Resources in the UK
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Why this why now
Pupils can build on their prior knowledge of the human geography of the UK to develop an understanding of the country's resources, food, water and energy. The subsequent unit develops the study of resources by considering issues and inequalities at the global scale.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have locational knowledge of the UK
- Pupils understand the term 'resource' in the context of food, water and energy
- Pupils understand the concepts of opportunities and challenges
- Pupils have an understanding of the carbon footprint and the factors that affect it
- Pupils can identify, describe and analyse trends and patterns on maps and graphs
- Pupils know the principles of supply and demand
- Pupils understand the term 'energy mix'
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils can build on their prior knowledge of the human geography of the UK to develop an understanding of the country's resources, food, water and energy. The subsequent unit develops the study of resources by considering issues and inequalities at the global scale.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have locational knowledge of the UK
- Pupils understand the term 'resource' in the context of food, water and energy
- Pupils understand the concepts of opportunities and challenges
- Pupils have an understanding of the carbon footprint and the factors that affect it
- Pupils can identify, describe and analyse trends and patterns on maps and graphs
- Pupils know the principles of supply and demand
- Pupils understand the term 'energy mix'
Resources in the UK
This unit teaches pupils about natural resources in the UK. Pupils will learn about the demand and provision of food, water and energy in the UK and the associated opportunities and challenges.
4 lessons in unit
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