The role of geographers: focus on Europe
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use geographical knowledge, skills and data to investigate different places.
Key learning points
- There are a range of magnificent physical features and well-known landmarks in Europe.
- Geographers can use maps and images to investigate differences between countries in Europe.
- 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.
Teacher tip
Remind learners of any learning they have done about Europe previously.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following statements correctly describe Europe?
Q2.Which of these countries are in Europe?
Q3.What is the capital city of Germany?
Q4.Which of these mountain ranges are located in Europe?
Q5.Which of the following would you expect to see on an atlas map of Europe?
Q6.Which of these major lines of latitude pass through Europe?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many countries are there widely agreed to be in Europe?
Q2.Which of these bodies of water does not border any countries in Europe?
Q3.What is the highest mountain in Europe?
Q4.Where is the largest glacier in Europe located?
Q5.Match each key term to the correct description.
Q6.Which of the following statements could be used to describe Norway?
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