Starter quiz
- A globe provides a ______ model of the earth
- '3D' ✓
- What is Italy sometimes called because of its shape?
- the shoe
- the boot ✓
- the welly
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- How many countries border Italy?
- 4 ✓
- 1
- 10
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- What direction is the UK from Italy?
- north west ✓
- south east
- north
- south
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- What is the scale on a map?
- It shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is ✓
- It shows us what the is like
- IT shows us how high the land is
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- You can travel by car and ferry to get to Italy from the UK. Are these statements advantages or disadvantages for this method of transport?
- Disadvantage⇔Produces polluting gases ✓
- Advantage⇔Enjoy the scenery ✓
- Disadvantage⇔Congestion and delays ✓
Exit quiz
- What are the definitions of these areas of geography? Match the correct term.
- environmental geography⇔interactions between humans and the physical world ✓
- physical geography⇔a study of the Earth's natural features and processes ✓
- human geography⇔a study of people on the planet and their activities ✓
- Which of these mountain are found in Italy?
- Andes
- Himalayas
- Alps ✓
- Dolomites ✓
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- Which of these lakes found in Italy is the largest?
- Lake Maggiore
- Lake Como
- Lake Garda ✓
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- Which of these cities are found in Italy and which are found in the UK?
- Rome⇔Italy ✓
- Birmingham⇔UK ✓
- Milan⇔Italy ✓
- Manchester⇔UK ✓
- Turin⇔Italy ✓
What is the name of this river in northern Italy?- Po ✓
- Pa
- Pu
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- This city is popular with tourists. Unscramble the letters to find the answer.
- 1⇔V
- 2⇔E
- 3⇔N
- 4⇔I
- 5⇔C
- 6⇔E
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Northern Italy has a diverse range of physical geographical features (mountains, rivers, climate and vegetation belts).
- Northern Italy has a diverse range of human geographical features (cities, road/rail networks, farming, industry).
- Digital mapping tools can be used to investigate the features of northern Italy.
Common misconception
Difficulties in using digital mapping tools.
Provide additional teaching input in the use of digital maps.
Keywords
Scale - The scale on a map shows what size the area that is represented in the map really is.
Key - The key on a map explains what the different symbols or colours used on the map mean.
Physical features - A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
Human features - A human feature is something that humans have made or built.
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