The Caribbean location and UK connections
I can locate the Caribbean on a map and describe some ways in which the UK and the Caribbean are connected.
The Caribbean location and UK connections
I can locate the Caribbean on a map and describe some ways in which the UK and the Caribbean are connected.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Maps can be used to locate the Caribbean Sea and the countries there.
- Compass directions (north, east, south and west) can be used to describe the location of Caribbean countries.
- The UK and Caribbean are connected in many different ways.
Common misconception
The Caribbean is in South America.
The Caribbean is in North America.
Keywords
Continent - A continent is a large land mass on Earth and there are seven: Africa, Antarctica, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania.
Ocean - An ocean is a very big area of salt water between the continents.
Caribbean - The Caribbean is a region that consists of the Caribbean Sea and the islands in it; it is located between North and South America, to the west of the Atlantic Ocean.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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