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QCA

Geography at key stages 1 and 2    (Year 2)

Unit 4: Going to the seaside

QCA
About this unit

This is a 'medium' unit. The theme of the seaside is set mainly in a geographical context but uses a historical perspective to help children understand how seaside places have evolved over time. The activities at the end of the unit have a more global emphasis which will be particularly suitable for more able children.

The seaside is also the theme of Unit 3 'An island home' in the history scheme of work. Schools may wish to use them in combination.


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. Who has visited other places? Where are they? How far away are they? How did they get there?
2. What is the seaside like? Why do we like to go there?
3. How is the seaside different from our locality?
4. What was the seaside like in the past?
5. Where else in the world can we have a seaside holiday?