Investigating coasts
Describe the main features of coastal environments; identify the locations of different coastal environments and draw out similarities and differences; begin to recognise the processes of erosion and deposition in coastal environments and begin to understand how these processes shape and change the coastline; identify and explain the different views held by people about environmental change; recognise how people can improve or damage the environment; suggest geographical questions for study; use a wide range of skills of geographical enquiry.
Teaching Resources
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Coastal Explorer - Kent NGFL Project
The site provides a Key Stage 2 big book which links with the QCA Geography Unit 23, 'Coasts'. Clear explanations of erosion, deposition, and other coastal features. Includes section for teachers. Detailed planning and supporting resources are also provided.
Investigating Coastal Environments: Scheme of Work
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 Write a Newspaper Report ICT Link Unit 4A and 6A
Children produce a newspaper report based on the Holbeck Hotel or similar incident, using information and sources from non-fiction books, atlases, newspapers and the internet. Include interviews and images taken with digital camera
The Strange Case of the Hotel Which Disappeared
An account of Holbeck Hall's collapse.
 Geological Society information booklet on landslides
 Design a graphical model showing ways of protecting
a stretch of coastline ICT Link Unit 5A
Provide the children with a sketch map outline of part of a coast. Explain that this is un spoilt coastline, but that some coastal management is required to prevent erosion. Explain that a hotel is going to be built there by a travel company. Discuss the issues involved.
Show the children how to create objects to represent buildings, sea walls, groynes, etc. Ask them to produce plans for the coastal development, ensuring that the area is protected and still retains its natural beauty.
Show some examples of the models to the whole class. Discuss how the siting of these features may prevent erosion. Ask the children to consider how the siting of other things, e.g. transport links, footpaths, might prevent or cause erosion.
 Coastal Visit ICT Link
Use a digital camera to photograph coastal features.
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BBC Rivers and Coasts
The site provides interactive maps, diagrams, photographs and fact files which can be used to further childrens' geographical and enquiry skills as they explore the physical features of Rivers and Coasts, the impact they have on human life and the environmental issues surrounding them.
There are also printable activity sheets, which can be used either in conjunction with the website or as extension activities in the classroom. |
Virtual Field Trips
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