Learning objective
- To identify the four compass directions.
Success criteria
- I know the
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National curriculum
Geography
Geographical skills and
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Cross-curricular links
Maths
Pupil should be taught to:
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Lesson plan
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could use the Activity: Compass directions: support version; could describe what they can see in each direction verbally.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should attempt to identify and read all directions on their compass; could begin to identify features in the directions between north, south, east and west.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: identifying the four compass directions and
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Vocabulary definitions
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compass
An instrument with a pointer showing the direction of magnetic north.
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direction
An imaginary line showing the way someone or something is moving.
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In this unit
Assessment - Geography Y1/2 (A): What is the weather like in the UK?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: Where is the UK?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: What are the four seasons?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: What are the compass directions?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: What is the weather like today?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Is the weather the same everywhere in the UK?
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: How do people prepare for the weather?
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Last update: 13th November, 2025
Assessment – Geography Y1/2 (A): What is the weather like in the UK?
Assessment quiz and Knowledge catcher for use at the start and/or end of the unit...
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: What is the weather like today?
Observing daily weather patterns by investigating weather in the school grounds. This lesson is part...
