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Exploring the Alps
In this Geography video, teachers are supported in introducing the Alps by exploring its formation, climate, land use and environmental challenges.
The video provides a clear overview of both physical and human geography, with explanations and examples to help pupils understand key concepts. Teachers are guided in explaining that the Alps span eight countries, including France, Italy, Switzerland, and Austria and consist of fold mountains formed by tectonic plate collisions. Climate variations, vegetation zones, and animal adaptations are explored, alongside human settlement, farming, and tourism. Environmental challenges such as melting glaciers, rising temperatures and landslide risks are included, helping pupils develop a deeper understanding of natural processes and human-environment interaction.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography climate videos, and supports pupils in developing a deeper understanding of Europe’s geography, natural processes and human-environment interaction.
See more of our Year 5 Geography scheme of work.
