• 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 1, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
• Use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features, devise a simple map and use and construct basic symbols in a key.
• Geography, Key Stage 1, Locational Knowledge
• Name and locate the world’s 7 continents and 5 oceans.
• Geography, Key Stage 1, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
• Use simple fieldwork and observational skills to study the geography of their school and its grounds and the key human and physical features of its surrounding environment.
• A foundational school atlas designed to foster map skills and geographical knowledge.
• This atlas combines clear maps and engaging photographs with quizzes to bridge geographical knowledge with real-world places.
• Facilitating early geographical discovery, this atlas employs clear, child-friendly maps meshed with fascinating photographs to bring the world into the classroom. It's an effective tool in making geography relatable and engaging for young minds by connecting maps to real global locations and cultures.
• Aligned with the Key Stage 1 Geography curriculum, the atlas emphasises geographical skills and fieldwork. It encourages the utilisation of world maps, atlases, and globes for identifying geographical features. Such activities are instrumental in enhancing spatial awareness and understanding of children about their world.
Supporting curriculum objectives further, this resource aids in developing map-reading skills through an introduction to basic symbols and their uses. It offers a practical approach towards recognising landmarks and creating simple maps, providing a foundation for geographical knowledge and exploration.
• Clear, child-friendly maps
• 'Balloons' link photos of real places to each map
• Encourages the early development of map skills and knowledge of the world