Familiarity
with the World - A selection of ideas for giving children
familiarity with places around the world.
Famous
Landmarks -
A slideshow with photos and information about a range of famous
landmarks around the world. Contributed by Sophia Tortopidis.
England,
Ireland, Scotland, Wales - A simple game, which helps children
to remember the names of the countries in the British Isles,
but could be adapted for other topics too!
Learning with Postcards -
Use postcards to teach your class about different places around
the world. Includes seven activities which you can try, and ideas
for building up your own collection of postcards.
Travelling Teddies -
Send your teddy around the world and let your children learn
some valuable Geography about real people and places.
Passports Please! - A fun assessment activity, to be used after work on immigration.
Global Pumpkins - Get your class to paint a pumpkin to teach them about global geography!
Capital Cities Quiz - Can your pupils match the capital city to its country? Contributed by Sue Powell.
Modern Egypt Plan - A set of plans for five lessons which include an introduction to modern Egypt, as well as work on deserts, rivers, cities and aspects of life in modern Egypt. Contributed by Alexandra Farmer.
Expedition Life - A wonderful information and exercise book, linked to trips to the Antarctic and this video. Contributed by Antony Jinman.
Primary
Geography Handbook
A really helpful guide to all aspects of teaching Primary Geography. Created
by a primary geography lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University.
Village
Life in India
Cambridge Primary Geography is an enquiry-based course which
provides enjoyable activities suitable for children of a wide
range of abilities. This particular book covers the topic of
India.
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A slideshow with photos and information about a range of famous
landmarks around the world. Contributed by Sophia Tortopidis.
- Can your pupils match the capital city to its country? Contributed by Sue Powell.
- A wonderful information and exercise book, linked to trips to the Antarctic and this video. Contributed by Antony Jinman.
