This Year 3 geography unit introduces pupils to a European region study through the exploration of Paris. Aligned with the National Curriculum, pupils develop map and atlas skills, build locational knowledge, and explore human and physical features in a European city.
Across six lessons, this Year 3 geography planning supports pupils in locating Paris, planning routes using atlases, and comparing a European city with their own local area. Pupils develop an understanding of similarities and differences between places and begin to explain how environments can vary.
Part of our KS2 geography scheme of work, which was highly commended by the Geographical Association, this unit provides structured geography lesson plans for Year 3 with clear progression in key skills.
Allons à Paris! is a structured Year 3 geography unit designed to develop pupils’ understanding of European regions through the study of Paris.
Across the six lessons, pupils develop map and atlas skills by locating Paris, planning routes and using geographical tools. This KS2 geography planning supports pupils in building locational knowledge and understanding human and physical features in a European context.
Through comparison and discussion, pupils explore similarities and differences between Paris and their local area. These geography lesson plans for Year 3 support deeper understanding of place, location and regional geography.
Each lesson includes clear planning, interactive slides and differentiated resources, alongside a knowledge organiser and simple assessment opportunities to support progression across the unit.
Aligned with the National Curriculum for Key Stage 2, this unit supports pupils to:
This unit forms part of our primary geography scheme of work, supporting progression from EYFS through to KS2.
