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Topic: New hysical P UK scapes land Title: What is landscape? Aims: To describe a landscape by its physical, biological and human features and to explain why the UK’s landscapes are so varied. Do now:...

Topic: New hysical P UK scapes land Title: What is landscape? Aims: To describe a landscape by its physical, biological and human features and to explain why the UK’s landscapes are so varied. Do now: Key terms: 1. Stick in your new knowledge organiser. Landscape 2. Write the date, title and key terms. Uplands 3. Complete the multiple choice quiz to test your prior knowledge of our Foreground new topic - How much do you already know? Land use Career links: Challenge: Write down your own definition of a ‘landscape’. How many GIS consultant different landscapes can you name? Create a list in your book. Ranger This term, you will be understanding why the UK’s landscape is so varied and the processes that shape it. Do now: How much do you already know about our new topic ‘Physical landscapes in the UK’’? Circle one correct answer. 1. Which of the following is the tallest mountain in the UK? 5. What is the starting point of a river called? A) Scafell Pike A) Source B) Snowdon B) Mouth C) Ben Nevis C) Tributary D) Helvellyn C - Ben Nevis in Scotland is 1345m D) Basin A 2. What is the main reason the UK has such a variety of landscapes? 6. Which coastal process involves waves wearing away cliffs and A) The UK is close to the equator rocks? B) The UK has different types of rocks and geological history A) Deposition B - Erosion is the wearing C) The UK has a lot of rainfall B) Erosion away of the land by water, D) The UK is a large country B C) Transportation ice or wind. D) Sedimentation 3. Which of these is NOT a type of rock found in the UK? A) Igneous 7. Which of these features is NOT created by a glacier? B) Sedimentary C - Tectonics is the study of A) U-shaped valley C) Tectonic how the Earth’s crust is shaped B) Delta B - A delta is formed at the D) Metamorphic C) Moraine end of a river. D) Cirque (also called a Corrie) 4. In which part of the UK are most of the upland landscapes, such as mountains and hills, located? 8. The River Thames flows through which major UK city? A) Southeast England A) Edinburgh B) Midlands D B) Cardiff C - London! C) Southwest England C) London D) Northern England and Scotland D) Manchester  HW1: Holiday Development Proposal Email Look at photo G. Imagine there was a proposal to build a huge holiday village in this landscape. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the proposal. In no more than 100 words, write an email to the local newspaper either supporting or opposing (not supporting) this new development.  What is a landscape? Class reading Look at photo A. It is a view over the town of Brecon in Powys, Wales. The landscape in the photo shows an upland area in the background with trees and hills lined by hedges. In the centre of the photo, there are houses. If you look closely, you can see a church spire. In the foreground, at the bottom of the photo, you can see a school with a large lawn and several Copy - tall trees. There is also a road Landscape = The visible features of an area with parked cars. of land.  What is a landscape? Class reading Now look at diagram B. When describing a landscape you should consider the three ‘layers’ of information: Copy - Physical layer – where rock type (geology) and processes (eg. Erosion) have shaped the physical landscape eg. Hills, flat land, mountains. Biological layer – The natural ‘living’ layer eg. Plants, trees Human layer – Anything that humans have added/changed eg. Houses, cities, roads, farming  What is a landscape? Task 1: Look at the image of a landscape in the UK. Work in pairs to label examples of each ‘layer’ of the landscape onto your photo. Don’t forget to create a key! Challenge: Which of the three layers could change the quickest and how? Physical layer – where rock type (geology) and processes (eg. Erosion) have shaped the physical landscape eg. Hills, flat land, mountains. Biological layer – The natural ‘living’ layer eg. Plants, trees Human layer – Anything that humans have added/changed eg. Houses, cities, roads, farming Add to your list! Challenge: Physical Which of the three layers could mountains change the quickest and how? Physical Biological Hills trees Human Houses Human The farm Biological grass  A - London Docklands 1934 How do landscapes change? Landscapes in the UK change a lot over time. On the right are two photos of the same part of London - in 1934, then in 2018. Discuss with your partner… How has the landscape changed over time? In 1934, this part of London… B - London Docklands 2018 By 2018, there were changes such as… Remember… When describing a landscape, try to refer to all three layers.  How do landscapes change? Task 2: How to describe a photo Study the photos on your worksheet. Imagine you are looking out of the Use the stars to help you identify the window – what do you see? same places in the photos. -Say what you see 1. Describe the landscape in 1934. -Size, and shape 2. Describe how the landscape has -Use words like background, foreground, changed by 2018 north, south, east, west etc. Challenge: Which layer (human, physical or Remember… biological) has changed the most? Give When describing a landscape, try to at least 2 reasons to explain this refer to all three layers. change.  Check and add to your answers! 1. Describe the landscape in 1934 1. In 1934 the landscape has lots of buildings, but none of them 2. Describe how the landscape are very tall. There are lots of boats on the river, and there has changed by 2018 does not seem to be much vegetation. Challenge – Which layer (human, 2. In 2018 there are lots of skyscrapers (tall buildings) – most of physical or biological) has the buildings are much higher and closer together. The changed the most? Give at least buildings look modern. There are some trees and vegetation, 2 reasons to explain this change. but not where the skyscrapers are.  The importance of the UK’s landscapes Task 3: In pairs, read the case study information on the Lake District, one of the UK’s spectacular mountain landscapes in north-west England! Complete the activities on the worksheet Challenge: In 2023, the Lake District was visited by 18.11 million tourists. What might be some of the challenges of the high volume of visitors to the National Park? Think about the impact on people, environment and the local economy.  Check your answers! 1. Look at map E and photo F. The Lake District is located in north-west England. a) Describe the location of the Lake District in the A part of it’s coastline is with the Irish Sea. UK. b) Name the lakes labelled A, B and C on photo F. A - Windermere; B - Wastwater; C - Ullswater c) Name the town labelled D on photo F. D - Whitehaven 2. Study photo G. Imagine you were in this landscape. Describe the sounds, smells and feel of the place. 3. Look at photos G-J. In your own words, explain how the Lake District’s landscape has influenced how it is used today. Challenge: In 2023, the Lake District was visited by 18.11 million tourists. What might be some of the challenges of the high volume of visitors to the National Park? Think about the impact on people, the environment and the local economy.  Check your answers! 3. Look at photos G-J. In your own words, explain The Lake District landscape is made up of upland how the Lake District’s landscape has influenced areas and many lakes. This means that people use the how it is used today. the national park for popular recreational activities such as sailing, fishing and even cruises. Furthermore, Challenge: In 2023, the Lake District was visited by the extensive walking and hiking trails is the main 18.11 million tourists. What might be some of the reason why people visit. Some areas are also used for challenges of the high volume of visitors to the farming. National Park? Think about the impact on people, the environment and the local economy. Many people hiking may cause footpaths to erode, which can damage the natural environment. More people could also lead to increased litter if waste is not removed appropriately. Plenary - 3, 2, 1 Speak like a Geographer! You must answer in full sentences! E.g. One reason for the location of cities is… For example… This is because… You must avoid the use of filler In pairs, give… phrases such as ‘like’, ‘you know what I mean’, ‘err...’ and ‘umm...’ Your partner will be checking that 3 layers of a landscape you are following the rules. If you do not, they will make you start again! 2 examples of how landscapes change 1 key term for this lesson and its definition Be prepared to share your answers with the rest of the class!  To print Also print off L1 worksheet Do now: How much do you already know about our new topic ‘Physical landscapes in the UK’’? Circle one correct answer. 1. Which of the following is the tallest mountain in the UK? 5. What is the starting point of a river called? A) Scafell Pike A) Source B) Snowdon B) Mouth C) Ben Nevis C) Tributary D) Helvellyn D) Basin 2. What is the main reason the UK has such a variety of landscapes? 6. Which coastal process involves waves wearing away cliffs and A) The UK is close to the equator rocks? B) The UK has different types of rocks and geological history A) Deposition C) The UK has a lot of rainfall B) Erosion D) The UK is a large country C) Transportation D) Sedimentation 3. Which of these is NOT a type of rock found in the UK? A) Igneous 7. Which of these features is NOT created by a glacier? B) Sedimentary A) U-shaped valley C) Tectonic B) Delta D) Metamorphic C) Moraine D) Cirque (also called a Corrie) 4. In which part of the UK are most of the upland landscapes, such as mountains and hills, located? 8. The River Thames flows through which major UK city? A) Southeast England A) Edinburgh B) Midlands B) Cardiff C) Southwest England C) London D) Northern England and Scotland D) Manchester Do now: How much do you already know about our new topic ‘Physical landscapes in the UK’’? Circle one correct answer. 1. Which of the following is the tallest mountain in the UK? 5. What is the starting point of a river called? A) Scafell Pike A) Source B) Snowdon B) Mouth C) Ben Nevis C) Tributary D) Helvellyn D) Basin 2. What is the main reason the UK has such a variety of landscapes? 6. Which coastal process involves waves wearing away cliffs and A) The UK is close to the equator rocks? B) The UK has different types of rocks and geological history A) Deposition C) The UK has a lot of rainfall B) Erosion D) The UK is a large country C) Transportation D) Sedimentation 3. Which of these is NOT a type of rock found in the UK? A) Igneous 7. Which of these features is NOT created by a glacier? B) Sedimentary A) U-shaped valley C) Tectonic B) Delta D) Metamorphic C) Moraine D) Cirque (also called a Corrie) 4. In which part of the UK are most of the upland landscapes, such as mountains and hills, located? 8. The River Thames flows through which major UK city? A) Southeast England A) Edinburgh B) Midlands B) Cardiff C) Southwest England C) London D) Northern England and Scotland D) Manchester Do now: How much do you already know about our new topic ‘Physical landscapes in the UK’’? Circle one correct answer. 1. Which of the following is the tallest mountain in the UK? 5. What is the starting point of a river called? A) Scafell Pike A) Source B) Snowdon B) Mouth C) Ben Nevis C) Tributary D) Helvellyn D) Basin 2. What is the main reason the UK has such a variety of landscapes? 6. Which coastal process involves waves wearing away cliffs and A) The UK is close to the equator rocks? B) The UK has different types of rocks and geological history A) Deposition C) The UK has a lot of rainfall B) Erosion D) The UK is a large country C) Transportation D) Sedimentation 3. Which of these is NOT a type of rock found in the UK? A) Igneous 7. Which of these features is NOT created by a glacier? B) Sedimentary A) U-shaped valley C) Tectonic B) Delta D) Metamorphic C) Moraine D) Cirque (also called a Corrie) 4. In which part of the UK are most of the upland landscapes, such as mountains and hills, located? 8. The River Thames flows through which major UK city? A) Southeast England A) Edinburgh B) Midlands B) Cardiff C) Southwest England C) London D) Northern England and Scotland D) Manchester