Comparing northern Italy with my UK region
I can reflect on what I have learned about northern Italy and compare this area with the region of the UK where I live.
Comparing northern Italy with my UK region
I can reflect on what I have learned about northern Italy and compare this area with the region of the UK where I live.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A range of different sources of information is needed to develop a full picture of what a place is like.
- Using different sources and types of information can help avoid misconceptions, stereotypes and misinformation.
- There are similarities and differences between northern Italy and my UK region.
Keywords
Climate - Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time.
Settlement - A settlement is a place where people live and often work.
Misconception - Misconceptions are incorrect ideas or opinions that people have.
Stereotype - A stereotype is a set idea that people might have about a person, place or thing, but which is often not true in reality.
Common misconception
Limited understanding of what misconceptions and stereotypes are and the possible impacts of these.
Discuss examples of misconceptions and stereotypes that learners have encountered in their own lives.
To help you plan your year 4 geography lesson on: Comparing northern Italy with my UK region, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 geography lesson on: Comparing northern Italy with my UK region, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
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Exit quiz
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incorrect ideas or opinions that people have
a set ideas that people might have which is often not true in reality
information that is incorrect or misleading