Year 3

What is the geography of Northern Ireland?

In this lesson, we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents, and locate the UK on a world map. We will then zoom into Northern Ireland and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We will then think about urban and rural land use in Northern Ireland, as well as in your local area!

Year 3

What is the geography of Northern Ireland?

In this lesson, we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents, and locate the UK on a world map. We will then zoom into Northern Ireland and look at the different human and physical geographical features. We will then think about urban and rural land use in Northern Ireland, as well as in your local area!

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Locate Northern Ireland on a map of the United Kingdom and identify cities and regions
  2. Identify important physical characteristics of the country
  3. Explore how land use and physical features are different to Wales.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is not one of the seven continents of the world?
Asia
Europe
North America
Correct answer: The UK
Q2.
Which of these is not a country in the UK?
England
Northern Ireland
Correct answer: Republic of Ireland
Scotland
Q3.
Which of these is a human geographical feature?
national park
river
Correct answer: university
valley
Q4.
Which of these things is a physical geographical feature?
Correct answer: A cliff
castle
train station
village
Q5.
What is 80% of land in Wales used for?
Correct answer: Agriculture
Human settlements
National Parks
Tourism

5 Questions

Q1.
In which continent is Northern Ireland located?
Asia
Correct answer: Europe
North America
The UK
Q2.
Which of these is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
Correct answer: Belfast
Cardiff
Dublin
London
Q3.
Which of these are human geographical features found in Northern Ireland?
mountains
national parks
rivers and lakes
Correct answer: shops and schools
Q4.
Which of these things are physical geographical features found in Northern Ireland ?
castles
factories
Correct answer: lakes
universities
Q5.
What is the Giant's Causeway?
A castle
A museum in Belfast
Correct answer: A rock formation on the coast
A seaside town