tiny particles held in the air such as dust, ash and soot

data that is collected by geographers themselves in the field

data that has been collected by someone else but not necessarily an expert in that topic area

Fieldwork: Planning an air pollution enquiry and collecting data

Geography

An introduction to the Anthropocene

Evidence of the Anthropocene

The human impact on ecosystems

The impact of consumption

Plastic pollution

Threats to oceans

Fieldwork: Presenting air pollution data

Fieldwork: Analysing, concluding and evaluating air pollution data

Phasing out fossil fuels

Alternative energy supplies

Global governance

Our future climate

Sustainability: A new way of living

This unit teaches pupils about how humans have affected our world by looking at environmental issues such as plastic pollution and the impact of fossil fuel use. The unit leads pupils to question whether we are in a new geological epoch.

Anthropocene: What is the impact of humans on the world?

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - outdoor learning

Tiny particles, like dust or soot, found in the air

Downloading air quality data from a government database

Which of these is an example of primary data?

{{}} matter refers to tiny particles like dust and soot in the air.

It doesn’t have to be collected by an expert

Which of these is true about secondary data?

Time period when human activity affects the planet

Long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns

The variety of life in a particular habitat or area

Cutting down forests, often for farming or timber

Which term describes the current geological age influenced by humans?

Climate {{}} refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.

Which of these is a human activity that contributes to climate change?

Introduction

What will you need for this lesson?

Are you ready to learn?

Equipment

Content guidance

Supervision

Worksheet