Maps Worksheet - KS1 - Intermediate
Maps worksheet for Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7). Intermediate level geography practice, aligned to the UK National Curriculum. Print-ready with answer key included.
Exploring Maps and Geography
Key Stage 1 / Year 1-2 (Ages 5-7) - Intermediate
Instructions: This worksheet will help you learn about maps and geography. You'll explore continents, oceans, and use simple map symbols. Follow the instructions for each activity carefully.
World Continents and Oceans
Identify and name the continents and oceans. Use the list of names provided to fill in the blanks. Write your answers in the boxes.
1. The largest continent is ___.
2. The ocean surrounding Antarctica is the ___.
3. Africa is a continent. True or False?
4. The continent known for its kangaroos is ___.
5. The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean. True or False?
Countries of the UK
Name the four countries of the United Kingdom and their capital cities. Use the word bank to help you.
Word bank: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast
1. The capital of England is ___.
2. __ is the country known for the Loch Ness Monster.
3. Cardiff is the capital of ___.
4. Belfast is the capital of ___.
Simple Compass Directions
Use the compass directions (North, South, East, West) to answer the questions. Write the correct direction in the box.
1. The sun rises in the ___.
2. If you are facing north and turn right, you will be facing ___.
3. The opposite of east is ___.
4. The direction opposite to south is ___.
Map Symbols
Match the map symbols to their meanings. Draw a line to connect each symbol to its correct meaning.
Draw a line to match each one
Weather Patterns
Identify the weather patterns shown in the pictures. Write the name of the weather in the box.
___ 
___ 
___ Hot and Cold Areas
Identify whether the following areas are hot or cold. Write 'hot' or 'cold' in the box.
1. Sahara Desert
2. North Pole
3. Amazon Rainforest
4. Antarctica
Geographical Vocabulary
Use the words from the word bank to fill in the blanks. Write your answers in the boxes.
Word bank: mountain, river, city, coast
1. A large natural stream of water is a ___.
2. A large town is also known as a ___.
3. A landform that rises prominently above its surroundings is a ___.
4. The land along the edge of the sea is called the ___.
Create Your Own Map
Draw a simple map of your local area. Include symbols for a house, a school, a park, and a road. Use the space provided.
Activity 1: Asia ; Southern ; True ; Australasia ; True
Activity 2: London ; Scotland ; Wales ; Northern Ireland
Activity 3: East ; East ; West ; North
Activity 4: House - Home ; Tree - Forest ; Car - Road ; Water - River
Activity 5: Sunny ; Cloudy ; Rainy ; Snowy
Activity 6: Hot ; Cold ; Hot ; Cold
Activity 7: River ; City ; Mountain ; Coast
Activity 8: [Student's drawing]
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