The Power of the Earth: Mountains and Volcanoes · Physical Systems
Tectonic Plate Movements
Understanding how the movement of the Earth's crust creates mountains and volcanic activity.
Key Questions
- 1How does the movement beneath our feet change the surface of the Earth?
- 2Why are volcanoes and earthquakes concentrated in specific global zones?
- 3What evidence do we have that continents are constantly moving?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Mountains and Volcanoes
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: The Power of the Earth: Mountains and Volcanoes
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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