This KS1 geography unit introduces pupils to the seaside in the UK, covering natural and human features, activities, safety, and map skills. Designed for Year 1 or Year 2, the lessons build pupils’ understanding of coastal environments through practical tasks, discussion, and visual resources.

Included
✔ 6 detailed lesson plans
✔ 6 PowerPoint presentations
✔ 28 printable resources including worksheets, maps, answer sheets and templates

Lesson Overview
★ Lesson 1 – What Is the Seaside?
Starter: Class discussion using beach photographs and a seaside word bank
Main: Identify seaside features and locate resorts on a UK map
Activity: Matching worksheet
Plenary: Reflect on which resort they’d like to visit and why

★ Lesson 2 – Natural Features of the Seaside
Starter: Quick recall quiz
Main: Introduce physical features with images and definitions
Activity: Collage-making with labelled features
Plenary: ‘Guess the Feature’ game and vocabulary recap

★ Lesson 3 – Human Features of the Seaside
Starter: Recap quiz and discussion
Main: Identify built features using photographs and definitions
Activity: Sorting challenge – natural vs human features
Plenary: ‘Feature Riddles’ and reflection

★ Lesson 4 – Activities at the Seaside
Starter: Quiz and discussion
Main: Compare land and water-based activities
Activity: Class survey and pictogram creation
Plenary: ‘Land or Water?’ game and reflection

★ Lesson 5 – Using Maps and Compass Directions
Starter: Quiz
Main: Teach compass points and direction skills
Activity: Direction challenges and design a seaside resort
Plenary: ‘Compass Simon Says’ and discussion

★ Lesson 6 – Seaside Safety
Starter: Quiz
Main: Teach beach safety rules and flag meanings
Activity: Create a safety poster
Plenary: ‘Safe or Unsafe?’ game and final reflection

✔ Differentiated tasks for support and challenge
✔ Includes visual aids, templates, and vocabulary prompts
✔ Suitable for whole-class, small group, or individual work
✔ Covers geography, PSHE, and basic data handling

Ideal for:
✔ KS1 geography topic on the seaside
✔ Year 1 or Year 2 coastal environments unit
✔ Map skills and compass directions
✔ PSHE safety discussions
✔ Cross-curricular links with art and maths

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