The scale on a map shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is.

The key on a map explains what the different symbols or colours used on the map mean.

A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.

A human feature is something that humans have made or built.

Geographical features in northern Italy

Geography

Location and transport

Village life in northern Italy

A town in northern Italy

Venice: A popular tourist destination

Comparing northern Italy with my UK region

This unit provides a foundation for 'The Americas: How diverse are its places and landscapes?' and 'South America: Why does the Amazon matter?', which further extend pupils’ knowledge and understanding of distant places and how to investigate them at continental and regional scales through an overview of the Americas and a case study of the Amazon region.

This builds directly on 'Europe: How diverse are its landscapes and places?', which focuses on the key geographical features of the continent of Europe, extending and deepening pupils' place knowledge and understanding through the study of Northern Italy as a distinctive European region. 

This unit explores northern Italy through its landscapes, transport, cities and villages. Pupils learn about everyday life and tourism in the region, and compare it with their own local area using maps, images and geographical vocabulary.

Europe: what is it like to live in northern Italy?

interactions between humans and the physical world

a study of the Earth's natural features and processes

a study of people on the planet and their activities

What are the definitions of these areas of geography? Match the correct term.

Which of these mountain are found in Italy?

Which of these lakes found in Italy is the largest?

Which of these cities are found in Italy and which are found in the UK?

What is the name of this river in northern Italy?

This city is popular with tourists. Unscramble the letters to find the answer.

A globe provides a {{}} model of the earth

What is Italy sometimes called because of its shape?

It shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is

You can travel by car and ferry to get to Italy from the UK. Are these statements advantages or disadvantages for this method of transport?

Geographical features in northern Italy

Lesson outcome