Geography

Y3 Geography

Key Stage 2

Year 3

Mountains, Volcanoes and Earthquakes

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about the structure of the earth, what the earth is made of and where volcanoes and earthquakes occur and why.

What is the earth made of?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about mountain ranges across the world and how they are formed. We will also learn about how ocean trenches are formed.

What are fold mountains?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about how volcanoes are formed. We will then think about different types of volcanoes and we will conclude by recapping on where volcanoes are located.

How are volcanoes made?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about why tectonic plates move, what an earthquake is and why they occur.

How does an earthquake occur?

In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of a volcanic eruption. We will consider the immediate and long-term effects of the eruption and we will think about the reasons why people choose to live near volcanoes.

What happens when a volcano erupts?

In this lesson, we are going to be looking at a case study, which means an example, of an earthquake. We will also learn about the causes of a tsunami.

What happens when an earthquake occurs?

In this lesson, we are going to be learning about measures cities have taken to protect their people and the city's infrastructure against earthquakes.


Key Stage 2, Geography, Mountains, Volcanoes and Earthquakes