Geography - Introduction to the UK - Lesson 1 - KS2

United Kingdom - Geography - KS2

A high-quality geography education should inspire in pupils a curiosity and fascination about the world and its people. Pupils should name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their identifying human and physical characteristics, key topographical features (including hills, mountains, coasts, and rivers). These lessons discuss what the United Kingdom is? Where is the United Kingdom? How was the Union Jack created? What’s the difference between the UK and GB. England’s population, the Capital City: London, Parliaments, and the house of commons. National Dish of England, the influences on the English cuisine, national emblem: red rose and national animal: lion. Lastly focusing on the physical and human geography of England. Scotland’s population, the Capital City, national dish of Scotland, national emblem thistle, its history, and the national animal: unicorn. Also included is the mystery of the Loch Ness Monster and the Scottish tartan. Lastly focusing on the physical and human geography of Scotland. Wales’ population, the Capital City, national dish of Wales, national emblem leek and daffodil, its history, and the national animal: red dragon. Lastly focusing on the physical and human geography of Wales. Northern Ireland’s population, the Capital City, national dish of Northern Ireland, national emblem shamrock and harp, its history, and the national animal: red deer. Lastly focusing on the physical and human geography of Northern Ireland. Key information included, England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, continent, Europe, the English Channel, North Sea, Celtic Sea, Irish Sea, Atlantic Ocean, the UK’s map, capital cities, national emblems, national symbols, national animals, national flag. Rose, thistle, daffodils, and shamrock. Mythical creatures Loch Ness and red dragon. These 5 lessons come in a fully Editable PowerPoints (Learning Objectives, and Engaging Premium Quality Slides). There are 5 lessons in this bundle: 1. Introduction to the UK 2. England 3. Scotland 4. Wales 5. Northern Ireland Suggested tasks are also included, interactive True or false task, worksheet, creating a leaflet, and creating research map. Learning Objectives: • To learn about the United Kingdom • To learn about England • To learn about Scotland • To learn about Wales • To learn about Northern Ireland