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.
Explore the Houses of Parliament - An excellent website for children, tour round and even take the Who am I? quiz.
Holidays 4 - An interactive activity to learn more about seaside holidays in 1940’s, 1950’s and 1970’s by looking at photographs.
Holidays 6 - An interactive activity to practice sequencing photographs of seaside holidays in 1920’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and 1970’s.
Holidays 7 - An interactive activity where you have to sort the seaside photos by order of when they were taken.