Geographical features in Northern Ireland
I can locate and name some of Northern Ireland's geographical features using atlases, maps, photographs and Google Earth.
Geographical features in Northern Ireland
I can locate and name some of Northern Ireland's geographical features using atlases, maps, photographs and Google Earth.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The highest mountain in Northern Ireland is Slieve Donard in the Mourne mountains to the south east.
- Most people in Northern Ireland live in Belfast, Northern Ireland's Capital and biggest city.
- The countryside in Northern Ireland has small towns and villages, farms, forests and the UK's largest lake, Lough Neagh.
- Northern Ireland has some incredible coastal features, e.g. Giant's Causeway.
Common misconception
Republic of Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom.
Republic of Ireland is in the continent of Europe and only Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.
Keywords
Mountain - A mountain is a natural raised part of Earth’s surface that is higher than a hill.
Capital city - A capital city is the place in a country where the government ‘sits’ and has its centre of power.
Lough - Lough is the Irish word for lake.
Coast - A coast is the boundary between the land and the sea or ocean.
Licence
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London
Edinburgh
Belfast
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