Lesson Planning

Look at the history of the Tour de France and how it compares to the modern event. Become familiar with the route on a map and learn something of the areas the Tour travels through. Make an origami Tour jersey.

Teaching Outcomes:

• To become familiar with the route on a map and learn something of the areas the Tour travels through.
• To understand the significance of the coloured jerseys.
• To look at the history of Le Tour de France and how it compares to the modern event.

Children will:

• Recognise the route on a map and talk about the main features of a stage of the route, including climate, mountain profile and tourist attractions.
• Understand the significance of the coloured jerseys.
• Discuss and compare how Le Tour has changed throughout history.