The seven wonders of the natural world
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can investigate special landscapes from around the world and talk about what makes them special.
Key learning points
- Geographers use images and maps to investigate places, e.g. the ‘Seven wonders of the natural world’.
- Geographers sometimes add labels or captions to images to share their opinions.
- Surveys help geographers find out what people do or think, e.g. what is their favourite natural wonder?
Keywords
Natural - Something that is natural has not been changed by humans.
Landscape - A landscape is an area and its landforms and features that can be seen when viewed from another place.
Atlas - An atlas is a book of maps of the world that show the location of places and features at global or national scale.
Survey - A survey is a way of collecting information by asking a set of questions.
Common misconception
Special places or landscapes all look the same.
Special landscapes can look and feel very different to each other. They are special because they make you feel different things like awe and wonder.
Teacher tip
You can use resources to support a sensory experience of each special place e.g. ice, sand, lights, rocks, water etc. you can also show pupils videos of each place to support the immersion into each one.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Geographers use maps to __________ a place. Unscramble the letters to find the word.
Q2.Which of these statements can be true about a special place?
Q3.Which of these words are geographical vocabulary?
Q4.Which of these are human features that make a place special?
Q5.Which of these are natural features that can make a place special?
Q6.A display to share your special place should include which of these?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many natural wonders of the world are there?
Q2.What do we call a book of maps?
Q3.What country is the Great Barrier Reef in?
Q4.Where can you see the Northern Lights?
Q5.What type of natural wonder is Victoria Falls?
Q6.What is the name of the tallest mountain in the world?
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