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Year 3 Geography Scheme

Year 3 Geography - Climate Zones Year 3 Geography - European Region Study Year 3 Geography - Uk Countries and Cities

Year 3 Geography Units

Explore our collection of Year 3 geography units, covering European regions, climate zones, biomes and the geography of the UK. Each block includes lesson planning, teaching slides, differentiated activities and assessment opportunities to support progression across Lower KS2 geography.

Part of our Glorious Geography scheme, recognised as Highly Commended by the Geographical Association, these units help pupils develop geographical enquiry, mapping skills and understanding of human and physical geography through practical, engaging learning.

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Block 1: Allons à Paris! (European region study)
  • Week 1: How would you get to Paris?
  • Week 2: What are the physical features of Paris?
  • Week 3: What are the human features of Paris?
  • Week 4: Is Paris similar or different to our local area?
  • Week 5: Let’s plan a tour!
  • Week 6: Let’s take our visitors on a tour of Paris!
Block 2: From the North Pole to the South Pole! (Climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts)
  • Week 1: What are latitude and longitude?
  • Week 2: What is the weather like in each climate zone?
  • Week 3: What is a biome?
  • Week 4: What is life like in each biome?
  • Week 5: How are the climate zones changing?
  • Week 6: How can we teach others about the different climate zones?
Block 3: What’s the Score Here? (Counties and cities of the UK)
  • Week 1: How does a cricketer travel to the UK?
  • Week 2: Where are the cricket grounds in the UK?
  • Week 3: What is it like in those cities?
  • Week 4: What is a county?
  • Week 5: How can people travel around the UK?
  • Week 6: Where can we play sports? (fieldwork – local sports grounds)

About our Year 3 geography units

These Year 3 geography units support pupils in developing geographical understanding through region studies, climate investigations and UK geography. 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, including mixed-age geography planning.