Scheme of Work for Component 1, Topic 1: The changing landscapes of the UK Lessons Learning Content (vocabulary, Place Integrated Teaching activities and resources objectives concepts, processes, exemplification skills ideas) 2 lessons (2 hours) Introductory week, making with Key Stage 3. Compulsory topic 1: overview of the UK’s physical landscapes 1 lesson Key Idea 1.1: 1.1a Characteristics and UK and Geological Starter Understand there distribution of the UK’s maps Display a geological map of the UK like the one at: (1 hour) are geological main rock types: Ask students to describe the distribution of the UK’s geology. variations within sedimentary (chalk and Students describe the distribution using the following the UK. sandstone) igneous guidance: (basalt and granite), PQE technique (the general pattern, qualifications, Suggested metamorphic (schists, exceptions). learning slates). Provide a model answer and get students to peer assess objectives: their answers using a marking grid. To know the distribution of the Main activity UK’s main rock Show students the series of video clips on the different types types: of rocks: sedimentary, Sedimentary rocks igneous and What material makes sandstone? metamorphic. What material makes chalk? Igneous rocks To understand the What are the two types of igneous rocks? characteristics of Why do some have larger crystals? the UK’s main rock Metamorphic rocks types: What changes in contact metamorphism? sedimentary, What changes rock in regional metamorphism? igneous and metamorphic. Students produce a mind map to demonstrate their understanding. Skills objective: To know how to Plenary describe a Can you guess? give students statements related to the – distribution on a three main rock types. Using coloured cards (one for each map.
Scheme of Work for Component 1, Topic 1: The changing landscapes of the UK Lessons Learning objectives Content (vocabulary, concepts, processes, ideas) Place exemplification Integrated skills Teaching activities and resources 2 lessons (2 hours) Introductory week, making with Key Stage 3. Compulsory topic 1: overview of the UK’s physical landscapes 1 lesson (1 hour) Key Idea 1.1: Understand there are geological variations within the UK. Suggested learning objectives: To know the distribution of the UK’s main rock types: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. To understand the characteristics of the UK’s main rock types: sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. Skills objective: To know how to describe a distribution on a map. 1.1a Characteristics and distribution of the UK’s main rock types: sedimentary (chalk and sandstone) igneous (basalt and granite), metamorphic (schists, slates). UK and Geological maps Starter Display a geological map of the UK like the one at: Ask students to describe the distribution of the UK’s geology. Students describe the distribution using the following guidance: PQE technique (the general pattern, qualifications, exceptions). Provide a model answer and get students to peer assess their answers using a marking grid. Main activity Show students the series of video clips on the different types of rocks: Sedimentary rocks What material makes sandstone? What material makes chalk? Igneous rocks What are the two types of igneous rocks? Why do some have larger crystals? Metamorphic rocks What changes in contact metamorphism? What changes rock in regional metamorphism? Students produce a mind map to demonstrate their understanding. Plenary Can you guess? – give students statements related to the three main rock types. Using coloured cards (one for each
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