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A town in northern Italy
I can use multiple sources of information to investigate what a town in northern Italy is like.
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Year 4
A town in northern Italy
I can use multiple sources of information to investigate what a town in northern Italy is like.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different sources of information can be used to investigate what a locality is like.
- Digital mapping tools can be used to investigate buildings and land use.
- There may be many different reasons why someone would like to live in a specific location.
Keywords
Investigate - To investigate something is to carefully study the facts and data to be able to find an answer or form a conclusion.
Locality - Locality describes a particular location, the features of each locality will differ.
Digital mapping tools - Digital mapping tools allow us zoom in on places to investigate features using online maps.
Common misconception
Difficulties in using digital mapping tools.
Provide additional teaching input to support learners in using digital mapping tools.
Using images is a good way to develop enquiry skills. Other activities include cropping images, writing captions and extending photographs.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Pupils will need access to the internet to explore Brescia using Google Earth.
Licence
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What facilities do villages often have?
large shopping centres
a hospital
Q2.
This word describes the average weather conditions of a place, measured over 30 years. Unscramble the letters to find the ans
Q3.
What two climate zones are found in northern Italy?
temperate
Polar
Q4.
What physical factors can affect the population of a settlement?
number of shops
Q5.
Why is Ortisei colder than Vernassa?
It is close to the coast of Italy.
Q6.
Why does Vernassa have a warm climate?
It is popular with tourists.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Using different sources of information allows you to and find an answer.
Q2.
Which of these is a town in northern Italy?
Milan
Vernassa
Ortisei
Q3.
Which of these statments are true about Brescia?
It has an Alpine climate.
It is next to the coast.
Q4.
Why are digital maps useful?
You have pay to use them.
Q5.
Why might tourists want to visit Brescia?
air pollution
nearby mountains for walking
Q6.
Which mountain range is Brescia near to?
Alps
Himlayas
Andes