Year 1 - Key Knowledge

Year 1

• The United Kingdom is made up of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
• The capital cities are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast.
• The River Mersey is near my school.
• The River Seven is the longest river in the UK it is 220 miles.
• The River Thames is the second longest at 215 miles.
• Our school is located in Birkenhead on the Wirral Peninsular and our county is Merseyside.
• There are four seasons and weather patterns are important when choosing clothing and activities,
• The four points of a compass: North, South, East and West.
• Physical features are the natural features of the Earth’s surface.
• Human features are man-made.