
Describe the natural and man-made features they will see on each stretch
of the walk.
At each stop-over point find a place for the group to stay.
Once the group have stopped walking for the day they like to visit a place
of historical interest nearby provide them with some information on such
places.
Task Two
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The River Usk passes through some beautiful countryside
and sometimes it is good to view it from above.
Give the ramblers information on some of the mountains
they can climb along the way.
Climbing mountains can be dangerous, provide the
ramblers with safety information on hill walking.
Task Three
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The Usk Valley is an important area for nature conservation give
the ramblers some information about some of the wildlife they
might be lucky enough to see. Remember to include birds,
mammals and fish.
Task Four
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The Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal also runs from Brecon to
Newport the River Usk does the same.
Outline the things that are the same and the things that are
different about the two.
Remember to cover as many aspects as you can including some
aspects you have covered in the other tasks.
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In order to complete this Webquest effectively, you must have:
included varied and relevant information answered the key points
of the task outlines.
i.e. have you included natural and man-made
elements of the course of the River Severn ,
made good use of pictures,
used appropriate geographical vocabulary ,
ensured that your finished work looks good and is informative .
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We hope that you have enjoyed carrying out this Webquest activity!
You will hopefully now have a much fuller understanding of the
geographical features of the River Usk, from source to mouth,
and will also have gained some knowledge of the man-made features
along its length.
By gathering information , you will have improved your literacy
and presentational skills .
Congratulations - the Ramblers are proud of your efforts!!
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