Lesson 4: What is Erosion?

Year 5 coastal erosion geography lesson

The Year 5 coastal erosion geography lesson introduces pupils to how waves shape the coastline. Children learn about processes such as hydraulic action and abrasion and follow the sequence from crack to cave, arch, stack and stump.

• Define coastal erosion and how it works
• Understand processes of hydraulic action and abrasion
• Sequence stages of erosion on a headland
• Explore real-life UK examples of erosion

This download includes:

• Year 5 coastal erosion PowerPoint with diagrams and examples
• Year 5 erosion worksheet for sequencing and labelling
• Practical erosion simulations and extension tasks

Part of our GA approved Year 5 geography scheme of work, fully aligned to the National Curriculum.

Explore all Year 5 Down by the Sea resources. Access this complete Year 5 geography lesson as part of our KS2 Geography Scheme of Work.