What is the United Kingdom?

In today's lesson, we join Miss Browne in learning about the geographical location of the UK, and the countries within the UK. We will draw a map of the countries within the UK and label with seas surrounding it.

What is the United Kingdom?

In today's lesson, we join Miss Browne in learning about the geographical location of the UK, and the countries within the UK. We will draw a map of the countries within the UK and label with seas surrounding it.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. To situate the United Kingdom on a map of the world & of Europe
  2. To identify the countries of the United Kingdom
  3. To articulate that the United Kingdom is made up of islands and identify the surrounding seas

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3 Questions

Q1.
How many continents are there?
3
4
6
Correct answer: 7
Q2.
Which country is NOT part of the United Kingdom?
England
Correct answer: Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Q3.
Select the three seas that surround the United Kingdom
Arabian Sea
Correct answer: English Channel
Correct answer: Irish Sea
Correct answer: North Sea

Lesson appears in

UnitGeography / London in the United Kingdom (shared with History, EY transition unit)

Geography