Images of the UK
I can use enquiry to understand how images can be used to describe people and places.
Images of the UK
I can use enquiry to understand how images can be used to describe people and places.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Images of the UK can be used to investigate places and present geographical information.
- Images can show the similarities and differences between towns and cities across the UK.
- Images can show the similarities and differences between the physical landscape across the UK.
- Stereotypical views are when people see a single story about people or places; they can be positive as well as negative.
Keywords
Stereotype - This is a set idea that people might have about a person, place or thing, but which is often not true in reality.
Differences - Differences are the things that are not the same when compared with others.
Diversity - The variety of human, physical or cultural characteristics in a geographical area is known as diversity.
Similarities - Similarities are the things that are the same when compared with others.
Common misconception
Stereotypes are always negative and untrue.
Stereotypes usually contain an element of truth in them, and can also be positive.
To help you plan your year 4 geography lesson on: Images of the UK, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 4 geography lesson on: Images of the UK, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Equipment
Images of the UK.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
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