Local and global: why are trees and forests important?
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Why this why now
This unit introduces key environmental geography concepts through a study of trees and forests. Its placement at the start of Year 5 connects local fieldwork with global understanding, enabling pupils to link observable features in their own area with patterns of change across the UK and the world. The unit deepens map and data interpretation skills while preparing pupils to engage with sustainability, ecosystems and land use in future units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Some knowledge and understanding of their local area through fieldwork.
- Understand what a tree is and that there are different types of tree.
- Able to interpret patterns of land use on OS maps and have some experience of using Grid References.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit introduces key environmental geography concepts through a study of trees and forests. Its placement at the start of Year 5 connects local fieldwork with global understanding, enabling pupils to link observable features in their own area with patterns of change across the UK and the world. The unit deepens map and data interpretation skills while preparing pupils to engage with sustainability, ecosystems and land use in future units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Some knowledge and understanding of their local area through fieldwork.
- Understand what a tree is and that there are different types of tree.
- Able to interpret patterns of land use on OS maps and have some experience of using Grid References.
Local and global: why are trees and forests important?
This unit explores the importance of trees and forests at local, national and global scales. Pupils investigate the benefits of trees, map forest change over time, and plan action in response to environmental change in their own local area.
7 lessons in unit
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