Limestone landscapes

Geography

Geological timescales

The rock cycle

The geology of the UK

GIS: Visualising the geology of the UK

Weathering and rocks

The importance of soil

Fieldwork: Planning a soil enquiry and collecting data

Fieldwork: Presenting soil data

Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating soil data

Mass movement

Geology and the economy

The impacts of using geological resources

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that create and alter different types of rocks and soils over time. Pupils will also develop their understanding of how humans use different rocks and soils and why this can affect geographical patterns of wealth and population.

Rocks, weathering and soil: Why is geology important?

What are grykes and clints in a limestone landscape?

What type of erosion commonly affects limestone?

Where are famous limestone landscapes found in the UK?

Which type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?

The breakdown of rocks at Earth's surface

Weathering breaks down rocks, erosion moves the broken pieces

Weathering and erosion both break down rocks in the same way

Only erosion affects landscapes over time

Which process helps recycle rocks over millions of years?

Limestone landscapes

Lesson outcome