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A town in northern Italy

I can use multiple sources of information to investigate what a town in northern Italy is like.

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A town in northern Italy

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Key learning points

  1. Different sources of information can be used to investigate what a locality is like.
  2. Digital mapping tools can be used to investigate buildings and land use.
  3. There may be many different reasons why someone would like to live in a specific location.

Keywords

  • Investigate - To investigate something is to carefully study the facts and data to be able to find an answer or form a conclusion.

  • Locality - Locality describes a particular location, the features of each locality will differ.

  • Digital mapping tools - Digital mapping tools allow us zoom in on places to investigate features using online maps.

Common misconception

Difficulties in using digital mapping tools.

Provide additional teaching input to support learners in using digital mapping tools.

Using images is a good way to develop enquiry skills. Other activities include cropping images, writing captions and extending photographs.
Teacher tip

Equipment

Pupils will need access to the internet to explore Brescia using Google Earth.

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6 Questions

Q1.
What facilities do villages often have?
large shopping centres
Correct answer: local shops
a hospital
Correct answer: a primary school
Q2.
This word describes the average weather conditions of a place, measured over 30 years. Unscramble the letters to find the ans
1 - C
2 - L
3 - I
4 - M
5 - A
6 - T
7 - E
Q3.
What two climate zones are found in northern Italy?
temperate
Polar
Correct answer: Mediterranean
Correct answer: Alpine
Q4.
What physical factors can affect the population of a settlement?
Correct answer: climate
Correct answer: landscape
number of shops
Q5.
Why is Ortisei colder than Vernassa?
Correct answer: It is further north of the equator; it has a higher latitude.
Correct answer: It is located in the mountains; it has a high altitude.
It is close to the coast of Italy.
Q6.
Why does Vernassa have a warm climate?
Correct answer: It is closer to the equator.
It is popular with tourists.
Correct answer: It is close ot the Ligurian Sea.

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6 Questions

Q1.
Using different sources of information allows you to and find an answer.
Correct Answer: investigate, examine
Q2.
Which of these is a town in northern Italy?
Milan
Vernassa
Ortisei
Correct answer: Brescia
Q3.
Which of these statments are true about Brescia?
It has an Alpine climate.
Correct answer: It has a large population.
Correct answer: It has good tranport links.
Correct answer: It has beautiful old buildings.
It is next to the coast.
Q4.
Why are digital maps useful?
Correct answer: They are updated regularly.
Correct answer: You can zoom in and out to look at details.
You have pay to use them.
Q5.
Why might tourists want to visit Brescia?
Correct answer: beautiful buildings
Correct answer: cafes and restaurants
Correct answer: warm climate
air pollution
nearby mountains for walking
Q6.
Which mountain range is Brescia near to?
Alps
Himlayas
Correct answer: Dolomites
Andes