Islands
This geography scheme of work for Key Stage One gets the children to identify, record and compare some of the physical and political geographical features specific to islands with other locations around the world. The class can write letters and reports describing how employment and schooling work on an island location.
Identify, record and compare some of the physical and political geographical features specific to islands with other locations around the world
Lesson One : What Location
Identify, describe and record some of the similarities and differences between a range of different locations that can be found around the world
Lesson Two : Isle of Skye
Explore how to select and list a set of matching questions that can be used to compare living on a small island with other some locations in the world
Lesson Three : Island People
Investigate how to identify, describe and compare some of the different jobs that can be completed and performed by the residents living on an island
Lesson Four : Island Schools
Explore how to describe and compare school life for different primary and secondary aged pupils living on an island with a matching mainland location
Lesson Five : Island Holiday
Explain and record how to plan a family holiday to an island location listing some of the possible events and experiences that could happen on the trip
Lesson Six : Island Postcard
Practise writing some holiday postcards to identify and compare the physical and political features of islands with other locations found around the world
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Seaside Holidays
Describe and compare how families enjoyed seaside holidays together in the past with similar events and experiences enjoyed by families today
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Capacity Measurements
Explain and model how to measure, calculate and record the capacities of different containers and vessels working with non-standard and standard units
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Match Visit
Select and use special vocabulary including conjunctions and time adverbials to plan and write a recount of a family visit to a football match as part of a tournament competition
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Castle Defense
Investigate and record different ways that castles were constructed and located in the past to provide protection to the inhabitants and local community