Unit Award Scheme

11526 GEOGRAPHY: TOURISM

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify at least three types of tourist destination, eg coastal resort, cultural centre, mountain resort	Summary sheet
2	interpret simple data about changes in tourist numbers	Summary sheet
3	give at least two reasons for changes in tourist numbers	Summary sheet
4	express an opinion about a way in which the negative effects of tourism can be reduced	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
5	at least two advantages to people, and two advantages to the environment, of tourism	Student completed work and/or Summary sheet
6	at least two disadvantages to people, and two disadvantages to the environment, of tourism	Student completed work and/or Summary sheet
7	a case study of one example of a tourist destination, including its location, two characteristics, two advantages to tourists and two problems	Summary sheet
8	what is meant by 'ecotourism' and at least one benefit or problem it could bring	Summary sheet
experienced
9	labelling, and/or completing simple maps, graphs, diagrams and photographs, as appropriate	Summary sheet
10	recognising features and extracting information, as appropriate	Summary sheet
11	doing simple map reading tasks, as appropriate	Summary sheet
12	using appropriate geographical vocabulary relevant to 'tourism'.	Summary sheet

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 31 January 2012Level - Entry Level