Year 5 Geography Block 2
Topic – Down by the Sea
In this block of learning, you will cover the following lessons:
🗺️ Week 1: What is the coast?
🗺️ Week 2: Is this a beach?
🗺️ Week 3: How do humans use the coast?
🗺️ Week 4: What is erosion?
🗺️ Week 5: How is the coastline changing?
🗺️ Week 6: Let’s map the coast
Unit Outcomes (secure)
✅ Understand what a coast is and identify coastal features in the UK.
✅ Identify and describe different types of beaches and their characteristics.
✅ Explore how humans use the coast for different purposes.
✅ Understand what coastal erosion is and how it shapes the coastline.
✅ Investigate how coasts change over time due to natural and human influences.
✅ Develop map skills by locating and labelling UK coastal features
Year 5 geography scheme of work, lessons, slides, resources
Explore the fascinating world of coasts with our comprehensive Year 5 Geography Scheme of Work, Block 2. This engaging unit helps pupils understand the concept of a coast, identify key coastal features found around the UK, and learn about the different types of beaches and their characteristics. Teachers will appreciate the in-depth exploration of how humans use coastal areas for various purposes, from tourism to industry. Pupils will also investigate coastal erosion, examining how it shapes the coastline and how natural and human influences lead to changes over time. As part of the scheme, students will develop essential map skills by locating and labelling key UK coastal features, deepening their understanding of geography and environmental change. Perfect for teaching coastal geography, natural processes, and human impact, this scheme is aligned with the national curriculum and is ideal for primary teachers looking to inspire pupils with hands-on, interactive lessons.
