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Year 6 - Geography

Natural resources and sustainability: focus on Africa

Around the world in 80 days: what have we learnt about our world?

Unit Summary

This unit revisits key geographical themes through a global journey. Pupils explore news stories, regional features and environmental issues across all continents, using maps, data and fieldwork skills to reflect on what it means to think like a geographer.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to list some of Africa's natural resources and describe some of the consequences of mining cobalt.

Key Notes

  • There are a range of landscapes, climates and biomes in Africa.
  • Africa has a range of natural resources that are exported around the world.
  • The mining and collection of Africa's natural resources is not always sustainable and ethical.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • natural resources: Natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs.
  • minerals: Minerals are chemical substances that are formed naturally and are found in the ground or in rocks.
  • non-renewable: Non-renewable means something that cannot be replaced and will eventually run out.
  • renewable: Renewable means that something can be re-used and will not be used up or run out.
  • economy: The economy is the way money in a particular area is made and spent.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may not fully appreciate the wide range of landscapes, physical features and biomes in Africa.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

There are a range of landscapes, climates and biomes in Africa. Africa has a range of natural resources that are exported around the world.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'natural resources'

Natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may not fully appreciate the wide range of landscapes, physical features and biomes in Africa. Correction: Spend some time exploring different countries and regions, including major cities and different types of biome.

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