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Finborough School Learning Programme
Year Group:
7
Week Commencing
Learning (Objective)
Success
Criteria
Core
Subject:
Geography
05/09
12/09
19/09
Tectonics
Tectonics
Tectonics
To understand that the earth is made up of
layers and to recognise the difference in the
composition of those layers.
To understand how continental drift happens.
To know the three basic types of plate
boundary and what happens at each. To know
the 2 types of plate.
To be able to accurately label a 3D image of
the earth displaying the 4 layers and a
description of each.
To understand that continental drift is the
process by which the land masses around the
world move via convectional currents in the
magma.
Transform, constructive and destructive
boundaries, leading to earthquakes, new crust
and volcanoes respectively. Label diagrams of
each boundary.
Provide clear definitions of each of the layers
and a drawing for them to label.
Provide diagram of the convectional current
model and appropriate arrows. Relate the
movement of the plates to a surf board riding
a wave. Pupils need to be aware of the process
of convection.
Provide the boundaries diagrams and clear
definitions. To be able to identify that the 3
different plate boundaries move differently
Understand the importance of the ratio of size
of mantle to crust in causing tectonic disasters.
Recognition of changes to the earths
continents by comparison of the current day
lay out to the times of Pangea and Gondwana.
To learn the different plate boundaries around
the world and the directions they are moving
in.
Journey to the centre of the earth
Explain continental drift.
Produce a diagram/model/written
explanation of one of the plate boundaries and
what happens.
Support
Challenge
Homework (s)
Autumn Term 2016
Finborough School Learning Programme
Year Group:
7
Week Commencing
Learning (Objective)
Success
Criteria
Core
Support
Subject:
Geography
26/09
Autumn Term 2016
03/10
10/10
Tectonics
Tectonics
Tectonics
To understand how earthquakes happen.
To recognise the different types of volcano and
their basic features.
Assessment: A practical assessment using
either drawings, written explanation or play
doh to demonstrate understanding of
tectonics.
To understand the events at the transform
boundaries of plates sliding past each other
and build-up of pressure due to friction results
in a sudden jolt. To learn the key terms:
Epi-centre, focus, shock-waves,
Recognise the differences between Shield, Cone
and Composite Volcanoes. To understand that
volcanoes are active, dormant or extinct. To
learn the basic features: crater, main vent, side
vent and magma pool.
NA
Provide the definitions of key terms &
diagrams to help identify them. Have an
understanding of what friction is and why this
leads to earthquakes.
Provide diagrams of each volcano for pupils to
label with basic features. Explain the meaning
of composite and reflect on what magma is.
NA
Expand on key terms to include Richter scale
and Mercalli scale.
To make a clear written comparison of the
differences between the volcanoes.
NA
Earthquake case study
Revise
Volcano case study
Challenge
Homework (s)
Finborough School Learning Programme
Year Group:
7
Week Commencing
Learning (Objective)
Success
Criteria
Core
Support
Subject:
Geography
31/10
Autumn Term 2016
07/11
14/11
Geology.
Geology.
Geology.
An introduction to the 3 main classifications
and types of rock.
To learn the properties of sedimentary rocks
and how they are formed.
To learn the properties of igneous rocks and
how they are formed.
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Sedimentary – less resistant
Igneous – more resistant
Metamorphic – most resistant
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Sedimentary - weak
Igneous - strong
Metamorphic - stronger
● Built up in layers over millions of years.
● Weak
● Less resistant
● Examples
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Volcanic activity
Crystal sizes alter on speed of cooling
Strong
Resistant
Examples
Use the biscuit analogy to help explain how the
layers weaken it.
Remind them of the rock song to help them
remember + actions.
Extension – how does knowledge of rock types
help explain our coastline?
Link knowledge of sedimentary rock to coastal
features.
Make comparisons between types of igneous
rock with differing crystal sizes.
Learn the Rock song!
Do we use sedimentary rocks in everyday life?
Examples of igneous rock used in everyday life.
Challenge
Homework (s)
Finborough School Learning Programme
Year Group:
7
Week Commencing
Learning (Objective)
Success
Criteria
Core
Support
Subject:
Geography
21/11
Autumn Term 2016
28/11
05/12
Geology.
Geology.
Geology.
To learn the properties of metamorphic rocks
and how they are formed.
An opportunity to identify different rocks using
picture charts and descriptors.
Active revision
Identify key features of a type of rock to look
out for and then name it.
Suggested methods of revision
Recap on tectonics and the layers of the earth
to understand the underground formation of
metamorphic rocks.
Be able to recognise what classification it is –
sedimentary, igneous or metamorphic.
Suggested methods of revision
Where does the word metamorphic come
from?
To recognise similar features in rocks of the
same classification.
Suggested methods of revisionh
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Heat & pressure
Very hard
Very resistant
Examples
Challenge
Homework (s)
Do we use metamorphic rocks every day?
Independent revision.
Finborough School Learning Programme
Year Group:
7
Week Commencing
Learning (Objective)
Success
Criteria
Core
Support
Challenge
Homework (s)
Subject:
Geography
12/12
Assessment
Autumn Term 2016