World Heritage Sites are places that are internationally important for their cultural and natural heritage. Through the UNESCO World Heritage programme, these special places are identified and protected for all of humanity, for now and for the future. The following resources can be adapted for a wide range of key stages in geography and citizenship lessons.
The Jurassic Coast is an ideal topic to use for the Geography Key Stage 2 curriculum unit 'Investigating Coasts' . Download a free scheme of work which will give you some creative ideas on how to deliver this unit of work in the classroom.
Why would you think twice about retiring to Lyme Regis in 50 years time? In this case study, pupils are presented with a mystery that they must solve in order to answer this question. Suitable for Geography at KS 3-4. Written in partnership with the Royal Geographical Society .
On the 18th January 2007, a 62,000 tonne cargo ship 'The MSC Napoli', was beached near Branscombe, on the Jurassic Coast. This case study focuses on the effect of the environmental disaster. Suitable for Geography and/or Citizenship at KS2 and KS3.
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