Learning objective
- To name and describe the layers of the Earth.
Success criteria
- I can name and order the four layers
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National curriculum
Geography
Human and physical geography
Pupils should
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Cross-curricular links
Art and design
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check children can recall: A mountain is a raised area of land, 600 m or more above sea level. The names of any well-known mountains (e.g. Mount Everest – Himalayas, Nepal, Asia; and Kilimanjaro – Tanzania, Africa). Human features are the characteristics of a place which are…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Can use the Activity: Names and properties of layers (jumbled) to remind them of the layers and facts. They can match these up and use them to label their model. Supporting adults may pre-cut circles for children who struggle with fine motor skills.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could stick their model onto paper to annotate with more facts about each layer.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: naming all four layers of the
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Vocabulary definitions
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inner core
The centre and hottest part of the Earth.
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outer core
The layer of the Earth that covers the inner core.
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In this unit
Assessment - Geography Y3: Why do people live near volcanoes?
Lesson 1: How is the Earth constructed?
Lesson 2: Where are mountains found?
Lesson 3: Why and where do we get volcanoes?
Lesson 4: What are the effects of a volcanic eruption?
Lesson 5: What are earthquakes and where do we get them?
Lesson 6: Where have the rocks around school come from?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 4th November, 2024
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