The UK and its surrounding seas
I can locate the UK on a globe and world map and annotate a map with key information.
The UK and its surrounding seas
I can locate the UK on a globe and world map and annotate a map with key information.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The United Kingdom, called the UK for short, is a country that is part of the continent of Europe.
- The UK consists of a large island, part of another island and many smaller islands.
- The UK is separated from Europe by the North Sea and English Channel, and from Ireland by the Irish Sea.
Keywords
Country - A country is an area of land that has its own government and can be large or small.
Island - An island is a piece of land, smaller than a continent, that is surrounded by water.
Coastline - A coastline is the boundary between the land and the sea or ocean.
English Channel - The English Channel is a narrow part of the Atlantic Ocean that separates the south coast of England from France.
Common misconception
The Republic of Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
The Republic of Ireland is part of Europe.
Licence
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