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Year 2
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.
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You can describe what the local area is like where you live, and name some jobs that people do there.
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You can describe and show with maps where you usually go in your local area.
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You can use weather data to describe the pattern of weather where you live and explain how this might vary across the UK.
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You can identify and locate some personal, local and national landmarks and give some reasons why they are important.
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You can do fieldwork to help you describe, locate and explain special features of your local area.
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