Label and Identify: Countries That Border China – Geography Map Activity
This hands-on geography resource helps pupils learn about the countries that share a border with China. Pupils are given a map of Asia and tasked with identifying and labelling the 14 countries that border China. The activity builds locational knowledge, map skills, and geopolitical awareness, making it perfect for KS2 and lower KS3 learners studying continents, countries, or Asia-specific units.
1. Builds Geographical Knowledge:
Students learn to locate China and its neighbouring countries on a map—reinforcing spatial awareness and world geography.
2. Supports Map Skills Development:
The activity encourages use of atlases or digital maps, helping pupils practise locating, identifying, and labelling physical and political features.
3. Enhances Global Awareness:
Understanding China’s borders offers a gateway into discussions about trade, travel, climate, and international relations.
4. Versatile and Easy to Use:
Suitable for individual, paired, or group work, this resource can be used for classwork, homework, or as part of a larger geography project.
5. Promotes Cross-Curricular Links:
Supports discussions in history, current events, or cultural studies by highlighting China’s geopolitical importance.
6. Differentiated Options Available:
Includes both blank and partially labelled maps to support a range of learners, including EAL or those needing extra scaffolding.
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