The Local Environment and Mapping · Autumn Term

Our School and Local Area

Investigating the physical and human features of the school grounds and the immediate neighborhood.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes our local area unique compared to the next town?
  2. 2How have people changed the natural landscape in our community?
  3. 3Where are the most important landmarks located in our school vicinity?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Human EnvironmentsNCCA: Primary - Local Studies
Class/Year: 3rd Class
Subject: Exploring Our World: 3rd Class Geography
Unit: The Local Environment and Mapping
Period: Autumn Term

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