lesson 3 britain

Britain!!

Starter- 1. Name the four countries of the British Isles.2. Name a town/city in each country.

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

Our Island Home

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

A Jigsaw!

8,000 years ago there were no borders in these islands – because hardly anyone lived here!

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

But over time different tribes arrived and fought over things like land and religion.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

In the end borders were built between different areas – we still have them today!!

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

Find the places

I am going to flash a place name on the board you need to in your teams find the place and write down if it is in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

Where am I???

NORWICH

Where am I???

OXFORD

Where am I???

ABERDEEN

Where am I???

BELFAST

Where am I???

FIFE

Where am I???

BRISTOL

Where am I???

WREXHAM

Where am I???

GLASGOW

Where am I???

PLYMOUTH

Where am I???

SWANSEA

Maps – A geographers best friend…well one of them!

Your Turn-1. Using the map, label on the

boundaries for the 4 countries of Britain.

2. Label the countries on your map.

3. Label the capital cities of each country.

4. Add a key and title to your map.5. Complete the worksheet using

the atlas putting the towns into the correct box.

Extension- add the places from the worksheet to your map. (your key will need an extra icon)

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

Check your work!

1. Swap maps and check they have them correct.

2. Marks for key and title too.3. Score out of 13! (4 countries, 4 capitals, 3 borders, title, key)

Now lets check your worksheet.

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

Check your work!

England Scotland Wales Northern Ireland

BournemouthNottinghamshireRiver TyneBlackpoolCheshireCambridgePeterboroughExmoorLake DistrictNorwichCheviot Hills

MorayAngusDundeeBen NevisAberdeenObanJohn O’Groats

CardiganshireLake VyrnwySwanseaAnglesey

Lough NeaghLough ErneFermanaghOmagh

WALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.

Reflection timeWALT- To be able to identify key human features of the British Isles.

Today I found out.......

I would like to know..........

Thought of the lesson: To what extent does being a citizen of each country vary?

WILF-Step 3- Identify key place names.Step 4-Describe capitals and cities locations.Step 5-Explain some capitals and cities locations.