Geography for KS1 mapping and islands

Here are 3 great resources for KS1 geography. They work on a variety of geography skills including understanding symbols and keys, directional language, use of maps and atlas, identifying the human and physical features of islands. There is also a printable display of islands from around the world for your geography working wall.

Included is:

Islands Geography for ks1
What an island is lesson starter
A worksheet differentiated 3 ways
Human and physical features of islands lesson starter
Pictures of various islands around the world for display

Mapping for KS1
Included are two lesson starters aimed at introducing KS1 pupils to mapping.

Each lesson starter includes lots of questions which can be used by talk partners or whole class to aid students in developing their understanding.

Part one: understanding symbols and keys (18 page PDF)
Part two: understanding compass directions and using language (12 page PDF)

The British Isles for KS1
Included is a lesson starter (15 page PDF) aimed at using directional language to identify the location of various British Islands. There is a no prep challenge at the end for pupils to practice their directional language with a partner.