This Year 6 geography unit explores the Lake District through the study of landscapes, tourism and environmental management within a UK national park. Pupils investigate how physical processes have shaped the region while examining how people live, work and travel within this protected environment.
Across six lessons, pupils develop understanding of human and physical geography by exploring mountains, lakes and valleys, investigating the effects of glaciation and considering how land is used across the region. The unit also introduces pupils to challenges linked to sustainable tourism, conservation and protecting natural environments.
Recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, this unit includes ready-to-teach lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated geography activities and assessment opportunities to support progression across Upper KS2 geography.
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This Year 6 geography block develops pupils’ understanding of the Lake District, UK national parks and environmental management. Pupils investigate how physical geography has shaped the region while exploring the relationship between tourism, settlements and conservation.
Throughout the unit, pupils explore landscapes formed through glaciation, examine patterns of land use and develop geographical understanding of how people interact with protected environments. The lessons also encourage pupils to consider how tourism and conservation can work together within a national park.
This block forms part of our Year 6 geography curriculum within the KS2 geography scheme. It builds on earlier learning linked to physical geography, settlements and sustainability while encouraging pupils to analyse environmental issues in greater depth.
The lessons are designed to work flexibly within different curriculum structures and typically fit within a 45-60 minute geography lesson. Many schools teach geography through blocked units across half terms, while others use shorter weekly geography sessions across the term.
Recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, our Glorious Geography scheme supports progression from EYFS geography through to KS2 geography, including mixed-age geography planning.
