Regions and counties of the UK
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name and locate some of the UK’s regions and counties.
Key learning points
- The countries of the UK are divided into smaller areas known as regions and counties.
- Maps can be used to identify the size and location of the UK's counties.
- The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Keywords
Region - A region is a part of a country or the world.
County - A county is an area within a country that runs services such as transport, education, policing, waste management, etc.
Map - A map is a two-dimensional representation of an area, showing geographical features and where they are in relation to each other.
Common misconception
The UK is the same as Great Britain
The UK is short for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland is not in Great Britain.
Teacher tip
You may want to start with the region with which students are most familiar and move from there. A reminder of key compass directions will also help with the name of several of the regions of England in particular.
Equipment
Atlas
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What city is the capital of the UK?
Q2.Which of the following countries lies the furthest North?
Q3.Which of the following countries is not part of the United Kingdom?
Q4.Edinburgh is the capital city of which UK country?
Q5.Which UK country is the second largest in terms of area?
Q6.Which country of the United Kingdom shares a land border with two other UK countries?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following countries is not part of the United Kingdom?
Q2.Which UK country is the largest by area?
Q3.Which country in the United Kingdom does not share a land border with the others?
Q4.Which two regions are found in the far North of England?
Q5.If you were to travel to London from the South West of England, through which other region would you travel into?
Q6.Place these English regions in order, from furthest North to furthest South.
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