Year 2 Geography Block 2
Topic – Where is this Ticket Taking Us? (Small area of a contrasting non-European locality)
In this block of learning, you will cover the following lessons:
🗺️ Week 1: Where can we go?
🗺️ Week 2: We are going to San Francisco!
🗺️ Week 3: What can we see in San Francisco?
🗺️ Week 4: What can we do in San Francisco?
🗺️ Week 5: How is San Francisco different from our local area?
🗺️ Week 6: Can we plan a trip to San Francisco?
Unit Outcomes (secure)
✅ Use maps, atlases, globe and information sources to locate and find out about a non-European city.
✅ Plan a route from the local area to San Francisco. Discuss the transport used and the compass direction travelled in.
✅ Identify human and physical features of San Francisco.
✅ Identify suitable activities for a tourist in San Francisco and use a key to mark the locations of these on a simple map.
✅ Identify and describe similarities and differences between San Francisco and the local area, referring to physical, humans features and how these affect day-to-day life.
✅ Plan a trip to San Francisco, demonstrating what has been learnt about the city.
In Year 2, pupils explore maps, atlases, and globes to develop their geographical skills. They’ll learn how to locate key features, such as countries, cities, rivers, and mountains, focusing on San Francisco. Through effective activities, pupils will discover how to use information sources to find out more about this city, including its landmarks, climate, and location in relation to other places. This unit helps build a strong foundation for understanding the world around them and encourages curiosity about different countries and cultures.
