Y2 Geography

Mapwork
  • I can name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas.
  • I can use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of features and routes on a map.
  • I can use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key.
Seasons
  • I can use simple compass directions (N, S, E, W) and locational and directional language [e.g. near & far; left & right], to describe the location of features and routes on a map.
  • I can use aerial photographs and plan perspectives to recognise landmarks and basic human and physical features; devise a simple map; and use and construct basic symbols in a key.
  • I can use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key human features, including: port and harbour.
  • I can name, locate and identify characteristics of the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom and its surrounding seas.
  • I can identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom.
An African country – contrast to the UK
  • I can use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries.
  • I can understand geographical similarities and differences through studying the human and physical geography of a small area of the United Kingdom, and of a small area in a contrasting non-European country.
  • I can identify seasonal and daily weather patterns in the United Kingdom.
  • I can use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to key physical features, including: beach, cliff, coast, forest, hill, mountain, sea, ocean, river, soil, valley, vegetation, season and weather.
  • I can use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language [for example, near and far; left and right], to describe the location of features and routes on a map.