Learning objective
- To identify and locate human and physical features on a map.
Success criteria
- I can state where the river
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National curriculum
Geography
Locational knowledge
Pupils should
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display the Presentation: Fact tennis and use the activity to recap learning from the previous lesson.
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
May be directed to the features on the OS map and independently use the OS legend to find the symbol and name the feature.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should be encouraged to locate features using compass directions and six-figure grid references.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing human and physical features around
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Vocabulary definitions
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compass direction
An imaginary line showing the way something is moving, indicated by an instrument with a pointer.
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grid square
A square section on a map indicated by numbers.
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In this unit
Assessment - Geography Y4: What are rivers and how are they used?
Lesson 1: What is the water cycle?
Lesson 2: How is a river formed?
Lesson 3: Where can we find rivers?
Lesson 4: How are rivers used?
Lesson 5: What can we find out about our local river?
Lesson 6: What features does our local river have?
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Last update: 30th December, 2025
Lesson 2: How is a river formed?
Learning about the features and sections of a river.
Lesson 6: What features does our local river have?
Evidencing the human and physical features and the environmental quality of a local river environment.
Assessment – Geography Y4: What are rivers and how are they used?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
Lesson 1: What is the water cycle?
Learning how the water cycle works.
