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The United Kingdom: Nations and Oceans · Autumn Term

The English Channel and Irish Sea

Identifying the English Channel and Irish Sea and their roles in connecting the UK to Europe and Ireland.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze the importance of the English Channel for transport and trade.
  2. Differentiate the characteristics of the English Channel from the Irish Sea.
  3. Evaluate the ways these seas connect or separate the UK from its neighbours.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Geography - Locational Knowledge
Year: Year 2
Subject: Geography
Unit: The United Kingdom: Nations and Oceans
Period: Autumn Term

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