Human features of countries in Europe
I can describe key features of the human geography of Europe and use atlas maps to identify spatial patterns.
Human features of countries in Europe
I can describe key features of the human geography of Europe and use atlas maps to identify spatial patterns.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Europe has diverse human geographical features (cities, road and rail networks, types of farming and industry).
- The key human features of Europe can be investigated using a wide range of resources, atlases and maps.
- Comparing physical and human maps can reveal spatial patterns.
Common misconception
Learners may struggle to make sense of atlas maps which often show a lot of complex information.
Spend additional time exploring a digital atlas map as a class or group to reinforce learners’ understanding of different map conventions.
Keywords
Land use - Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.
Human feature - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.
Spatial patterns - Spatial patterns show the links between where things are located.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Rome
Berlin
Paris
Exit quiz
6 Questions
The extraction of minerals from the ground, e.g. iron and coal.
The use of land and resources to generate energy, e.g. wind power.
Road and railway networks to connect places.
Building of factories to make products e.g. cars.