Misty Mountain Sierra — Cornerstones curriculum project

Misty Mountain Sierra

Year 4GeographyLegacy project

Use our pre-planned Year 4 geography project, Misty Mountain Sierra, to teach children about the human and physical features of mountain environments. This project develops children’s knowledge of mountain formation, settlement, climate zones and the water cycle.

Project scope

Misty Mountain Sierra provides a structured approach to Geography, outlining key subjects and topics including:

Art and design

Computing

Maths

Music

PE

PSHE

Reading

Science

Spoken Language

Writing

Topics covered

  • Mountains
  • Physical geographical features
  • The water cycle

What's included

Misty Mountain Sierra is a comprehensive Geography project that boasts an array of essentials including:

59 Lesson activities
42 Resources
  • Knowledge Organiser

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