Teacher Pack: KS1 Geography Locational Knowledge
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About this resource
A planning companion for the locational-knowledge unit of KS1 geography. Maps every resource to its NC requirement, flags the geographical questions children consistently get wrong (Scotland’s capital, the 7 vs 6 continents debate, the Southern Ocean), gives the full KS1 geography vocabulary list, and lays out a 6-lesson scheme.
Particularly useful is the note on the place-knowledge strand: this pack covers locational knowledge well but does NOT cover the place-knowledge requirement (comparing a UK area with a contrasting non-European country) — that needs its own follow-on unit.
What you'll learn
- Physical & human features DfE NC Geography KS1 human & physical
- Reading maps & globes DfE NC Geography KS1 geographical skills
- The 4 UK countries & capitals DfE NC Geography KS1 locational knowledge
- The 5 oceans DfE NC Geography KS1 locational knowledge
- The 7 continents DfE NC Geography KS1 locational knowledge
- The UK's surrounding seas DfE NC Geography KS1 locational knowledge
Inside this resource
- 3 printable pages
For the student — how to do this
You're going to complete a printable activity sheet about geography. It should take about 15 minutes. Take your time — there's no rush. If you get stuck, ask a grown-up.
For parents and carers
This is a printable activity sheet for Key Stage 1 geography — about 15 minutes of focused activity. Your child can complete this on their own or with you alongside. There's no pressure to finish in one sitting.
Their best score, the time taken, and any answers they got wrong will all be saved automatically to your dashboard so you can see how they're getting on.
For teachers and tutors
A a printable activity sheet aligned to the DfE National Curriculum for Key Stage 1 geography. Use as a standalone activity, a homework task, or a lesson plenary.
Pupils' completion data and assessment scores flow into the class dashboard so you can spot who needs support and on which sub-topic.
How to check the work
Compare the child's answers to the answer key (where one is included). For activities without a single right answer — drawings, reflections, or open-ended writing — talk through what they did and why. Process matters as much as outcome.