OVERVIEW

The different types of coastlines found in the UK and the physical and human processes that shape those coastlines.

GEOGRAPHICAL KNOWLEDGE

• I know how different geology creates concordant and discordant coastlines

• I know the formation of different erosional coastal landforms (stacks and wave cut platforms)

• I know the different types of waves constructive and destructive and how UK climate influences these

• I know how coastal retreat varies in the UK due to climate, marine and subaerial processes

• I know the processes of deposition and transportation in coastal environments and how they create spits beaches and bars

• I know how human and physical processes interact and cause change along a named UK coastline

• I know how human activities have direct and indirect effects on coastal landscapes

• I know the hard and soft engineering approaches to managing coastlines and their pros and cons.

GEOGRAPHICAL SKILLS

• I can use 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps to determine valley cross-section from contour lines.

• I can use Geology maps to link coastal form to geology.

• I can recognise coastal landforms on 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps

• I can use 1:25000 and 1:50000 OS maps, and GIS, to investigate the impact of policy decisions about coastal management.

NUMERICAL AND STATISTICAL SKILLS

• I can calculate mean rates of erosion using a multi year data set

• I can use cost-benefit analysis to investigate coastal management options

LITERACY SKILLS

• To use comprehension skills to interpret case studies

ACADEMIC LITERACY

• Geology

• Concordant

• Discordant

• Erosion

• Seasonality

• Prevailing wind

• Destructive waves

• Constructive waves

• Swash 

• Backwash

• Sub aerial processes

• Mass movement

• Weathering 

• Longshore drift

• Landform

• Hard engineering

• Soft engineering

• Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

CAREERS

Environmental consultant: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/environmental-consultant 

Hydrologist: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/hydrologist 

Marine engineer: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/marine-engineer 

Meteorologist: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/meteorologist 

Water network operative: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/job-profiles/water-network-operative 

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER (CROSS CURRICULAR)

• Maths: 

• English: 

• Science: 

SAFEGUARDING

Water safety, jumping from rocks- dangers and risks. Emphasise swimming in sea is different from swimming in a swimming pool. 

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Students should be shown the potential job opportunities of being involved in coastal management.