Geography
Recommended Resources
BBC Bitesize
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2f3cdm
Bitesize is the BBC's free online study support resource for school-age students. It has information, video clips, quizzes and other activities to deepen children's understanding of a subject.
Google Earth
www.google.co.uk/intl/en_uk/earth/
Use Google Earth to find places around the world. You can look at where you live, but also find places in other countries.
DK Find Out!
This is a website for kids which allows them to research their own questions, what videos and complete quizzes about a variety of subjects.
Map Zone
www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/mapzone
This website has a variety of games and help for children about mapping and geography
National Geographic Kids www.natgeokids.com/uk/category/discover/geography/
National Geographic Kids is a children's magazine published by the National Geographic Society. The website can be used for research, quizzes and fun facts.
Oxford Owl
www.oxfordowl.co.uk/for-home/school-year/subject-guides/geography-at-primary-school/
This website gives ideas for activities and experiences that you could use to support your child in developing their geographical skills and knowledge.
Suggested Activities
- Find opportunities for your child to use maps – theme parks, visiting museums or historical buildings.
- Ask your child to plan a route to travel on the train or tube.
- Buy a junior world atlas or globe and find places that you or family members have visited/would like to visit.
