AS Geography Tectonics Edexcel Topic 1.2a Assessing Physical processes

A step by step scaffolded tool for consolidating theory and encouraging students to apply the knowledge from block diagrams and theories of plate tectonics together and make arguments.

First step is to draw the subduction zone benioff zone block diagram and annotate it.
Then draw the subduction zone chain of volcanos scenario and annotate it
Then make arguments about how well these two bits of scientific understanding support the differing plate tectonic theories.
Final part is a gapped summary with assessment embedded to enable the weaker students to see how to build an argument.

Worked well with year 1s today, showed up gaps in understanding around formation of volcanoes near ocean trenches.