The seas around the UK
You learn the seas around the UK by finding the land next to each one.
How to find it again
- Find the land next to the water.
- The North Sea is east of Britain.
- The Irish Sea is between Great Britain and Ireland.
- The English Channel is south of England.
A worked example
Tap the North Sea.
- Find England.
- Look north-east of it, over the water.
- Tap the sea there.
More examples
Tap the Irish Sea.
- Find Wales.
- Look north-west of it, over the water.
- Tap the sea there.
Tap the English Channel.
- Find England.
- Look south of it, over the water.
- Tap the sea there.
Tap the Celtic Sea.
- Find Wales.
- Look south-west of it, over the water.
- Tap the sea there.
Watch out
You tap the North Sea when the Irish Sea is asked.
The North Sea is on the east side of Britain. The Irish Sea is on the west side, between Britain and Ireland.
Tips
- The Atlantic Ocean is the open ocean to the west and the north of the UK.
Why it works
The UK is a group of islands, so there is water on every side. Each sea has a name, and the name tells you which land it is next to or between.