The UK and its surrounding seas
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can locate the UK on a globe and world map and annotate a map with key information.
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.
Teacher tip
You can add a slide after slide 12 showing your local area.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is an island?
Q2.Which of these statements correctly describe a country?
Q3.You can use a to find places in an area.
Q4.What would you use to help you read a map?
Q5.What is an ocean?
Q6.What is a continent?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the abbreviation 'the UK' stand for?
Q2.What continent is the United Kingdom in?
Q3.What is the name of the channel that is located to the south of England?
Q4.What is the name of the sea that separates northern Europe from the United Kingdom?
Q5.What is the name of the sea that lies in between Great Britain and Ireland?
Q6.What is a coastline?
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