Course overview - Term 2, Half term 1 and 2
Spring Term 1- Where does our food come from?
In the first half term, learners will find out the different types of farming and what industry farming is a part of. They then have a look at what farming types are most commonly used in the UK before then looking at food from other countries. They investigate how many miles their food has travelled and what the problems are with importing different types of foods. They then complete an investigation into Brazil nuts and how these are farmed before looking at plantations and the importance of fairtrade.
Spring Term 2- Why is UK weather so unpredictable?
During the second half term, learners will look at the weather. They will learn what the difference between weather and climate is, how rainfall occurs and what the different types of rainfall are. They will then complete a geographical enquiry into the climate of the UK where they will use different resources such as climate graphs to help back up their answers.
Key Concept:
Interdependence, Sustainability, Environment, Processes.
Assessment Points:
One key piece of work which is marked with a feedback strip and an end of unit assessment during each half term:
Brazil Nut Case Study
End of unit assessment on food and farming.
UK Climate Enquiry
End of unit weather Assessment
Guidance:
Learners will receive guidance in a variety of ways. These include marked assessments and close the gap sessions, reports, feedback in books, 1:1 interaction, Google Classroom.
Key Vocabulary:
Environment
Industry
Farming
Food miles
Fair Trade
Plantation
Weather
Climate
Equator
Rainfall
Temperate
Weather
Climate
Enquiry
Unpredictable
Pressure
Relief
Convectional