Features of rural and urban locations - Worksheet - Year 3

This Year 3 worksheet aims to educate students on the distinctive characteristics of rural and urban environments, focusing on the features of villages, towns, and cities. To begin, pupils are directed to watch an educational video provided by BBC Teach, which serves as an introduction to the topic. The video explores the various aspects of cities, towns, and villages, providing visual and auditory examples that will help students to distinguish between these different types of settlements.

After viewing the video, students are prompted to contemplate and record what they perceive to be the main features of a village. Similarly, they are asked to consider the defining characteristics of towns and cities. The worksheet encourages critical thinking by asking pupils to identify the unique features of the United Kingdom, particularly those that differentiate urban from rural locations. Through this exercise, students will gain an understanding of how the environment can vary within a country and the factors that contribute to the distinctiveness of each area.