KS1 Geography and History of the United Kingdom: powerpoints and activities pack

A set of resources for KS1 to teach children about the geography, history and culture of the UK.

GEOGRAPHY POWERPOINT LESSONS

Geography of the UK: ENGLAND

Geography of the UK: SCOTLAND

Geography of the UK: WALES

Geography of the UK: NORTHERN IRELAND

Each powerpoint is approximately 20 pages long and includes information on:

The location of the country in the world and in the UK
The names of the ocean and surrounding seas
The capital city
Information on the capital city and key landmarks
Islands
Mountains
Rivers
Specific features such as castles, brochs, lochs, stone circles etc.
Myths and Legends
Traditions

HISTORY POWERPOINTS

HISTORY OF THE UK: A quick look through different periods in the history of the United Kingdom; how the UK has been invaded and settled, why places are as they are, and how the countries got their names.

THE UNION FLAG: The story of how it came into being. It includes:

Flag of England; Saint George, the story of St George and the Dragon, the St George's Cross
The Flag of Wales
The Flag of Scotland; St Andrew, the story of King Angus MacFergus
The Flag of Britain, 1606
The Flag of the Protectorate; including the arms of Ireland
Great Britain; the ensign armorial, 1707
St Patrick's Cross; the story of St Patrick
The Union Flag
Jacks
How to draw the Union Flag

THE NATIONAL ANTHEM

THE ROYAL COAT OF ARMS: Explains what a coat of arms is and how they are created. Explains about the Royal coat of arms today.

ACTIVITIES AND WORKSHEETS:

Factfiles x 4: For fact finding missions, cities, rivers, mountains and a blank one. They contain boxes for text, lines for explanations and a blank map of the UK.
Flag activities: 6 different flag sheets
Map of UK
Topic cover
Jigsaw of the UK

Simple outline plan in word with links and suggestions.