Physical and human features of Tanzania
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use aerial photographs and satellite images to find out about Tanzania's physical and human features.
Key learning points
- Google Earth can be used to locate places in Tanzania.
- There are many different human and physical features in Tanzania.
- Google Earth can be used to investigate Tanzania’s human and physical features.
Keywords
Aerial photograph - An aerial photograph is a picture of an object or place that has been taken from above.
Satellite image - A satellite image is a photograph taken from high above using a satellite.
Natural - Something that is natural has not been changed by humans.
3D - A three-dimensional (3D) object is solid- its dimensions are height (top to bottom), width (side to side) and depth (front to back).
Globe - A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
Common misconception
Learners may have difficulties in identifying different features in satellite images and aerial photographs.
Use Google Earth to first locate and zoom in on features near your school that are already familiar to learners.
Teacher tip
If learners don't have access to Google Earth, print off a selection of images to show different physical and human features in Tanzania.
Equipment
Access to Google Earth and digital tools.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Something that is __________ has not been changed by humans.
Q2.Where would you find a satellite?
Q3.What type of image is this?
Q4.Put these in order from the furthest away to the nearest.
Q5.A __________ object is solid - its dimensions are height (top to bottom), width (side to side) and depth (front to back).
Q6.A globe is a map of Earth on a ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Google __________ can be used to locate places in Tanzania.
Q2.What geographical features can we find in Tanzania?
Q3.Match these places to the type of place they are.
Q4.Which continent is Tanzania in?
Q5.What would you do when using Google Earth to look at a place in more detail?
Q6.Which of these is not a physical feature of Tanzania?
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