Knowledge organiser – United Kingdom What will we be learning?
The location of the four countries. The four capitals and surrounding seas. Human and physical features of the UK. Human and physical features of the capital cities. Sharing our understanding of the UK.
Key facts The countries of the United Kingdom: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The four capital cities: London (England), Edinburgh (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales) and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
Key knowledge The United Kingdom is part of the continent of Europe. It is made up of four countries, which all have their own capital city. Each country has its own flag. The United Kingdom also has a flag, which is sometimes called the Union Jack. The United Kingdom is an island: it is surrounded by water. The UK has human and physical features. Human features are made by people and physical features are made by nature.
Place names Ben Nevis English Channel Europe Ireland Irish Sea North Sea My town or local area
Geographical terms and processes city country river sea town village
Locational terms across northern
Glossary capital city: the city where a country’s government is, such as London or Edinburgh country: an area of land that has its own government, such as the UK or France