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Local area: why is (our place) special?
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You can describe where a place is and how to get there using address, maps and geographical vocabulary.
You can describe what the local area is like where you live, and name some jobs that people do there.
You can describe and show with maps where you usually go in your local area.
You can use weather data to describe the pattern of weather where you live and explain how this might vary across the UK.
You can identify and locate some personal, local and national landmarks and give some reasons why they are important.
You can do fieldwork to help you describe, locate and explain special features of your local area.
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