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Which subject	Geography
What topic	Human and physical characteristics of Scotland including key landmarks for year 2.
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 2
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Human and Physical Characteristics of Scotland including Key Landmarks

Objectives

Understand the distinction between human and physical characteristics of Scotland.
Identify key landmarks in Scotland.
Develop map-reading skills through the use of visual aids.

Materials

Maps of Scotland
Images of key landmarks (e.g., Loch Ness, Edinburgh Castle, the Highlands)
Whiteboard and markers
Activity worksheets
Projector (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Year 2

Subject

Geography

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Geography covering local and national features, understanding of the environment, and map skills.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce Scotland. Discuss what students already know about Scotland and its landmarks.
2	Human Characteristics	10 minutes	Discuss human characteristics (e.g., cities, culture, people). Show images and map location.
3	Physical Characteristics	5 minutes	Explain physical geography (e.g., mountains, rivers, lakes). Include visuals of landscapes.
4	Key Landmarks	5 minutes	Present key landmarks in Scotland. Use images and ask students to locate them on the map.
5	Group Activity	5 minutes	Divide students into groups. Have them fill in a worksheet identifying human and physical features around Scotland.
6	Review and Wrap-Up	5 minutes	Recap main points. Ensure understanding. Explain homework without students presenting in front of the class.

Homework

Assign a worksheet for students to draw their favorite landmark in Scotland and write one sentence about it. Collect worksheets to check for understanding without requiring students to present.