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What is life like in London?

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Locating London

I can locate London and identify its features, including the River Thames on maps and aerial photographs.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

London as a capital city

I can explain what is special about a capital city and locate, name and describe some of London’s most significant landmarks.

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1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

London travel and transport

I can identify and name different types of transport used in London and describe some good and bad points about them.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

London parks and green spaces

I can explain why it is important for cities like London to have parks and green spaces.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

The River Thames

I can explain the importance of the River Thames to London.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video

Planning a day out in London

I can explain how to travel to London, describe the landmarks you would like to visit on a day out and how to plan a route around them, using maps and geographical vocabulary.

1 Slide deck

1 Worksheet

2 Quizzes

1 Video