Learning objective
- To name and describe the layers of the Earth.
Success criteria
- I can name
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National curriculum
Geography
Human and physical
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Cross-curricular links
Art and design
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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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
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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 Y3/4 (Cycle A): Why do people live near volcanoes?
Y3/4: Lesson 1 (Cycle A): How is the Earth constructed?
Y3/4: Lesson 2 (Cycle A): Where are mountains found?
Y3/4: Lesson 3 (Cycle A): Why and where do we get volcanoes?
Y3/4: Lesson 4 (Cycle A): What are the effects of a volcanic eruption?
Y3/4: Lesson 5 (Cycle A): What are earthquakes and where do we get them?
Y3/4: Lesson 6 (Cycle A): Where have the rocks around school come from?
Maintained by: Kapow Primary team
Last update: 9th February, 2024
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