Lesson 5: How is the Coastline Changing?

Year 5 changing coastline geography lesson

The Year 5 changing coastline geography lesson explores how natural and human activity alters the UK coast. Pupils investigate erosion, deposition, rising sea levels, flooding and how human interventions like sea defences change the shape of the coast.

• Understand how erosion and deposition shape the coast
• Explore flooding and rising sea levels
• Investigate the impact of human activity such as sea defences
• Research UK case studies of changing coastlines

This download includes:

• Year 5 changing coastline PowerPoint with case studies
• Year 5 changing coastline worksheet for research and reporting
• Photo pack and poster/report templates

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.