By the end of this topic you should be able: - To name and locate at least eight of the counties of the UK and at least six cities in England on a map or an aerial photograph.
- Use the 8 points of the compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW) to describe the location of counties and cities in the UK.
- To name and locate some of the most populous cities in the UK on a map: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Southampton, Liverpool, Newcastle and Bristol.
- To know the names of and locate at least 8 European countries.
- To use maps to locate European countries and capitals.
- Use maps and aerial photographs to compare Oldham with a contrasting area of the UK, identifying similarities and differences between their physical and human features.
- Interpret four figure grid references to locate cities and topographical features on maps.
- To describe counties using their key topographical features e.g. Greater Manchester is a highly populated county with lots of large towns and cities; Cumbria contains lots of lakes and mountains; Yorkshire and Northumberland have large stretches of farm land.
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Identify main transport links between cities in the UK and explain why some are suited to their specific areas e.g. ferry links across the lakes because it is a more direct route than travelling around.
