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Year 1 Geography Scheme

Year 1 Geography Units

Explore our collection of Year 1 geography units, covering local geography, climate zones and the countries and capitals of the UK. Each block includes lesson planning, teaching slides, differentiated activities and assessment opportunities to support progression across KS1 geography.

Part of our Glorious Geography scheme, recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, these units support pupils in developing early map skills, locational knowledge and geographical enquiry through practical, age-appropriate learning.

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Block 1: Out and About – local area and mapping
  • Week 1: What are the features of a park?
  • Week 2: How can I get from my school to the local park?
  • Week 3: Let’s explore the local park!
  • Week 4: Where are the swings?
  • Week 5: What are other parks in the world like?
  • Week 6: How can we improve our local park?
Block 2: Climate zones
  • Week 1: What is the world?
  • Week 2: Where in the world does the visitor come from?
  • Week 3: What is it like to live in a cold climate?
  • Week 4: Is it cold everywhere?
  • Week 5: What is it like to live in a hot climate?
  • Week 6: How shall we display our learning?
Block 3: Why Do They Live There? – UK countries and capitals
  • Week 1: Where am I?
  • Week 2: What is a city?
  • Week 3: What do you know about Cardiff?
  • Week 4: What is it like to live in Cardiff?
  • Week 5: How different/similar is Cardiff to where we live?
  • Week 6: Can you plan a trip to Cardiff?

About our Year 1 geography units

These Year 1 geography units support pupils in developing early geographical understanding through map work, local area studies and comparisons between places around the world. Lessons are designed to work flexibly within different curriculum structures and typically fit within a 45-60 minute geography lesson.

Recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, our Glorious Geography scheme supports progression from EYFS geography through to KS2 geography.