UK physical landscapes
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Why this why now
Pupils can build on their existing knowledge of of the UK to gain - through the study of geology - a more in-depth understanding of the UK's distinctive landscapes. This unit provides an important context for future units focusing on physical processes and landforms.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have locational knowledge of the UK
- Pupils understand geology and have an appreciation of geological time
- Pupils know the terms 'igneous', 'sedimentary' and 'metamorphic'
- Pupils have some knowledge of major UK rock types, ideally from examining specimens
- Pupils can describe (geological) patterns on maps
- Pupils understand that physical and human processes interact to create landscapes
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils can build on their existing knowledge of of the UK to gain - through the study of geology - a more in-depth understanding of the UK's distinctive landscapes. This unit provides an important context for future units focusing on physical processes and landforms.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have locational knowledge of the UK
- Pupils understand geology and have an appreciation of geological time
- Pupils know the terms 'igneous', 'sedimentary' and 'metamorphic'
- Pupils have some knowledge of major UK rock types, ideally from examining specimens
- Pupils can describe (geological) patterns on maps
- Pupils understand that physical and human processes interact to create landscapes
UK physical landscapes
This unit teaches pupils about the UK's physical landscape, forming a solid foundation for further studies of physical systems and processes. Pupils learn how geology and past processes have influenced the physical and human landscape of the UK.
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