Geography — Physical Geography

Exam board: AQA  |  Back to subjects

Board-Specific Note

AQA specification; content aligns with the national A-Level syllabus.

Learning Objectives

• Explain coastal processes
• Describe plate tectonics
• Understand river systems

Key Points

• Erosion, deposition, transportation
• Plate boundaries and hazards
• Drainage basins and flooding

Lesson Plan (50 minutes)

1. Starter (5 min): Recall prior knowledge of physical geography with quick questions.
2. Teaching (15 min): Work through each of the learning objectives, explaining principles step by step.
3. Key points review (5 min): Revisit the key points together, confirming understanding.
4. Worked example (10 min): Model the example question: Name a coastal erosional landform. Solution: Cliffs, headlands, bays, arches, stacks
5. Practice (10 min): Students attempt the practice questions independently; circulate and support.
6. Plenary (5 min): Review answers and address misconceptions.

Homework

• Describe how an arch forms
• Explain the impact of a plate boundary
• List causes of flooding in a river basin

Assessment

Check practice answers against the model answer; use the built-in practice questions as formative assessment.