The Local Environment and Mapping · Autumn Term

The Journey to School

Analyzing the routes taken to school and the different modes of transport used by the community.

Key Questions

  1. 1What safety hazards exist on our daily routes and how can they be improved?
  2. 2How does the geography of our area influence how we travel?
  3. 3What would happen to our morning routine if the main road was closed?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

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

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