Geography Scheme | Year 2 | Block 2: Where is this Ticket Taking us? | Lesson 6: Can We Plan a Trip to San Francisco?

Year 2 Geography Lesson – Planning a Trip to San Francisco

In this final lesson of the Year 2 geography unit, pupils consolidate their learning by planning a trip to San Francisco. Using maps, atlases and globes, children apply their place knowledge and demonstrate what they have learnt about the city’s location, landmarks and features.

What’s included in this lesson?

• Step-by-step lesson plan with teaching guidance and misconceptions
• Interactive slides for recapping key knowledge from the unit
• Templates for planning travel routes, itineraries and weather forecasts
• Differentiated worksheets and challenge tasks
• Role-play activity idea: Travel agent simulation

Learning objectives

• Plan travel from the UK to San Francisco, considering transport and distance.
• Identify suitable places to visit and activities during a seven-day trip.
• Use maps, keys and compass directions to create and explain routes.
• Present information clearly through maps, leaflets, PowerPoints or fact sheets.
• Include a weather forecast and travel tips to enrich their plan.

Why choose this Year 2 geography lesson?

This lesson encourages pupils to bring together everything they’ve learnt about San Francisco in a practical, engaging way. It tackles common misconceptions such as underestimating travel distance or over-planning activities, while offering cross-curricular links with Computing (presentations) and PSHE (inclusive travel planning). Pupils take ownership of their learning by designing an itinerary and presenting it in creative formats.

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Access this complete Year 2 geography planning a trip lesson as part of our KS1 Geography Scheme of Work. Start your free trial today and inspire pupils to apply their geography skills in meaningful, real-world contexts.