Lesson Planning

Respond to a letter from the Duke of Normandy asking class to build a new castle. Use atlases to identify countries, capital cities and seas. Draw a simple map and indicate where the best location for the new castle might be. Present ideas to the Duke - will he be impressed?

Teaching Outcomes
To use geographical knowledge when choosing the best location for building a castle.

Children will:

• Use geographical vocabulary when choosing the best location for building a castle.
• Make a simple map and key with different environments.
• Use atlases to identify UK countries, capitals and surrounding seas.