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Year 4
Location and transport
I can locate northern Italy on a map and describe how far it is from where I live.
New
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Year 4
Location and transport
I can locate northern Italy on a map and describe how far it is from where I live.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Italy is in southern Europe and borders Switzerland, France, Austria and Slovenia.
- Digital mapping tools can be used to locate Europe, Italy, and the main features of northern Italy.
- Investigations of travel to northern Italy include comparing route, distance and time.
Keywords
Digital mapping tools - Digital mapping tools allow us zoom in on places to investigate features using online maps.
Route - A route shows the starting point and end point of a journey, sometimes with stops in between.
Border - A border is the dividing line between two countries.
Common misconception
Lack of understanding about what a carbon footprint is.
Provide additional teaching input about carbon footprints and their link with climate change.
Model using a digital mapping tool such as Google Maps to research a possible route from the UK to northern Italy. Challenge learners to find out additional details such as the cost.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What continent is Italy found on?
Africa
Asia
North America
Q2.
What is the capital of Italy?
London
Paris
Venice
Q3.
What units would you use to measure the distance of a route between countries?
steps
meters
centimetres
Q4.
Why are symbols used on a map?
They look good.
Q5.
The provides information about what symbols, colours and lines mean on a map.
Q6.
This word helps us to describe the journey between the start and end point. Unscramble the words to find the word.
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Italy is found in Europe.
Q2.
Which of these countries border Italy?
Spain
Q3.
Which type of transport would be quickest to travel to Italy from the UK?
car
train
walk
Q4.
What are the problems with travelling by plane?
It is often the fastest journey time.
You can enjoy the scenery.
Q5.
What information do digital mapping tools provide about routes?
impact on the environment
cost
Q6.
Which body of water separates England and Italy?
Mediterranean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Lake Garda