China: a global superpower?
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Why this why now
China is the 2nd most populous country in the world and has the 2nd largest economy. China's influence on world affairs and its importance to global trade and the economy make it a crucial country for pupils to study. Pupils will use their knowledge from prior units on population and weather and climate to help make sense of China's human and physical geography. Learning from this unit will be used in future units on globalisation and development and will help pupils understand the interconnections that exist between and within countries.
Prior knowledge requirements
- China is a large country in East Asia.
- China is the 2nd most populous country in the world.
- The capital city of China is Beijing.
- The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
- The Yangtze and Yellow Rivers are important rivers in China.
- China has a diverse landscape, including mountains, deserts, and fertile plains.
- China has a varied climate, with different regions experiencing different weather patterns.
Threads
Why this why now
China is the 2nd most populous country in the world and has the 2nd largest economy. China's influence on world affairs and its importance to global trade and the economy make it a crucial country for pupils to study. Pupils will use their knowledge from prior units on population and weather and climate to help make sense of China's human and physical geography. Learning from this unit will be used in future units on globalisation and development and will help pupils understand the interconnections that exist between and within countries.
Prior knowledge requirements
- China is a large country in East Asia.
- China is the 2nd most populous country in the world.
- The capital city of China is Beijing.
- The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
- The Yangtze and Yellow Rivers are important rivers in China.
- China has a diverse landscape, including mountains, deserts, and fertile plains.
- China has a varied climate, with different regions experiencing different weather patterns.
China: a global superpower?
This unit teaches pupils about the human and physical geography of China, how this leads to diverse lives within the country, and how it affects its power and status around the world. Pupils will learn about China's economy and how this affects its relationship with the rest of the world.
12 lessons in unit
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