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Geography at key stage 3    (Year 9)

Unit 21: Virtual volcanoes and internet earthquakes

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About this unit

In this unit pupils learn about the patterns and processes associated with tectonic activity. They are encouraged to use the internet to research the occurrence of tectonic events and the impact of these processes in countries at different states of economic development.

The unit offers a more analytical approach to the theme than is suggested in unit 2 'The restless earth' (carried out in year 7) and builds on unit 8H 'The rock cycle' in the science scheme of work. It is therefore more suitable for pupils in year 9.

This unit is expected to take 12-20 hours.


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 real volcano like?
2. Are all volcanoes identical?
3. What is an earthquake? Are all earthquakes identical?
4. Where do earthquakes and volcanoes occur?
5. What causes earthquakes and volcanoes?
6. How do people live with earthquakes and volcanoes?