
Fully resourced for interactive learning and geographical exploration | Ideal for 60-minute lessons
Are you looking for an engaging way to teach your KS2 students about the physical features of the UK? This outstanding geography lesson is designed to develop their geographical skills, deepen their understanding of the UK’s diverse landscapes, and inspire curiosity through interactive tools and hands-on activities.
What’s included:
✔ A detailed lesson plan with clear learning objectives and structured activities
✔ A captivating PowerPoint presentation to support the lesson and visualise key geographical concepts
✔ A range of activity sheets to reinforce learning and encourage independent thinking
✔ Guided instructions for using Google Maps to compare UK regions and their physical features
✔ A presentation template for students to create a comparison between East Anglia and Cumbria
✔ Extension activities for comparing other regions of the UK using structured templates
Skills and knowledge covered:
- Identifying Physical Features: Learn about mountains, rivers, lakes, coasts, and islands in the UK
- Google Maps Exploration: Use Google Maps to compare the physical features of different UK regions
- Comparative Analysis: Discuss how physical features impact tourism, agriculture, industry, and transport
- Presentation Creation: Present a comparison of two UK regions, using a structured guidelines sheet
- Extension Activity: Compare other regions of the UK and their physical features with a template to organise their findings
Why this lesson stands out:
✔ Encourages geographical exploration and critical thinking
✔ Supports cross-curricular learning with ICT, English, and PSHE
✔ Provides hands-on activities and real-world application through Google Maps
✔ Adaptable for different ability levels and lesson durations
✔ Ready-to-use with minimal prep – ideal for busy teachers or formal observations
Perfect for:
- KS2 geography lessons
- Developing map reading and comparison skills
- Cross-curricular projects involving geography, ICT, and English
- Supporting National Curriculum objectives for geography
- Observation or interview lessons
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