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Classroom Key Stage 1 / KS1 — Geography Activities & Resources

Welcome to the Geography section of the Key Stage 1 classroom where children can learn a wide range of Geography skills such as map and globe reading and can further their knowledge about topics such as places, environmental change, weather, water and transport.

Through a number of interactive activities relating to Globes, Maps and Plans Key Stage 1 Geography pupils are able to learn how to read and use maps, understand co-ordinates on a grid, plan routes and identify Ordnance Survey symbols.

The Places section helps children to learn about interesting places in the United Kingdom such as the seaside, islands, Mount Snowdon and London. It also helps children to develop their knowledge of Places further afield, in Europe and the rest of the World, via a range of fun activities and virtual tours suitable for Key Stage 1 learners.

Children are encouraged to look at issues involving Environmental Change including climate change, conservation, pollution and recycling.

Weather is also an important aspect of Key Stage 1 Geography and children are able to learn about the different types of weather, the effects of weather and the varying weather and climates around the world.

The Key Stage 1 Geography area also includes a section on Transport and a section on Water, covering rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and uses of water.

The resources and activities in the KS1 Geography section are in an interactive, online, or printable format that brings a differing dynamic to the subject for children studying at Key Stage 1.

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The World

A Balloon’s Journey - Interactive activity to follow a balloon around the World

A kid's life in Mexico - Infomation about living in Mexico

Africa – The Facts - Online facts about Africa

Amazon Interactive - Explore the geography of the Ecuadorian Amazon through online games and activities.

Asia – The Facts - Online facts about Asia

Australia - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Australia

Barnaby Bear - Take a tour around the world with Barnaby bear.

Barnaby's Travels - Find out about Barnaby Bear's travels from the Lancashire NGFL

Bear Abroad - Interactive activities following the adventures of a bear abroad

Canada - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Canada

Caribbean - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Caribbean

China - Whiteboard activity based on photos of China

Country flags - Test yourself - which flag belongs to which country.

Desert Life - A site which educates and explores with our readers, the beauty, life and culture of the North American deserts.

Egypt - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Egypt

Flag Clipart - Asia - Clipart of flags from Asian countries

Flag Clipart - North America - Clipart of flags from North America countries

Flag Clipart - Oceania - Clipart of flags from Oceania countries

Flag Clipart - South America - Clipart of flags from South American countries

Flags Clipart - Africa - Clipart of flags from African countries

Florida - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Florida

Funbrain Where Am I - An interactive look at the world and you have to say where you are.

Global Eye - Information and map about Vision Aid’s work overseas

Hong Kong - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Hong Kong

India - Whiteboard activity based on photos of India

Japan - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Japan

Lonely Planet Destinations - Type in where you want to go and Lonely Planet will give you information, photographs and facts about that place.

Mexico - Information about Mexico

Mexico - Whiteboard activity based on photos of Mexico

New York - Whiteboard activity based on photos of New York

North America – The Facts - Online facts about North America

Oceania – The Facts - Online facts about Oceania

Other Barnaby Bear Websites - A collection of Barnaby Bear Websites

Pitara Geography - A simple online device which allows you to compare countries around the world.

Places Clipart - Clipart of places in the world.

South America – The Facts - Online facts about South America

Ted’s travels - Interactive website about the places Ted visits

The Horta Family - Find out about a Mexican family from Tocuaro

Transport - Interactive activity where you can see different forms of transport in action.

Virtual Bangladesh - Virtual Bangladesh is an award winning site about the beautiful nation of Bangladesh.

Vision Aid - Official website of Vision Aid

Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? - BBC site to help support Geography at KS1

World Facts - Online facts about the World

Zoom School - Africa - Learn all about Africa including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Antarctica - Learn all about Antarctica including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Australia - Learn all about Australia including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Brazil - Learn all about Brazil including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Canada - Learn all about Canada including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - China - Learn all about China including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Great Wall of China - Learn all about the Great Wall of China. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Japan - Learn all about Japan including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - Mexico - Learn all about Mexico including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.

Zoom School - USA - Learn all about America including its climate, animals, culture and lots more. From Zoom School.