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Classroom Key Stage 2 / KS2 - Geography Activities & Resources
Welcome to the Geography section of the Key Stage 2 classroom. This KS2 Geography area helps children at Key Stage 2 level to enhance their learning of topics such as places, the environment and the weather.
Within the KS2 Geography section children are able to develop their Geography Skills through a number of interactive activities relating to map reading, using compasses, reading grid references and understanding coordinates.
One of the main aspects of KS2 Geography is learning about Places. Within the Places section children are able to develop their knowledge of the United Kingdom by learning about places of special interest, national parks and population data. This section also helps children to learn about continents and countries in Europe and The World by viewing images and taking part in fun interactive activities.
Children can investigate the important issues regarding Environmental Change, including pollution, conservation and climate change. The section includes quizzes, games and interactive activities relating to topics such as recycling, ecological foot printing, animals and wildlife. There are also several case studies to help children learn about real-life Geography issues.
The Weather section helps children to understand about types of weather through a range of interactive activities. They are also able to learn about the effects of the weather and weather around the world. In the Water section children are able to study the different uses of water, learn about rivers and coasts, find out about the water cycle and discover ways of conserving water.
Part of the Key Stage 2 Geography curriculum is to learn about different Settlements so this section includes information and activities relating to land and building use, village settlers, British place names and settlements in Europe.
The resources and activities in the KS2 Geography section are in an interactive, online, or printable format that brings a differing dynamic to the subject for children studying at Key Stage 2.
Flowers of the British Isles - Interactive activity to match the correct flower to the right country that it represents.
House of Parliament - The official site of the Houses of Parliament, the House of Commons and the House of Lords.
Old Maps - This site gives access to lots of old maps dated between 1846 and 1899 - just type in you address.
