Learning objective
- To understand how to draw human and physical features on a sketch map.
Success criteria
- I can use
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National curriculum
Geography
Human and physical geography
Pupils should
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Cross-curricular links
Art and design
Pupils
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Quizmaster and use the activity to recap learning from the previous lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could arrange the photographs of human and physical features on the floor or table and take photographs for evidence. Could use sticky notes to draw each symbol and then add these to a piece of large paper to create a sketch map. These can be moved around as needed.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should add more features to the map and include these on the key. Could use the compass to describe the location of the different features.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: using an aerial photograph
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Vocabulary definitions
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directional language
Words that tell you where something is located e.g. near, far, left and right.
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human feature
A large feature that was built by people e.g. a road or bridge.
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In this unit
Assessment - Geography Y2: Why is our world wonderful?
Lesson 1: What are some of the UK’s amazing features and landmarks?
Lesson 2: Where are some of the world’s most amazing places?
Lesson 3: Where are our oceans?
Lesson 4: What is amazing about our local area?
Lesson 5: Why are natural habitats special?
Lesson 6: How can we look after natural habitats?
Optional sustainability lesson: How can our journey to school help the environment?
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Last update: 12th November, 2025
Lesson 2: Where are some of the world’s most amazing places?
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Lesson 6: How can we look after natural habitats?
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Lesson 1: What are some of the UK’s amazing features and landmarks?
Identifying features and major geographical characteristics of the UK and locating these on a map.
Optional sustainability lesson: How can our journey to school help the environment?
Recognising that travel choices can help protect the environment.
