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QCA

Geography at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 6)

Unit 15: The mountain environment

QCA

Expectations

Most children will: describe varying weather conditions in the world and understand how these influence the way in which the area is developed; use a wide range of resources to find out information

Some children will not have made so much progress and will: relate the questions posed to one mountain environment, eg the Lake District; show more limited understanding of the impact of the global scale; access information using ICT with teacher support

Some children will have progressed further and will also: find a range of source materials and plot detailed, sophisticated weather information; show a better developed understanding of the links between cause and effect


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. What is a mountain environment? Where are mountain environments found?
2. What are these places like?
3. How does the weather compare in each of these places?
4. What effect does the weather have on tourism?
5. What effect will tourism have on the chosen areas?
6. What would I need to do to plan a camping holiday in this area?
7. Optional