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Geography Scheme | Year 4 | Block 2: On Top of the World | Lesson 3: How are Mountains Formed?

Geography Scheme | Year 4 | Block 2: On Top of the World | Lesson 3: How are Mountains Formed?

Year 4 Geography Scheme Year 4 Geography Block 2

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Year 4 mountains formed lesson plan – How are mountains made?

In this Year 4 geography lesson, pupils discover the fascinating processes that create mountains. They explore tectonic activity, volcanic activity and erosion, learning how these natural forces shape our planet’s landscapes. This complete Year 4 mountains formed lesson plan includes:

  • Engaging teaching slides explaining different types of mountains
  • Differentiated mountain formation worksheets for pupils to show understanding
  • Teacher guidance, enquiry questions and assessment opportunities

Aligned with the National Curriculum, this lesson builds knowledge of Earth’s structure and connects physical geography to real-world examples. Explore the full Year 4 Block 2 Geography Unit or view the complete Primary Geography Scheme of Work covering EYFS to Year 6.

This resource is part of the Mrs Mactivity Geography Scheme of Work →