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Description:
Dive into the UK’s most iconic landscapes with this fully planned Year 7 Geography unit, “Does the UK Have World Class Landscapes?”. Designed to spark curiosity and deepen students’ understanding, this comprehensive unit requires minimal preparation from teachers, allowing you to focus on adapting the material to suit your classroom’s needs.

This unit includes everything you need: a detailed medium-term plan, engaging PowerPoints, worksheets, and resources, alongside mid-term and end-of-unit assessments. Each lesson integrates retrieval practice and exit tickets to ensure knowledge retention and progressive learning.

Unit Objectives:

O1: Cultivate a deep appreciation and curiosity about the physical landscapes of the UK and the world.
O2: Develop a fundamental understanding of the geological, riverine, and coastal processes that have shaped these landscapes over time.
O3: Enhance analytical, imaginative, and practical skills, particularly in reading maps, interpreting photos, and understanding stakeholder perspectives.
O4: Introduce and solidify relevant geographical vocabulary.

What Does This Unit Cover?
Students will explore the UK’s diverse landscapes, from the rugged Scottish Highlands to the dramatic coastlines of Cornwall. Building on their basic geographical knowledge, this unit introduces more complex concepts such as geological timescales, river and coastal processes, and glaciation. Through the study of Ordnance Survey maps and satellite imagery, students will refine their map-reading skills, learn to interpret relief and contour lines, and understand the processes that shape the landscapes around them.

How Does This Unit Fit into the Broader Curriculum?
This unit serves as a foundational scaffold for more advanced geographical studies. As students progress, they will revisit and deepen their understanding of the processes introduced here, applying them to new contexts such as global landscapes, climate change impacts, and human-environment interactions. The skills and knowledge gained will also prepare them for more complex field studies and comparative geographical analysis in later years.

Key Concepts:

Interconnectedness: Understanding how natural processes and human activities shape landscapes.
Geomorphology: Exploring the processes that create and modify landscapes, including erosion, deposition, and glaciation.
Human Impact and Sustainability: Examining how human activities affect landscapes and the importance of sustainable interaction with the environment.

How to Use This Resource:
The included assessments allow you to track progress and ensure that students develop a strong foundation in geographical concepts that will be crucial for their future studies.

Looking for more Year 7 geography units or resources on related topics? Explore our full range of geography materials to continue building your students’ skills and knowledge.

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5 Full Units inc. Assessments

Transform your Geography curriculum with this comprehensive 6 Full Units Bundle, designed for Years 7-9. This bundle provides everything you need to deliver engaging, well-structured, and thought-provoking lessons across a range of key geographical topics, all with minimal preparation required. Perfectly tailored for both specialist and non-specialist teachers, these fully planned units include detailed medium-term plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and assessments, ensuring your students gain a deep and well-rounded understanding of essential geographical concepts. **What’s Included in This Bundle?** **How is Birmingham Connected to the World? (Year 7)** Introduce students to the concept of interconnectedness through the lens of Birmingham's global connections. This unit covers map skills, geographical connections, and the urban environment, providing a solid foundation for future geographical studies. **Does the UK Have World Class Landscapes? (Year 7)** Explore the UK's diverse and iconic landscapes, focusing on geomorphological processes and human-environment interactions. Students will delve into the physical geography of the UK, learning about the formation and evolution of its landscapes. **How Can We Improve the Lives of India’s Urban Poor? (Year 8)** Take students on a journey through India's urbanization, focusing on the challenges faced by the urban poor. This unit integrates social justice and sustainability, helping students develop empathy and critical thinking skills. **Can We Stop the River Tame from Flooding? (Year 8)** Engage students with the complexities of river systems and flood management. This unit combines physical geography with real-world case studies, encouraging students to think critically about human-environment interactions. **What Makes People Live Near Tectonic Hazards? (Year 9)** Dive into the dynamic relationship between human populations and tectonic hazards. This unit explores the reasons behind human habitation in hazard-prone areas and evaluates the effectiveness of risk management strategies. **Why is the World Unevenly Developed? (Year 9)** Challenge students to explore the complexities of global development. This unit covers socio-economic disparities, development indicators, and the ethics of international aid, providing a holistic understanding of global development issues. **Key Features:** Fully Planned Units: Each unit includes medium-term plans, engaging PowerPoints, worksheets, and assessments. Teacher-Friendly: Designed for both specialist and non-specialist teachers, with minimal preparation required. Curriculum-Aligned: These units are aligned with key geographical concepts and curriculum requirements for Years 7-9. Skill Development: Focuses on building students' geographical skills, critical thinking, and understanding of real-world applications.

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