Year 1 - Geography
The UK's place in the world
Continents and oceans: what can we find out about the world?
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Unit Summary
This unit uses globes, maps and satellite images to explore the world's continents, oceans, rivers and mountains. Pupils locate key features and landmarks and begin to understand the UK's position in the wider world.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use atlases and maps to locate the UK in the world.
Key Notes
- Continents are divided into smaller areas known as countries.
- The UK is a country located in Europe with the Atlantic Ocean to its west.
- We may have friends and family who live in other countries in the world.
- We can locate the UK on a globe and our location in the UK on a map.
Vocabulary To Learn
- UK: The United Kingdom (UK) includes the countries of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
- country: A country is an area of land that has its own government and can be large or small.
- Europe: Europe is a continent in the Northern hemisphere.
- globe: A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Ireland is part of the UK
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
Continents are divided into smaller areas known as countries. The UK is a country located in Europe with the Atlantic Ocean to its west.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'UK'
The United Kingdom (UK) includes the countries of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Ireland is part of the UK. Correction: Northern Ireland is part of the UK.
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