A city in northern Italy
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use multiple sources of information to investigate what a city in northern Italy is like.
Key learning points
- Different sources of information can be used to investigate what a locality is like.
- Digital mapping tools can be used to investigate buildings and land use.
- 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.
Teacher tip
Using images is a good way to develop enquiry skills. Other activities include cropping images, writing captions and extending photographs.
Equipment
Pupils will need access to the internet to explore Brescia using Google Earth.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What facilities do villages often have?
Q2.This word describes the average weather conditions of a place, measured over 30 years. Unscramble the letters to find the ans
Q3.What two climate zones are found in northern Italy?
Q4.What physical factors can affect the population of a settlement?
Q5.Why is Ortisei colder than Vernassa?
Q6.Why does Vernassa have a warm climate?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Using different sources of information allows you to and find an answer.
Q2.Which of these is a city in northern Italy?
Q3.Which of these statments are true about Brescia?
Q4.Why are digital maps useful?
Q5.Why might tourists want to visit Brescia?
Q6.Which mountain range is Brescia near to?
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