Human Structures: Lighthouses and Piers
Exploring the purpose and design of lighthouses and piers along the British coastline.
Key Questions
- Explain the purpose of lighthouses and their strategic placement.
- Differentiate the function of a pier from a harbour.
- Predict how technology has changed the role of lighthouses.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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