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Year 3 · Key Stage 2

Geography

Places, maps, climate, and our changing world.

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  1. Mountains, Volcanoes and EarthquakesChildren discover how mountains form, why volcanoes erupt and what causes earthquakes, locating key examples across Europe and the Americas using atlas and mapping skills.
  2. Rivers and the Water CycleChildren discover the water cycle and river journeys, learning key vocabulary and locating famous rivers on maps, finishing with hands-on activities and a quiz.
  3. Climate Zones, Biomes and Vegetation BeltsChildren explore how distance from the Equator shapes climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts around the world, comparing a European biome with one in the Americas.
  4. Settlements, Land Use and Our Local AreaChildren discover why settlements grow where they do, explore different types of land use, and learn to read Ordnance Survey maps using four-figure grid references and compass directions — finishing with a fieldwork-style challenge.