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The United Kingdom Unit PlanThe United Kingdom Unit Plan
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Core Knowledge Foundation
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1st - 2nd
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Social Studies & History
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The United Kingdom

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Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, and England are four countries united by more than a monarchy. Academics explore the geography of the nations that make up the United Kingdom.  The resource is broken into six lessons focusing on the geography, flag, and history of each country. Historians color flags, locate places on maps, and complete hands-on-activities to understand not only the geography but also the culture and history of the United Kingdom. 

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Concepts

the united kingdom, england, scotland, ireland, northern ireland, wales, britain, british history, world geography, european countries, european geography, european history

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have learners pick one country in the United Kingdom to research further
  • Create a visual image board of the United Kingdom

Classroom Considerations

  • Educator must provide maps and an atlas of the United Kingdom

Pros

  • Includes extension activities if time allows 
  • Resource is a great way to expose elementary pupils to other countries 

Cons

  • None

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