Year 6 - Geography
Geographical skills: Describing the UK
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Unit Summary
This unit revisits key geographical themes through a global journey. Pupils explore news stories, regional features and environmental issues across all continents, using maps, data and fieldwork skills to reflect on what it means to think like a geographer.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use maps and geographical skills to investigate the geography of the UK.
Key Notes
- The UK has a range of landscapes, settlement types, land uses and industries.
- We can use maps and other data sources to investigate differences in life across the UK.
- We can use geographical skills to investigate differences across the UK.
Vocabulary To Learn
- land use: Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.
- industry: Industry is the business of turning raw materials into finished products usually in factories.
- population density: Population density is the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.
- diversity: Diversity is the variety of human, physical or cultural characteristics in a geographical area.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Some learners may be less confident with the use of aerial images, maps and data.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
The UK has a range of landscapes, settlement types, land uses and industries. We can use maps and other data sources to investigate differences in life across the UK.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'land use'
Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: Some learners may be less confident with the use of aerial images, maps and data. Correction: Spend additional time recapping and consolidating learners' geographical skills in using maps and other sources of information.
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- Geography in the news Study Guide
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- Natural resources and sustainability: focus on Africa Study Guide
- The role of geographers: focus on Europe Study Guide
- Tourism: Oceania Study Guide
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