• Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.
• Geography, Key Stage 1, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
• Use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage.
• Geography, Key Stage 2, Locational Knowledge
• Identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern and Southern Hemisphere, Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic, Antarctic Circle, Greenwich Meridian and time zones.
• Geography, Key Stage 2, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
• Use the 8 points of a compass, 4- and 6-figure grid references, symbols and key (including the use of Ordnance Survey maps) to build their knowledge of the United Kingdom and the wider world.
• A comprehensive world atlas with detailed maps and extensive country data.
• Facilitates a deeper understanding of geography through detailed maps and essential country statistics.
• This Collins Atlas is designed as an inclusive geographical resource with comprehensive maps of the world, including detailed representations of countries and significant physical features. It effectively supports the geography curriculum at Key Stage 1, enabling children to use atlases to identify the UK, its countries, and major global bodies.
• At Key Stage 2, the atlas enhances understanding of locational knowledge, presenting detailed maps that illustrate important geographical lines and time zones. It also introduces practical navigation skills like using compass points and understanding grid references, vital for exploring Ordnance Survey maps.
Moreover, this edition provides essential data on various countries including flags, area, population, and capital cities, tailored to enrich students' global perspective and geographical vocabulary.