Ben Nevis PowerPoint

How can I teach about Ben Nevis?

Ben Nevis is a mountain in Scotland that is a popular destination for hikers and tourists.

This is an excellent resource for your class to learn some brilliant pieces of knowledge about the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom. The Ben Nevis Facts for Kids PowerPoint is a clear and comprehensive learning material that will tell learners about the mountain’s location and name origin. It also uses some excellent examples to help pupils understand its vast height, by comparing it to buildings and other mountains.

This resource would be wonderful for a First Level Geography class or a lesson that focuses on Scotland. Ben Nevis is an iconic part of Scotland’s landscape that people all over the world travel to climb. For this reason, it's a great opportunity to raise awareness about the wondrous mountain.

Teaching about Ben Nevis can be a fun and engaging way to introduce children to geography, history, and science. Here's a list of ideas for how to teach about the mountain:

• Show the children where Ben Nevis is located in Scotland on a map, and talk about the surrounding areas and landmarks.
• Have a chat about the height of Ben Nevis and compare it to other mountains in the world. It'll also be a great opportunity to talk about units of measurement!
• Talk about the weather on Ben Nevis and how it can change quickly. Talk about why this might be the case and what kind of weather conditions can be found on the mountain.
• Learn about the wildlife that can be found on Ben Nevis and what makes their habitats unique. You can also look up some pics of the different species and discuss what makes each one special.
• Read up on the history of Ben Nevis, like the first recorded ascent and the weather observatory near the summit.
• Encourage the children to create a project about Ben Nevis. They'd maybe like to make a poster or a model of the mountain. This will give them an opportunity to use their creativity and to learn more about the mountain in the process.

What are Munros?

Our Ben Nevis Facts for Kids PowerPoint discusses Munros, which are known throughout the world as desirable mountains to climb. Munros are named after Sir Hugh Munro, who first made a list of the hills back in 1891. To qualify, the mountain has to be over 3,000 feet and to be in Scotland.

There are 227 Munros in Scotland, and it's a popular activity for people to try and bag as many as they possibly can. Ben Nevis is the tallest mountain and is 4,413 feet tall, which is nearly 1.5 times larger than the smallest, Ben Vane.

To date, over 6,000 people have climbed all of these mountains. To inform your class about Munros, you can use our Scotland's Munros Differentiated Comprehension Go Respond activity sheets.

If you'd like to see some similar resources, why don’t you take a look at our All About Ben Nevis fact file? It'll give some more information about the Munro. We also have our marvellous Scotland's Landscape Physical Features PowerPoint for your class to enjoy.

What are some Ben Nevis facts for kids?

Here are some brilliant facts that you can give to your learners when you're teaching them with our Ben Nevis Facts for Kids PowerPoint:

• Ben Nevis is found in the Grampian Mountain range. It's located in the Scottish Highlands, near the town of Fort William.
• Its Gaelic name is Beinn Nibheis, which can be translated as 'venomous mountain'. Another interpretation in Scottish Gaelic is that the name 'Ben Nevis' means 'mountain with its head in the clouds'.
• Ben Nevis was formed after a volcanic eruption over 350 million years ago. It's one of the oldest mountains in the world.
• The weather on Ben Nevis can change quickly and can be very harsh, with strong winds, heavy rain, and snow, even in the summer months.
• There's a weather observatory near the summit of Ben Nevis that's still in use today. It was built in 1883 and is one of the oldest weather observatories in the world.
• Ben Nevis is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, mountain hares, and birds of prey like eagles and buzzards.
• Around 150,000 walkers climb the mountain every year. Hiking up Ben Nevis is a popular activity, and there are a few challenging trails that lead to the summit.
• The first recorded ascent of Ben Nevis was made by botanist James Robertson in 1771.
• Ben Nevis is so tall, that on a clear day, you're able to see Northern Ireland from its summit!
• Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in the British Isles, reaching an impressive height of 1,344 meters (4,409 feet).