Features, Sustainability and Biodiversity in Oman
Oman is a wonderous country full of fascinating geographical features, rich cultural heritage and a wealth of history.
This module is designed to immerse Key Stage 3 pupils (ages 11–13) in the unique landscapes, biodiversity, and sustainable practices of Oman.
This module offers a range of engaging lessons that develop geographical skills, deepen understanding of sustainability and gain understanding of the country’s ecosystems to enhance understanding of Oman.
Within this module, you will find the following topics:
- Coastal features
- Ecotourism case study: Thousand Night’s Camp
- Arabian Sea humpback whales
- Mangroves of Mahoot Island
You can access the resources by clinking on the links below or by using the StoryMap below.
Links to the National Curriculum
Physical geography relating to: geological timescales and plate tectonics; rocks, weathering and soils; weather and climate, including the change in climate from the Ice Age to the present; and glaciation, hydrology and coasts.
Physical geography, including: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts, rivers, mountains, volcanoes and earthquakes, and the water cycle.
Human geography relating to: population and urbanisation; international development; economic activity in the primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary sectors; and the use of natural resources.
Understand how human and physical processes interact to influence, and change landscapes, environments and the climate; and how human activity relies on effective functioning of natural systems.
All images, unless otherwise stated, used in the resources are © Ana Maria Pavalache / Jewel of Arabia or licensed under the Pexels creative comms license.
