KS3 Europe and Plate Tectonics

A KS3 unit of work which includes a Learning Challenge, Collaborative Task, Challenge Zone activity with extension question, literacy and numeracy embedded throughout.

This unit combines knowledge of place (Europe) and a key issue (Plate Tectonics)It begins with revisiting map skills. Then looks at 3 key locations; UK, Italy and Iceland. Structured to familiarise students with GCSE unit structure, the unit begins with abiotic and biotic characteristics before looking at a recent earthquake and volcanic event.

There is a diagnostic assessment, mid point assessment and end of unit assessment. Purple Pen Progress lessons included after the mid-point and end-point.