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.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
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.
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.
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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
London
Edinburgh
Belfast
Cardiff
