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This unit has been visually refreshed and now features new videos to enhance the learning experience. The core content of the unit remains unchanged.
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Name and locate the four countries on a map of the UK.
- Identify the country they live in.
- Identify the four seasons, the current season and describe some seasonal changes.
- Identify the four compass directions.
- Identify that the arrow on a compass always shows north.
- Use the compass directions to describe the location of features.
- Observe and describe daily weather patterns.
- Suggest appropriate clothing and activities for each season.
Lessons 2, 3 and 4 involve fieldwork on the school grounds. It is important to risk-assess the proposed route taking into account any relevant school risk assessment policies and procedures. Refer to the Before the lesson section in Lessons 2, 3 and 4 to prepare for these lessons. Please be aware these lessons may take longer than 1 hour.
Suggested prior learning
Y1/2 (A): What is it like here?
Get startedLessons
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: Where is the UK?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: What are the four seasons?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: What are the compass directions?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: What is the weather like today?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Is the weather the same everywhere in the UK?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: How do people prepare for the weather?
Key skills
Locational knowledge
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Key knowledge
Locational knowledge
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Key vocabulary
atlas
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Unit resources
Assessment – Geography Y1/2 (A): What is the weather like in the UK?
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Geography: Long-term plans
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Cross-curricular opportunities
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