Coasts, AQA GCSE Geography, Unit, 9-1

AQA GCSE Geography Coasts Unit – Lessons, Assessments & Resources

This comprehensive GCSE Geography unit is designed specifically for the AQA specification, but is fully adaptable for other exam boards.

It provides a complete set of engaging lessons, worksheets and assessment materials covering UK coastal landscapes, supporting students in developing strong process understanding and exam skills.

–Due to file size, you will receive a PDF with a secure OneDrive download link to access all resources.

–An email address is included on the download page for support if needed.

What’s Included?

Complete set of lesson PowerPoints
High-quality bespoke worksheets and structured tasks
Full assessment with mark scheme
Mid-way checkpoint mini assessment (yellow sticker task)
Clear progression steps within each lesson
Synoptic DIN (Do It Now) starters for every lesson
Plenaries (including “rock, paper, scissors” style checks – students show number of fingers to represent answers)
Knowledge organiser

Specification Coverage (AQA)

This unit fully supports UK Coasts, including:
This unit fully supports UK Physical Landscapes: Coasts, including:

Coastal processes (erosion, weathering, mass movement)
Wave formation and types (constructive and destructive)
Transportation and deposition (longshore drift)
Formation of erosional landforms (caves, arches, stacks, stumps, wave-cut platforms)
Formation of depositional landforms (beaches, spits, bars, sand dunes)
Geology and coastal landscapes (discordant and concordant coastlines)
Coastal management strategies (hard and soft engineering, managed retreat)
Evaluation of management effectiveness

Examples / case studies:
Dorset Coast – geology, landforms and processes
Dawlish Warren, Devon – coastal management scheme