What I found about Blackpool and Blackburn? - Worksheet - Year 5

A worksheet designed for Year 5 students encourages exploration of two distinct locations in the UK: Blackpool and Blackburn. The worksheet is an educational tool that utilises maps to help students learn about different places, their characteristics, and their historical development. The primary focus of the worksheet is to guide students in discovering how Blackpool, renowned for being one of the UK's most beloved seaside resorts, grew and developed over time. Through this engaging activity, students are prompted to consider the factors that contributed to Blackpool's popularity and prominence as a holiday destination.

The worksheet also poses a question about the utility of maps in learning about places, specifically Blackpool and Blackburn. This encourages students to think critically about the role of geographical tools in uncovering information about locations. By using maps, students can delve into various aspects such as the physical layout, landmarks, transport links, and historical sites of both towns. The activity is designed by Focus Education (UK) Ltd to not only impart geographical knowledge but also to enhance map-reading skills and foster an understanding of how places evolve over time.