European Countries
This geography scheme of work for Key Stage Two gets the children to investigate the different political and physical features that can be found in countries that are part of the continent of Europe. The class can complete postcards and holiday brochures to record the similarities and differences between different locations.
Investigate the different political and physical features that can be found in countries that are part of the continent of Europe
Lesson One : European Capitals
Identify and locate some of the different countries and name their matching capital cities that are part of the European continent in the world
Lesson Two : Mountains, Lakes and Rivers
Practise using an atlas to identify and describe the location of some of the different physical features that can be found in countries on the continent of Europe
Lesson Three : Mystery Country
Select and record quiz questions to describe some of the physical and political features that can be found in countries that are part of Europe
Lesson Four : Weather Postcards
Design and produce a series of postcards to describe the climate and weather that can be found in different European countries
Lesson Five : European Vacation
Investigate how to produce a holiday brochure using maps to describe one of the special countries that can be found in Europe
Lesson Six : Europe Quiz
Devise and record a selection of true and false question about some of the different countries that can be found in Europe using maps
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Cities, Towns and Villages
Research and present the history of a range of different buildings and people that are part of the local community using a school exhibition
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Recycling
Research and present some of the benefits and disadvantages that can be produced when recycling different materials at home and in school
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Viking Pots
Develop and refine a range of different art and design techniques when working with clay to make pots that represent Viking culture and traditions
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Bronze Age
Research and illustrate how life in Britain developed and changed during the Bronze Age including the growth of communities and trade