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8839200-1016000Geography Term 6 – Junior Plan EuropeNotes: due to coronavirus some children are in school and some children will be working from home. There is a folder for each lesson containing the relevant activities for each week – these will be put on the ic Objectives (from the National Curriculum)To identify the position and significance of latitude, longitude, Equator, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, Arctic and Antarctic Circle, the Prime/Greenwich Meridian and time zones (including day and night).To use maps, atlases, globes and digital/computer mapping to locate countries and describe features studied.To locate the world’s countries, using maps to focus on Europe (including the location of Russia), concentrating on their environmental regions, key physical and human characteristics, countries, and major cities.To understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography of a region in a European country (Russia).To investigate aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water (Russia).Lesson TitleObjectivesActivitiesAssessment QuestionsLesson 1North or SouthI can explain the position and significance of the Equator, the Northern Hemisphere, and the Southern Hemisphere.Watch this excellent video which explains the key terms and relates these to the four seasons: the adapted Twinkl presentation (in the Lesson 1 folder) to check understanding of equator and northern and southern plete all three sheets choosing a country in the northern hemisphere, a country in the southern hemisphere and one on the equator. Compare them. Which was the hottest? Which was the coolest? Can you explain why, using what you learnt from the video?Y3 – you could research a country in the northern and southern hemisphere (just complete 2 of the 3 sheets).Extension (Y6) Do some extra research about one of the countries. Make a presentation, factsheet or poster to show the rest of us what you found out. Can the children identify the Equator, the Northern Hemisphere, and the Southern Hemisphere? Can they relate this to the seasons (science link)?Lesson 2Over and AroundI can identify lines of latitude and longitude.I can use longitude and latitude to find places on maps, atlases and globes.Watch this video: the information and complete the quiz.This next bit will be challenging for most children (and adults!) If so, don’t worry (finish the lesson here) we will recap it next year.Use the adapted Twinkl presentation ‘Over and Around’ (in the Lesson 2 folder) to explain the key words: longitude and plete the 1* sheet ‘Map Co-ordinates’ (the answers are on p2).Extension: have a go at the ** or *** sheets (really tricky).Can the children identify lines of latitude and longitude and use them to find places on maps, atlases and globes?Lesson 3Time ZonesI can explain the position and significance of the Prime Meridian.I can explain the position and significance of time zones.I can work out the time difference in other countries from around the world.Watch this BBC video and complete the quiz: at the ‘Time Around the World’ poster (in Lesson 3 folder)Maths link: complete p1 of the ‘Clock Sheet’ (in Lesson 3 folder). You may need to re-cap Roman numerals if you’ve forgotten them!Using the ‘Time Around the World’ poster, work out what time it would be in 5 other countries.Extension: Choose one of the times from your ‘Clock Sheet’ and work out what time it would be in a country from each continent.Can they explain the position and significance of the Prime Meridian and time zones?Maths link: can they tell the time on an analogue clock with Roman numerals?Can they work out the time in other countries?Lesson 4EuropeI can identify the countries of Europe.I can identify the capital city of a country.For this lesson you will need an atlas, globe or world map. You could use this map of Europe: through the adapted Twinkl presentation (in Lesson 4 folder). Give plete the ‘Map of Europe Activity Sheet’ (in Lesson 4 folder). Y3 – do * sheet, Y4 and Y5 do ** sheet, Y6 do *** sheet (the answers are on the last pages).Extension: ask an adult to test you on European capital cities OR do this one independently the children identify some countries of Europe and their capital cities?Lessons 5 and 6RussiaNC : To investigate aspects of human geography, including: types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.To locate Russia on a map and find out facts about the country.To compare Russia with the UK.For the last two weeks we would like you to complete your own mini-project about Russia. You can present this in any way you like (PowerPoint, fact sheet, mini book, information leaflet etc.)There is a presentation in the Lesson 5 and 6 folder to help you.Think about the following:Where is Russia?What language do Russians speak?What food do they eat?What is their currency?What is the capital city? Can you name some famous Russian landmarks?What is the climate like?Describe the landscape.Listen to some Russian music.How is Russia similar to and how is it different from the UK?Extension: you could have a ‘Russian Day’ in your house. Dress up, eat Russian food, make a flag, learn to speak some Russian, listen to some Russian music – If you do this, please send photos Can the children compare Russia with the UK considering: landscape, human geography and climate? ................
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