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Year 6

The role of geographers: focus on Europe

I can use geographical knowledge, skills and data to investigate different places.

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Year 6

The role of geographers: focus on Europe

I can use geographical knowledge, skills and data to investigate different places.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. There are a range of magnificent physical features and well-known landmarks in Europe.
  2. Geographers can use maps and images to investigate differences between countries in Europe.
  3. Geographers can use statistics to investigate differences between countries in Europe.

Keywords

  • Climate - Climate is an average of weather conditions (e.g. rain, sun, wind) in a place taken over a long period of time (usually 30 years or more).

  • Biome - A biome is a large region of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there.

  • Land use - Land use is the function or purpose of a particular area.

  • Population density - Population density is the number of people living in a defined area, e.g. 300 people per square kilometre.

  • Data - Data is a collection of information that can be analysed to help us answer a question.

Common misconception

People may have stereotypes about different places.

Discuss where people's stereotypes come from and emphasise the importance of using multiple sources of information to build up a more accurate picture of what a place is like.

Remind learners of any learning they have done about Europe previously.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following statements correctly describe Europe?
Correct answer: It is in the Northern Hemisphere.
It is in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
It is the largest continent by population.
Correct answer: It is the second smallest continent by area.
Q2.
Which of these countries are in Europe?
Correct answer: Denmark
Correct answer: Moldova
Morocco
Syria
Q3.
What is the capital city of Germany?
Correct answer: Berlin
Bonn
Hamburg
Munich
Q4.
Which of these mountain ranges are located in Europe?
Correct answer: Alps
Andes
Correct answer: Pyrenees
Rockies
Q5.
Which of the following would you expect to see on an atlas map of Europe?
Correct answer: capital cities
Correct answer: country borders
towns and villages
car parks
Q6.
Which of these major lines of latitude pass through Europe?
Correct answer: Arctic Circle
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Tropic of Capricorn

6 Questions

Q1.
How many countries are there widely agreed to be in Europe?
24
34
Correct answer: 44
54
Q2.
Which of these bodies of water does not border any countries in Europe?
Adriatic Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Correct answer: Pacific Ocean
Q3.
What is the highest mountain in Europe?
the Matterhorn
Mont Blanc
Correct answer: Mount Elbrus
Mount Kazbek
Q4.
Where is the largest glacier in Europe located?
Finland
Correct answer: Iceland
Norway
Sweden
Q5.
Match each key term to the correct description.
Correct Answer:income,how much money people earn

how much money people earn

Correct Answer:life expectancy ,how long people live

how long people live

Correct Answer:population,the total number of people living in a place

the total number of people living in a place

Q6.
Which of the following statements could be used to describe Norway?
Correct answer: It has many fjords and glaciers.
Correct answer: It is located in northern Europe.
Most of its land is used for agriculture.
It has a tropical climate.