KS3 & KS4 geography curriculum

This unit will build on the previous learning about geology to help p[pupils understand one of the key physical systems shaping the Earth's physical environment. Pupils will be able to develop their understanding of physical processes before considering how humans seek to mitigate risk in tectonically active areas to increase their reliance. Pupils will use the knowledge gained in this unit when studying the volcanoes of the Democratic Republic of Congo in a future unit.

1. Inside Earth
2. The movement of tectonic plates
3. Plate boundaries
4. Types of volcanoes
5. Volcanic hazards
6. Living close to volcanoes
7. The eruption of Mount Nyiragongo
8. Earthquakes
9. The effects of earthquakes
10. Living in earthquake regions
11. The 2025 Myanmar Earthquake
12. The 2018 Sunda Strait Tsunami

• Tectonic processes help form many of the world's rocks.
• Volcanoes are vents in the earth where magma comes to the surface.
• Earthquakes are where the ground shakes.
• Some parts of the world have major earthquakes and volcanoes whereas other parts of the world do not.
• The population of the world has risen rapidly to over eight billion.
• Countries are often categorised as low income, middle income or high income countries depending upon their wealth.
• The Democratic Republic of Congo is a country in west Africa.