Location and transport
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can locate northern Italy on a map and describe how far it is from where I live.
Key learning points
- Italy is in southern Europe and borders Switzerland, France, Austria and Slovenia.
- Digital mapping tools can be used to locate Europe, Italy, and the main features of northern Italy.
- Investigations of travel to northern Italy include comparing route, distance and time.
Keywords
Digital mapping tools - Digital mapping tools allow us zoom in on places to investigate features using online maps.
Route - A route shows the starting point and end point of a journey, sometimes with stops in between.
Border - A border is the dividing line between two countries.
Common misconception
Lack of understanding about what a carbon footprint is.
Provide additional teaching input about carbon footprints and their link with climate change.
Teacher tip
Model using a digital mapping tool such as Google Maps to research a possible route from the UK to northern Italy. Challenge learners to find out additional details such as the cost.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What continent is Italy found on?
Q2.What is the capital of Italy?
Q3.What units would you use to measure the distance of a route between countries?
Q4.Why are symbols used on a map?
Q5.The provides information about what symbols, colours and lines mean on a map.
Q6.This word helps us to describe the journey between the start and end point. Unscramble the words to find the word.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Italy is found in Europe.
Q2.Which of these countries border Italy?
Q3.Which type of transport would be quickest to travel to Italy from the UK?
Q4.What are the problems with travelling by plane?
Q5.What information do digital mapping tools provide about routes?
Q6.Which body of water separates England and Italy?
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