type of rock), read the statements and ask students to hold up the correct card. 1 lesson Key idea 1.1: 1.1b The role of geology simple Starter There are past tectonic processes in geological Show this picture of Haytor to the whole class: (1 hour) geological the development of cross Ask students to explain to their partner how they think this variations within upland (igneous and sections to was formed. the UK. metamorphic rocks) and show the lowland (sedimentary relationship Main activity Suggested rocks) landscapes. between Using: , read the brief description and geological detail with learning geology and the whole class. Students should then draw an annotated objectives: relief. diagram to show how a batholith was formed. To know the Use the cross section of the North of England () to show how location and key igneous intrusions and Batholiths have created highland features of areas. distinctive UK upland and Plenary lowland A plenary pyramid Students complete the – landscapes. following activity to review their learning of To understand the longshore drift: role of geology and One question you are left with past tectonic processes in the Two concepts you understand that you development of didn’t know before upland and Three new pieces of vocabulary you now lowland know and what they mean. landscapes. Skills objective: To know how to use simple geological cross sections to show the relationship between geology and relief. 1 lesson Key idea 1.2: A 1.2a How distinctive Lake District Locating key Starter number of physical upland and lowland physical
type of rock), read the statements and ask students to hold up the correct card. 1 lesson (1 hour) Key idea 1.1: There are geological variations within the UK. Suggested learning objectives: To know the location and key features of distinctive UK upland and lowland landscapes. To understand the role of geology and past tectonic processes in the development of upland and lowland landscapes. Skills objective: To know how to use simple geological cross sections to show the relationship between geology and relief. 1.1b The role of geology past tectonic processes in the development of upland (igneous and metamorphic rocks) and lowland (sedimentary rocks) landscapes. simple geological cross sections to show the relationship between geology and relief. Starter Show this picture of Haytor to the whole class: Ask students to explain to their partner how they think this was formed. Main activity Using: , read the brief description and geological detail with the whole class. Students should then draw an annotated diagram to show how a batholith was formed. Use the cross section of the North of England () to show how igneous intrusions and Batholiths have created highland areas. Plenary A plenary pyramid – Students complete the following activity to review their learning of longshore drift: One question you are left with Two concepts you understand that you didn’t know before Three new pieces of vocabulary you now know and what they mean. 1 lesson Key idea 1.2: A number of physical 1.2a How distinctive upland and lowland Lake District Locating key physical Starter
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