Types of Terrain Around the World

A sense of place and a sense of place

I can explore and discuss human and natural features in my area in Ireland. I can describe human and natural features in Europe and the world. I can compare the size and location of human and natural features. I can name and describe some countries in Europe and around the world. I can use maps, measurements and cardinal directions to explore my local area. I can make suggestions about what might happen based on information, and propose ideas that can be tested by experimenting. Predicting I can carry out simple investigations and collect information from sources. Investigating and experimenting I can use the correct instruments and equipment to collect data. Estimating and measuring I can present what I know about people and places in different ways. Recording and communicating Evaluating I can sort, group and classify data, and recognise patterns in data. Analysing I can use and compare pictures, maps and globes to learn about places. I can make simple maps and models. I can recognise some lines of latitude and longitude. Maps, globes and graphical skills I can ask questions about people and places. Questioning I can look at and describe human and natural features and how things happen. Observing ©The Educational Company of Ireland I can review how I carried out an investigation and assess what could be improved.

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