• Use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.
• 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.
• Geography, Key Stage 2, Locational Knowledge
• Name and locate counties and cities of the United Kingdom, geographical regions and their human and physical characteristics, key topographical features and land-use patterns and changes over time.
• Geography, Key Stage 3, Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
• Build on their knowledge of globes, maps and atlases, and apply and develop this knowledge routinely in the classroom and in the field.
• A detailed physical map of the UK, detailing the cities and towns.
• Shaded to show the land levels and illustrating the surrounding seas and the UK in relation to the rest of Europe.
• This educational map is an effective tool for enhancing geographical knowledge in Key Stage 2 pupils. It focuses on teaching the use of maps, atlases, globes, and digital mapping to understand the geographical features of the United Kingdom. Pupils learn to locate various landmarks while building familiarity with map symbols and grid references.
• The map supports curriculum aims involving compass points, grid references, and symbol interpretation through practical application. As pupils explore detailed markings of cities, rivers, mountains, and other features on this A1 laminated map, they gain skills in navigation and geographical recognition.
Additionally, this resource helps teach locational knowledge, enabling pupils to name and locate key UK counties and cities. They will understand the physical and human characteristics that define different regions, such as land use patterns and topographical changes over time, making the physical map a vital part of engaging geography lessons.