Learning Intentions

To use an atlas to identify the counties of Ireland.

To match counties with famous landmarks.

To compare counties Antrim and Derry.

To complete a map of Northern Ireland, with main towns and cities, and some famous places eg Giants Causeway, Mourne Mountains,Lough Foyle, Lough Neagh

Introduction

What county do you live in?

Can you find it on your atlas.

Main Learning

Lets look at the Province of Ulster. Six counties make up Northern Ireland, and the remaining three counties are part of the Republic of Ireland.

Lets look at how many people live in each county in Ulster..