WALT-To explore the county divisions of England.

COUNTIES OF ENGLAND
Have a look at this address
Cornwallis Academy,
Hubbards Lane,
Linton,
Maidstone,
KENT,
ME17 4HX

Starter:1. What is
KENT?
2. Why is it
important?

WILF:
Step 3: Identity locations of
for English counties.
Step 4:Describe features of
some English counties.
Step 5:Explain reasons for
some county locations
and/or features.

WALT-To explore the county divisions of England.

COUNTIES
The counties of Britain are
divided for a number of reasons:
Government/political
purposes e.g. elections
Geography, natural borders.
History/Culture of region

WILF:
Step 3: Identity locations of
for English counties.
Step 4:Describe features of
some English counties.
Step 5:Explain reasons for
some county locations
and/or features.

WALT-To explore the county divisions of England.

TASK 1

Your turn to investigate the counties

within England.

In a mind map
write down as
many counties of
England you
know

WILF:
Step 3: Identity locations of
for English counties.
Step 4:Describe features of
some English counties.
Step 5:Explain reasons for
some county locations
and/or features.

WALT-To explore the county divisions of England.

TASK 2

Complete the worksheet identifying

the counties of England.
Extension- make a fact file of
information on Kent as a county.

WILF:
Step 3: Identity locations of
for English counties.
Step 4:Describe features of
some English counties.
Step 5:Explain reasons for
some county locations
and/or features.

WALT-To explore the county divisions of England.

TASK 3
In groups, complete a PowerPoint on
Kent, Essex and Surrey as counties.
Include description of its features.
Explain why it is unique as a
county.
Compare it to other counties.
Explain how the county border
was formed.

WILF:
Step 3: Identity locations of
for English counties.
Step 4:Describe features of
some English counties.
Step 5:Explain reasons for
some county locations
and/or features.

WALT-To explore the county divisions of England.

REFLECTION:
Facts on Kent.
1. Share ideas with someone not in
your group earlier.
2. Write down 2 facts you didnt
already know.

WILF:
Step 3: Identity locations of
for English counties.
Step 4:Describe features of
some English counties.
Step 5:Explain reasons for
some county locations
and/or features.