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Where can I build a castle?

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of We Are Britain Castles

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Objectives

Geography

  • Name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas.
  • Use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features and key human features.
  • Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries.
  • Devise a simple map.
  • Use and construct basic symbols in a key.

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.

Provided Resources

  • Information sheets covering Maps of Great Britain

You Will Need

  • Atlases for the class

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