Similarities and differences: Arusha in Tanzania
I can use photographs to identify similarities and differences between Arusha and the place where I live.
Similarities and differences: Arusha in Tanzania
I can use photographs to identify similarities and differences between Arusha and the place where I live.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are similarities and differences between places and the lives of people in different parts of the world.
- Photographs can be used to investigate and compare Arusha and my local area.
- There are similarities and differences between the physical and human features in Arusha and my own local area.
Keywords
Similarities - Similarities are the things that are the same when compared with others.
Differences - Differences are the things that are not the same when compared with others.
Climate - Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).
Physical feature - A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
City - A city is a settlement that is usually larger than a town and has local government.
Common misconception
Learners may not fully appreciate the diversity of places within countries.
Spend time exploring a range of settlements in different parts of the UK.
To help you plan your year 2 geography lesson on: Similarities and differences: Arusha in Tanzania, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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