UK human and physical features

I can identify and describe the main human and physical features of the UK using atlases and maps.

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UK human and physical features

I can identify and describe the main human and physical features of the UK using atlases and maps.

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Key learning points

Human features are things that are made by people and physical features occur naturally.
Human and physical features of the UK can be located using atlases and maps.
Digital maps of the UK can be annotated by adding labels and photographs to show significant features.

Keywords

Human feature - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.
Physical feature - A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
Digital map - A digital map is a map that you view and use on a computer.

Common misconception

Children who have not used digital maps before may be confused by the scales used.

Spend time demonstrating the zoom function so children don't get 'lost' in their digital maps.

Digimaps or Google Earth can be used for the digital mapping task in this lesson. Both will allow children to search for specific places then annotate with text and photographs.