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Geography at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 1)

Unit 2: How can we make our local area safer?

QCA
About this unit

This is a 'short' unit. It asks children to investigate a local issue common to most schools - parking. It involves children in observational fieldwork, which leads to a simple decision-making exercise about improving the quality of their immediate environment.

It is a useful unit to study in a term when another subject area is the main curriculum focus and therefore the time available for geography is significantly reduced.


This unit supports citizenship: 4, 5

Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Is our school on a busy road?
2. Is parking a problem?
3. How is parking controlled?
4. How could the area be made safer for pupils?