Discovering Skara Brae: A Geography Adventure

Discovering Skara Brae: A Geography Adventure

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to locate Skara Brae on a map, identify key features of the area, and use geographical language to describe its characteristics.

What do you already know about English counties and their location on a map?

English Counties Recap

Recap: What are English counties? Can you identify any by looking at a map?

Introduction to Skara Brae

Skara Brae is a prehistoric settlement located in Scotland. It is one of the best-preserved Neolithic villages in Europe.

Locating Skara Brae

Use an atlas to locate Skara Brae on a map of Scotland.

Physical Features of Skara Brae

Skara Brae is situated near the Bay of Skaill, with the Atlantic Ocean to the west.

Man-Made Features of Skara Brae

The village consists of stone-built houses, passageways, and a drainage system.

Rivers and Islands

Discuss the nearby rivers and islands that are part of the Skara Brae area.

Countries Around Skara Brae

Identify the countries surrounding Skara Brae, including Scotland and the United Kingdom.

Geographical Language

Learn and practice geographical language to describe the features of Skara Brae.

Map Reading Activity

Engage in a map reading activity to locate and describe Skara Brae using geographical language.

Summary and Review

Recap the key features of Skara Brae and its location on a map.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.