Key Question:
How do corries form?
Terms:
· Corrie
· Cirque
· Tarn
Starter:
Video: Landforms of upland glaciation in Loch Lomond
Tasks:
· TDQT
· Using H p102 and/or p259-261, add the key terms above to your ‘Glaciation’ glossary and write a meaning for them.
· Using H p102 and what you learned from the video clip, explain the formation of a corrie. It is essential that you use at least one diagram to help you to do this.
· Complete activity 1(a) from H p103
Exam Tip:
Describe fully means to do more than list what you can see. You must use place names, link evidence from sources, and ‘paint a picture’ for the reader (ideally using similes).
Plenary:
D/E: What is a corrie?
C: Describe the main features of a corrie (using evidence from a photo or OS map).
B: Explain the formation of a corrie.
