Glacial landscapes
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Why this why now
Pupils can build on their previous knowledge of the UK's physical geography and geology by focusing on physical processes and landforms in landscape development. Pupils may draw upon their knowledge gained in the subsequent unit on fieldwork.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have a basic understanding of physical processes and landforms from KS3
- Pupils understand the principles of erosion, transportation and deposition
- Pupils have an understanding of landscape
- Pupils know the basic principles of how geology impacts on landscape
- Pupils can use OS maps to describe, analyse and infer
- Pupils can use aerial and ground photos in association with OS maps
- Pupils have an understanding of the need for management
- Pupils understand the issues associated with physical landscapes, such as flooding
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils can build on their previous knowledge of the UK's physical geography and geology by focusing on physical processes and landforms in landscape development. Pupils may draw upon their knowledge gained in the subsequent unit on fieldwork.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have a basic understanding of physical processes and landforms from KS3
- Pupils understand the principles of erosion, transportation and deposition
- Pupils have an understanding of landscape
- Pupils know the basic principles of how geology impacts on landscape
- Pupils can use OS maps to describe, analyse and infer
- Pupils can use aerial and ground photos in association with OS maps
- Pupils have an understanding of the need for management
- Pupils understand the issues associated with physical landscapes, such as flooding
Glacial landscapes
This unit, comprising of three variants, teaches pupils about processes and landforms associated with coastal, river and glacial landscapes. Pupils will learn about the formative processes involved in creating distinctive landforms and of the need for management.
7 lessons in unit
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