North America - Unit Assessment

The Year 6 Geography assessment on North America, crafted by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, is a comprehensive evaluation of students' knowledge about the continent's geography, including countries, capitals, rivers, and prominent individuals. The assessment begins by asking students to identify which options are North American countries and capital cities, with choices like Canada, Jamaica, Ottawa, and Kingston. Further questions challenge students to name cities in Canada, such as Montreal and Quebec, as well as to recognize North American rivers like the Mississippi and Rio Grande. The assessment also includes a section on identifying famous North American people, with options including Barack Obama.

In addition to factual knowledge, the assessment tests students' understanding of the United States' time zones, asking them to calculate time differences between the Pacific, Mountain, Central, and Eastern zones. Students must also demonstrate their grasp of geographical terms by identifying the correct lines of latitude and longitude for various US states such as Florida, California, Wyoming, and New Mexico. The assessment is interactive, with exercises matching flags to countries and identifying members of the West Indies, such as Jamaica and Barbados. This structured approach ensures a thorough evaluation of the pupils' geographical knowledge and understanding of North America.