A fun, creative KS1 Geography lesson where pupils become explorers and design a treasure map of their school. This lesson brings together all prior learning on human and physical features while introducing simple map-making and key skills.
Includes:
Step-by-step lesson plan (pdf)
Editable slideshow (PowerPoint/pdf)
Printable Treasure Map Worksheet (with key)
Why teachers love it:
Turns a core geography skill into a game — find the treasure!
Fully editable and adaptable for any school site
Encourages creativity and spatial awareness
Meets KS1 National Curriculum objectives for fieldwork and using basic symbols in a key
Lesson Activities:
Hook: The mystery treasure map
Teaching: how to draw a simple map and use a key
Independent task: pupils create their own map, hide treasure, and swap with a partner
Extension: write directions to find the treasure
Plenary: “What makes a good map?” retrieval discussion
This lesson completes the 5-lesson KS1 Geography unit A Local Study, which can also be bundled with the matching History unit for a full Term 1 cross-curricular pack.
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KS1 History & Geography - A Local Study (Complete Term 1 Cross-Curricular Bundle)
A complete, ready-to-teach cross-curricular unit for KS1 combining History and Geography through the theme “A Local Study.” Perfect for Term 1, this bundle builds children’s understanding of their community, local landmarks, and maps while developing enquiry, vocabulary, and creative skills. Included: 🗺️ Geography (5 Lessons) 1️⃣ The United Kingdom – countries & seas 2️⃣ Village, Town, City – comparing settlements 3️⃣ Human & Physical Features – interactive “Stand Left / Stand Right” game 4️⃣ Fieldwork – spotting features around school 5️⃣ Treasure Map of the School – using keys & symbols 🏰 History (4 Lessons) 1️⃣ Castles vs Palaces and 3 types of castle/ 2️⃣ William the Conqueror and the first Castles. 3️⃣ Our local castle then and now 4️⃣ Famous castles in the UK. Each lesson includes: Editable slideshow (PowerPoint/pdf) Step-by-step lesson plan (pdf) Differentiated worksheets and activities Word banks, sentence stems & assessment points Why teachers love it: Fully editable and adaptable for any UK location No-prep structure – print & teach Combines fieldwork, map skills, local history & community identity Aligned with KS1 National Curriculum objectives for: Geographical Skills & Fieldwork Human & Physical Geography Significant Historical Events & Places in the Locality Perfect for: Autumn 1 topic planning, mixed Year 1/2 classes, or schools wanting cohesive local study coverage.
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KS1 Geography – A Local Study (Complete 5-Lesson Unit)
A complete, ready-to-teach KS1 Geography unit designed to make local studies hands-on, creative and curriculum-aligned. Across five engaging lessons, pupils learn to identify the countries and seas of the UK, explore different types of settlement, recognise human and physical features, carry out simple fieldwork, and finish by creating their own Treasure Map of the School. What’s Included (5 full lessons): 1. The United Kingdom – identify countries and surrounding seas 2. Village, Town, City – compare settlement types 3. Human and Physical Features – interactive “stand left/right” game 4. Fieldwork in Our Local Area – spotting features outdoors 5. Treasure Map of the School – map-making with symbols and keys Each lesson includes: Editable slideshow (PowerPoint/Canva) Step-by-step lesson plan (Word) Differentiated worksheets and printable resources Optional extensions and cross-curricular links Why teachers love it: Fully editable and adaptable for any location in the UK Child-friendly, low-prep, and built for real classrooms Meets KS1 National Curriculum objectives for: Locational Knowledge Place Knowledge Human & Physical Geography Geographical Skills & Fieldwork
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