Mountains and volcanoes: what, where and why?
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Why this why now
This unit builds pupils’ understanding of physical geography by introducing mountain and volcanic landscapes and how they form. Its placement supports progression from rivers and climate, helping pupils connect physical processes with real places and their human impacts.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of the location of the four constituent nations of the UK.
- Knowledge of the location of the seven continents and five oceans.
- Map skills: four figure grid references, the importance of symbols on an OS map and the use of a key.
- Understanding that there are similarities and differences in the physical and human geography of diverse localities.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds pupils’ understanding of physical geography by introducing mountain and volcanic landscapes and how they form. Its placement supports progression from rivers and climate, helping pupils connect physical processes with real places and their human impacts.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of the location of the four constituent nations of the UK.
- Knowledge of the location of the seven continents and five oceans.
- Map skills: four figure grid references, the importance of symbols on an OS map and the use of a key.
- Understanding that there are similarities and differences in the physical and human geography of diverse localities.
Mountains and volcanoes: what, where and why?
This unit introduces mountains and volcanoes, how they form, and what they’re like. Pupils study peaks in the UK and around the world, learn about volcanic eruptions, and explore how these features affect the lives of people who live nearby.
6 lessons in unit
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