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Parks usually have a playground, lots of grass, trees and flower beds.

Life in British Towns - Where Sam Lives

Join Sam as he explores his British town, from houses and parks to roads and shops, and discover what makes local places special in this KS1 Geography quiz.

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Fascinating Fact:

There is a park near Sam’s home with grass, trees, and a playground.

In KS1 Geography, learning about life in a British town helps children notice their local area. They explore homes, streets, parks, schools, and shops, and think about how people use these places every day.

Key Terms

Town: A place with many houses, streets, and buildings where lots of people live and work.
Local area: The places close to where you live, like your street, school, and nearby park.
Park: An open, green space with grass, trees, and often play equipment for people to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What do children learn about towns in KS1 Geography?

In KS1 Geography, children learn to spot features of a town, such as homes, shops, roads, and parks, and think about how people travel, work, and play there.

How can I help my child explore their local area?

You can walk around together, look for landmarks like the post office or park, talk about road names, and ask them to describe what they see and hear.

Why is it important to know about where Sam lives?

Knowing about where Sam lives helps children compare their own town with another place, building map skills, curiosity, and an understanding of different communities.

Try These Related Quizzes

1 .

Sam lives in a road with a lot of houses. A lot of other people live on Sam’s road. What are these people called?

Cousins

Nephews

Nieces

Neighbours

Who are your neighbours?

2 .

Sam lives in a town. In the town centre there is a building with a lot of books. What is it called?

Supermarket

Cinema

Library

Bank

Do you go to the library? What type of books do you like?

3 .

Sam lives in a town. When he wants to play with his friends he goes to a space down the road. It has a slide, swings and a climbing frame. What is it called?

Field

Library

Swimming pool

Playground

Where is your nearest playground?

4 .

Sam lives in a town called Bedworth. It is not a very big town. It is not as big as a city. But all round where Sam lives there are houses. What type of area does Sam live in?

Rural

Urban

Agricultural

Desert

Urban areas are built up - they have lots of houses, factories, shops and offices

5 .

Sam’s Mum often shops in the town centre. But where does she buy most of their food?

Bank

Library

Supermarket

Café

Which supermarket does your family go to?

6 .

Sam is 7 years old. Sam goes to a school near where he lives. His Mum walks him to school. The school has a class for every year, from nursery to Year 6. Sam is in the Year 2 class. What type of school does Sam go to?

Secondary school

Primary school

High school

Nursery school

There are 7 primary schools in Sam’s town

7 .

Sam lives in a town. He and his friends play at the nearest playground. Sometimes Sam’s Mum and Dad take him to the ____ where there is a bigger playground, flower beds and lots of grass and trees.

Factory

Shop

Park

School

Do you have a park near where you live?

8 .

Sam’s Mum and Dad take him to the Leisure Centre in the town. Sam is a good swimmer. Which part of the Leisure Centre does he use to go swimming?

Sports Hall

Hockey pitch

Gym

Swimming pool

Where is your nearest swimming pool?

9 .

Sam lives in the small town of Bedworth. Sam’s Mum and Dad often go into the town centre to buy things. What do we call places where you can buy things?

Shops

Banks

Factories

Houses

What sorts of shops are there in your nearest town or city centre?

10 .

When Sam is 11 he will go on to a big school. There is one big school in Sam’s town. But Sam might go to other big schools in places nearby. Which one of these is a word for a big school after you are 11?

Primary school

Secondary school

Nursery school

University

What is the name of your nearest secondary school?

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