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The UK's physical landscape

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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