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Geography

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.

Knowledge Organiser Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Free

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Learning objective

Recall and explain settlement types, how settlements grow, and the key features that determine where settlements are located.

About this resource

  • Subject: Geography
  • Type: Knowledge Organiser
  • Grade levels: Grade 3 (ages 8-9, ≈ Year 4), Grade 4 (ages 9-10, ≈ Year 5), Grade 5 (ages 10-11, ≈ Year 6), Grade 6 (ages 11-12, ≈ Year 7)
  • Pages: 3
  • Date added: 2026-05-13
  • Credit: Qualified primary teacher