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Sam lives in an ordinary British town. Where is your nearest town?

Buildings - Around Sam's Town

Towns are full of interesting places, from shops and stations to libraries and churches. Explore Sam’s town and see which buildings you can spot in your own area.

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Fascinating Fact:

The library is a quiet building where people can read and borrow books.

In KS1 Geography, children learn to spot different buildings around a town, such as homes, shops, schools, and libraries, and to think about how each one is used every day.

Key Terms

Building: A man-made structure where people live, work, learn, or visit.
High street: The main street in a town where many shops and services are found.
Public building: A place, like a school or library, that everyone in the community can use.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What buildings do children learn about in KS1 Geography?

In KS1 Geography, children learn about common buildings such as houses, schools, shops, libraries, post offices, and places of worship in their local area.

How can I help my child describe buildings around our town?

You can walk together and talk about each building’s name, what it looks like, who uses it, and what happens inside, using simple words and short sentences.

Why is it important to learn about local buildings?

Learning about local buildings helps children understand how their town works, who helps them in the community, and how places are linked to everyday life.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Sam’s Dad catches the train at the _______ ______.

Bus station

Swimming pool

Railway station

Supermarket

Where is your nearest railway station?

2 .

Sam’s Mum borrows books from the _______.

Butcher’s

Baker’s

Library

Bus station

Where is your nearest library?

3 .

Sam’s Mum can get some of her money out of a ____ _______.

Coffee machine

Cash machine

Vending machine

Washing machine

Cash machines are in banks and supermarkets

4 .

The centre of Sam’s town has lots of _____.

Shops

Farms

Greenhouses

Fields

Where is your nearest shopping centre?

5 .

Sam has a rash. His Mum takes him to the surgery. Who does Sam see at the surgery about his rash?

A teacher

A vet

A farmer

A doctor

Where do you go to see a doctor?

6 .

Every day, Sam passes a building with red doors. Sometimes there is a fire engine outside it. What is it?

A bus station

A railway station

A train station

A fire station

Where is your nearest fire station?

7 .

Sam needs an injection. His Dad takes him to the Health Centre. Who gives him the injection at the Health Centre?

A nurse

A vet

An electrician

A plumber

Do you not like injections, or do you not mind?

8 .

In the middle of Sam’s town there is a large stone building. It has a tower, a clock and bells. What is this building?

A church

A house

A block of flats

A shop

Some churches have a spire. What does a spire look like?

9 .

Sam’s uncle is ill. Sam and his family visit him in the ________.

Library

Church

Supermarket

Hospital

Where is your nearest hospital?

10 .

Sam’s Mum wants to send a parcel. Where does she take the parcel?

To the bank

To the Post Office

To the library

To the sports centre

Where is your nearest Post Office?

You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Fieldwork

Author: David Bland (Former Physics Teacher, KS1 Science & Geography Quiz Writer)

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