Geography
Geography resources
Maps, climate, physical and human geography for elementary students worldwide.
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Curator's picks for geography.
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Mountains — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 mountains unit. Covers types of mountain, formation, mountain ranges, climate, and famous mountains. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Rivers — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 rivers unit. Covers the water cycle, river features (source, mouth, tributary, etc.), erosion and deposition, and famous world rivers. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
UK Geography — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 UK geography unit. Covers the four countries, capital cities, counties, regions, rivers, mountains, climate. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for UK locational knowledge.
Climate Zones — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 climate zones unit. Covers tropical, temperate, polar, arid; biomes and weather patterns; the equator; and how climate affects life. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
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Color the World Map — Continents Pack
Three coloring activities for learning the seven continents. Children follow color-by-name instructions to color each continent on a labeled map outline. Includes the names of all seven continents and the four oceans, plus a fact-file recap.
Compass Directions
Learn the four cardinal directions and four ordinals. Includes a treasure-map activity.
Continents & Oceans Poster
All seven continents and five oceans with key facts about each. Wall poster for KS1 and KS2 geography.
Weather & Climate Knowledge Organiser
A KS1/KS2 knowledge organiser on weather and climate — weather instruments, cloud types, the water cycle, climate zones, climate change, and UK weather patterns.
Continents and Oceans
Name and locate the seven continents and five oceans of the world.
Map Skills Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 map skills reference — compass points, four and six-figure grid references, scale, Ordnance Survey symbols, and how to use an atlas. Essential for geography fieldwork.
Map Symbols and Keys
Common map symbols explained, with a make-your-own-map activity using a key.
World Atlas Activity Pack
Six map-skill activities — continents, oceans, equator and poles, countries by continent, capital city match, and 'Where in the world?' detective game.
Climate Zones — Where, Why, and What Lives There
The five main climate zones — tropical, dry, temperate, polar and high-mountain. Where each is, why, and what lives in each.
Coasts Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on coastal geography — erosion, deposition, landforms (cliffs, beaches, spits, arches), coastal processes, and coastal management.
Country Fact File Template
Fill-in template for researching any country — population, capital, language, flag, foods, landmarks.
Country Shapes — Recognition Practice
Distinctive country outlines — Italy, the UK, Australia, Japan and more — with quick recognition tips.
Human & Physical Geography Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser distinguishing human and physical geography — definitions, examples, land use, economic activity, and how human and physical features interact.
Human vs Physical Geography
Sort 20 features into human or physical geography categories. Includes definitions.
Mountains — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 mountains unit. Covers types of mountain, formation, mountain ranges, climate, and famous mountains. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Rainforests Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on tropical rainforests — layers of the rainforest, biodiversity, the water cycle, deforestation causes and effects, and conservation efforts.
Rivers — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 rivers unit. Covers the water cycle, river features (source, mouth, tributary, etc.), erosion and deposition, and famous world rivers. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Rivers, Mountains & Coasts — Geographical Vocabulary
Essential geographical vocabulary for landforms — meander, estuary, summit, peninsula, delta and more, with diagrams and example sentences.
Settlement Types — Hamlet to Megacity
Five settlement sizes — from isolated dwelling to megacity — with example services and population.
Settlements Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on settlements — types (hamlet to city), site and situation, land use zones, urban and rural characteristics, and how settlements change over time.
Tropical, Temperate and Polar Zones
Earth's three main climate zones — what defines them, where they are, and what lives there.
UK Geography — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 UK geography unit. Covers the four countries, capital cities, counties, regions, rivers, mountains, climate. Aligns with KS2 NC requirement for UK locational knowledge.
Weather vs Climate
Tell the difference between today's weather and a region's climate. Sort 12 statements into the right category.
World Capitals — Quiz
Match 24 countries to their capitals from across all populated continents.
World Geography Race — Board Game
A printable world geography board game with 40 question cards covering continents, countries, capitals, rivers, and physical features. For 2–4 players, suitable for KS2 geography revision.
Climate Zones — Knowledge Organiser (KS2)
Single-page reference for KS2 climate zones unit. Covers tropical, temperate, polar, arid; biomes and weather patterns; the equator; and how climate affects life. Aligns with KS2 NC physical geography.
Layers of the Earth
The four main layers of the Earth, from rocky crust to molten core. Includes a labelling activity.
Longitude and Latitude — Practice
Read coordinates on a globe. Find places by their lat/long. Includes the equator, prime meridian, and major cities.
Major Rivers of the World
The world's eight longest rivers — Nile, Amazon, Yangtze, Mississippi and more — with continent and key fact.
Natural Disasters Fact File
Six natural disasters explained — what they are, where they happen, how they're measured.
Rainforests of the World
Layers of the rainforest, where they are, why they matter — and the threats they face.
Time Zones Explained
Why different countries have different times — with practice questions converting between zones.
Volcanoes & Earthquakes Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on tectonic activity — plate tectonics, types of volcanoes, the Ring of Fire, how earthquakes are measured, and the impact of natural disasters.
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
Tectonic plates explained — types of volcano, the Richter scale and the Ring of Fire.
Biomes of the World
Forest, grassland, desert, tundra and aquatic biomes explained — with location and life within each.
Global Development & HDI Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 knowledge organiser on global development — what development means, how it is measured (GDP, HDI, Gini coefficient), the causes of inequality between countries, and development strategies.
Longitude and Latitude
How the world is mapped using lines of longitude and latitude. Includes coordinate reading practice.
Renewable Energy Overview
Six renewable energy sources — how they work, where they work best, and pros/cons of each.
Why Maps Aren't Quite Right
Why every flat map distorts something. Mercator vs Peters vs Robinson — and why it matters.
World Climate Zones
Tropical, arid, temperate, polar and Mediterranean zones explained, with example locations.
Hand-built collections
Geography bundles.
World Cultures & Religions
Curated resources for a unit on world cultures, beliefs, music and exploration. Suitable for upper-elementary classes worldwide.
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Earth Day & Environment
Climate, biodiversity, and renewables — the big environmental ideas in age-appropriate resources for upper-elementary.
9 resources