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UK human and physical features
I can identify and describe the main human and physical features of the UK using atlases and maps.
Lesson 1 of 6
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UK human and physical features
I can identify and describe the main human and physical features of the UK using atlases and maps.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Human features are things that are made by people and physical features occur naturally.
- Human and physical features of the UK can be located using atlases and maps.
- Digital maps of the UK can be annotated by adding labels and photographs to show significant features.
Keywords
Human feature - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.
Physical feature - A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
Digital map - A digital map is a map that you view and use on a computer.
Common misconception
Children who have not used digital maps before may be confused by the scales used.
Spend time demonstrating the zoom function so children don't get 'lost' in their digital maps.
Digimaps or Google Earth can be used for the digital mapping task in this lesson. Both will allow children to search for specific places then annotate with text and photographs.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Atlases and digital mapping will be needed
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2025), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Which continent is yellow?
Which continent is yellow?
Europe
Antarctica
North America
Q2.What colour is Asia on the map?
What colour is Asia on the map?
yellow
blue
green
Q3.Which continent is orange?
Which continent is orange?
Oceania
Asia
Antarctica
Q4.The UK is in the continent of ...
The UK is in the continent of ...
Q5.What is the name of ocean A?
What is the name of ocean A?
Atlantic
Southern
Arctic
Indian
Q6.What is the name of ocean B?
What is the name of ocean B?
Pacific
Southern
Arctic
Indian
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Which nation of the UK is orange?
Which nation of the UK is orange?
England
Northern Ireland
Wales
Q2.What colour is Wales on this UK map?
What colour is Wales on this UK map?
orange
yellow
green
Q3.Can you match the UK nation to their capital city?
Can you match the UK nation to their capital city?
London
Belfast
Cardiff
Edinburgh
Q4.Which feature is not a human feature?
Which feature is not a human feature?
Edinburgh Castle
Stormont Northern Ireland
London Eye
Q5.Which feature is a physical feature?
Which feature is a physical feature?
a train station
Q6.What is the highest mountain in the UK?
What is the highest mountain in the UK?
Slieve Donard
Scafell Pike
Yr Wyddfa