Comparing northern Italy with my UK region
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can reflect on what I have learned about northern Italy and compare this area with the region of the UK where I live.
Key learning points
- A range of different sources of information is needed to develop a full picture of what a place is like.
- Using different sources and types of information can help avoid misconceptions, stereotypes and misinformation.
- There are similarities and differences between northern Italy and my UK region.
Keywords
Climate - Climate is the average weather conditions over a long period of time.
Settlement - A settlement is a place where people live and often work.
Misconception - Misconceptions are incorrect ideas or opinions that people have.
Stereotype - A stereotype is a set idea that people might have about a person, place or thing, but which is often not true in reality.
Common misconception
Limited understanding of what misconceptions and stereotypes are and the possible impacts of these.
Discuss examples of misconceptions and stereotypes that learners have encountered in their own lives.
Teacher tip
Learners could use their collages to share their learning about northern Italy with others.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Venice is a very popular destination.
Q2.Which of these statements describe a city?
Q3.Which of these seas border Italy?
Q4.Tourists can bring problems to an area. Which of these are problems caused by lots of tourism?
Q5.What type of tourism trys to reduce the impacts of tourists and protect the environment?
Q6.What is this type of boat called in Venice?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each key term to the correct definition.
Q2.Why is it useful to use multiple sources of information when you investigate something?
Q3.Which of these are types of climate?
Q4.Which of these are physical features you would find in northern Italy?
Q5.Which of these are true of northern Italy?
Q6.What must we consider when we compare places?
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