Geography

Y3 Geography

Key Stage 2

Year 3

Building Locational Knowledge: North America

In this lesson, we will be learning to locate North America, as well as the countries within North America, on a map. We will also be learning about the five different regions of North America and at the end of the lesson, comparing two of the regions.

What are North America's countries and physical features?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the major cities in North America. We will also be learning about how agriculture, forestry and mining are important for the continent economically. Finally, we will learn about the natural resources that North America has and where these natural resources are located within the continent.

What are some of North America's most important human characteristics?

In this lesson, we will be learning about the meaning of the word 'climate' and then move on to learning about the climate of two regions: The Caribbean and the Mountainous West. We will also look at how these regions will be affected by climate change.

Key Stage 2, Geography, Building Locational Knowledge: North America

Unit Quiz

What are North America's countries and physical features?

What are some of North America's most important human characteristics?

What is the climate like in parts of North America?