This Year 2 geography unit, If You Go Down to the Woods Today, introduces pupils to forests, fieldwork and early mapping skills through practical outdoor learning. Across six lessons, pupils observe natural environments, identify geographical features and begin representing places using simple maps and symbols.
Pupils explore forest environments through enquiry, discussion and observation while developing confidence using maps, atlases and globes. Recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, this unit includes lesson plans, teaching slides, differentiated activities and assessment opportunities to support progression across KS1 geography.
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This Year 2 geography block helps pupils explore forest environments through fieldwork, observation and practical map activities. Pupils identify human and physical features while learning how maps and symbols can represent real places.
The lessons fit flexibly into different curriculum structures and typically work within a 45-60 minute geography lesson. This unit forms part of our wider Glorious Geography scheme, supporting progression from EYFS geography through to KS2 geography. Schools teaching mixed-age classes may also find our mixed-age geography planning helpful.
