Home Study - Geographical Project based on The Yorkshire Dales National Park

**Home Studies - 2021. All income for this resource will go to homeless charities. **
I believe that this project is perfect for Key Stage 2 and 3. The children will reap the benefits in their geographical studies when they progress to examination level in Key Stage 4. The Project offers an insight into the characteristics of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and it encompasses a taste of the History and the Geography of this diverse area of Northern England. There is a mix of written material, diagrams, maps challenges and photographs. The main target area is the subject of Humanities but in particular it is best suited for studies in Geography, Travel and Tourism and some aspects of History. Throughout this resource there is an offering of tasks for students to attempt. These challenges involve discussion, descriptive and analytical writing, drawing skills, numerical assimilation and all aspects of the requirements for satisfactory coverage of the National Curriculum in the UK. Sub topics include: Glaciation, Geology, Industrial Roots, Roads and Railways, Town and Countryside, Limestone Scenery, Farming, Mapwork Skills and a few others. In total there is enough work for at least 10 lessons that will encompass the full range of geographical skills within the one project. I believe that this resource would be best suited for children between the ages of 10 and 16 years and it can be adapted for a wide range of abilities. The work offered to the children can be carried out in the classroom and some sessions could make use of the IT room in order to extend the project. I would start by using an atlas and looking at its worldwide location as part of the bigger picture and then zoom in on its site and situation within the UK National Parks organisation. At this point I would introduce the children to one of the maps on offer within the project (Page 25). From this point onward the project can make full use of the 61 page resource document. I hope you enjoy studying this wonderful part of Northern England as much as I have both on the ground and under the ground over the past 35 years.