UK human and physical features
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify and describe the main human and physical features of the UK using atlases and maps.
Key learning points
- Human features are things that are made by people and physical features occur naturally.
- Human and physical features of the UK can be located using atlases and maps.
- Digital maps of the UK can be annotated by adding labels and photographs to show significant features.
Keywords
Human feature - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.
Physical feature - A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
Digital map - A digital map is a map that you view and use on a computer.
Common misconception
Children who have not used digital maps before may be confused by the scales used.
Spend time demonstrating the zoom function so children don't get 'lost' in their digital maps.
Teacher tip
Digimaps or Google Earth can be used for the digital mapping task in this lesson. Both will allow children to search for specific places then annotate with text and photographs.
Equipment
Atlases and digital mapping will be needed
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which continent is yellow?
Q2.What colour is Asia on the map?
Q3.Which continent is orange?
Q4.The UK is in the continent of ...
Q5.What is the name of ocean A?
Q6.What is the name of ocean B?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which nation of the UK is orange?
Q2.What colour is Wales on this UK map?
Q3.Can you match the UK nation to their capital city?
Q4.Which feature is not a human feature?
Q5.Which feature is a physical feature?
Q6.What is the highest mountain in the UK?
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