Support mixed-age geography teaching with this Year 5 and 6 mixed age geography block exploring the coasts of the United Kingdom. Designed for combined Year 5 and Year 6 classes, this unit forms part of our mixed age geography scheme of work for upper KS2.
Part of Glorious Geography, which has been Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, the lessons follow the same high-quality structure as our single-age units but are organised so mixed-age classes can follow the full curriculum without repeating topics.
For schools teaching mixed age classes, the Year 5 and Year 6 geography units can be organised into a two-year cycle.
In the first year of the cycle, pupils follow the Cycle A geography blocks. In the second year, pupils follow the Cycle B blocks of lessons. This ensures that pupils experience the full geography curriculum without repeating the same blocks.
Click here to view the unit outcomes in the single-age version.
This Year 5 and 6 mixed-age geography unit focuses on coastal environments across the United Kingdom. Pupils investigate how coastlines are formed, how erosion shapes the landscape and how people use and manage coastal areas.
The unit aligns with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum and is designed specifically for mixed-age Year 5 and 6 classes, allowing both year groups to develop geographical knowledge and enquiry skills through carefully sequenced lessons.
This engaging geography unit helps pupils understand coastal processes, human interaction with the coast and the importance of protecting coastal environments.
