This Geography scheme of work teacher video provides essential background knowledge for delivering lessons on minerals and their role as natural resources. It supports teacher confidence by clearly explaining what minerals are, how they are classified, and how they are used in everyday life. The video explores the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals, giving practical examples such as copper, gold, aluminium, clay, and quartz. It explains how minerals are formed and how they are extracted from the Earth through processes like mining and quarrying. Teachers are introduced to key terminology and the impact of mineral extraction on people and the environment.

The video outlines both the benefits of mineral use (such as job creation and material innovation) and the challenges (including deforestation and pollution). This teacher video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography – Resources and sustainability materials, offering clear subject knowledge to support engaging, accurate, and responsible teaching about the Earth’s natural resources.

See more of our Year 4 and our Year 5 and Year 6 Geography scheme of work.

• Geography, Year 4, Why are rainforests important to us?, Lesson 2: What is the Amazon rainforest like?
• Geography, Year 4, Why are rainforests important to us?, Lesson 4: How are rainforests changing?
• Geography, Year 5, Would you like to live in the desert?, Lesson 4: How can people use deserts?
• Geography, Year 6, Where does our energy come from?, Lesson 1: Why is energy important?