Geography

Y4 Geography

Key Stage 2

Year 4

Building Locational Knowledge: South America

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents of the world, then we will zoom into the continent of South America. We will name and locate the countries of South America and then look at some of the physical geographical features we can find on the continent. We can then compare these to the area of the UK where we live!

Which countries are in South America? What physical features can we find in South America?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents of the world, then we will zoom into the continent of South America. We will name and locate the countries of South America and their capital cities. We will then look at some of the human features and economic activities on the continent.

What are some of South America’s most important human features?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents of the world, then we will zoom into the continent of South America. Then we will focus in on the country of Chile. We will explore the physical and human geographical features and then look at the natural resources found there.

What is the geography of Chile?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents of the world, then we will zoom into the continents of South America and Europe. We will then compare Chile and the UK and explore the similarities and differences in their human and physical geography, as well as their natural resources.

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

Unit Quiz

Which countries are in South America? What physical features can we find in South America?

What are some of South America’s most important human features?

What is the geography of Chile?

How are Chile and the UK similar and different?