1. What is geography? Tell your partner what you think.
Do Now Task
What is geography? Tell your partner what you think.
Think! What subjects do geography overlap with and why?

2. What types of Geography are there?
Human
Physical
Environmental

3. My country and continent
Starter activity: Draw your own quick sketch of Spain in your books
L/O: To know the countries and regions that surround my home
My country and continent 3

4. L/O: To know the countries and regions that surround my home
Spain
Can you accurately say where Seville is on your map?
Can you name any other main cities in Spain? The capital city? Where you go on holiday? The main regions?
Which countries border Spain – add them!
Key terms:
North
South
East
West
Coastal
Central
Mountains
L/O: To know the countries and regions that surround my home 4

6. L/O: To know the countries and regions that surround my home
The British Isles
Can you accurately name all 5 countries that make up the British Isles?
L/O: To know the countries and regions that surround my home 6

7. On you map of the UK label:
The main countries and their capital cities

8. The British Isles
Can you accurately name all 5 countries that make up the British Isles?
England
Wales
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Objective: To know the countries and capital cities that make up my home 8

9. Europe – where do I fit in?
HOMEWORK:
Using an Atlas to:
Label: The countries of Europe.
Add all the capital cities to your map of Europe.

11. Geography is about people and places
Can you think of any other geographical questions about people and place?
Geography is about people and places
Where is this place?
What is the weather like here?
What kind of jobs do people have?
What are the good things about living here?
How do people affect the environment?
L/O: To know the countries and regions that surround my home 11

12. Plenary activity – which country?
Objective: To know the countries and capital cities that make up my home 12