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(Urban) Urban rules!

Topics Year 4/5
This unit is part of Comparing People and Places Local Area

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Objectives

Geography

  • Understand geographical similarities and differences through the study of human and physical geography in a region of the United Kingdom.
  • Describe and understand human geography including types of settlement and land use, economic activity including trade links, and distribution of natural resources including energy, food, minerals and water.

Lesson Planning

Explore and examine urban life and research urban jobs. Explore the local area using a map and compass.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To research the jobs and lifestyles of those living in their local area and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of urban living.

Children will:

  • Identify the reasons why people live in an urban area.
  • Research the jobs and lifestyles of those living in their local area.
  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of urban living and prepare questions for a visitor.
  • Visit the local area and learn how to use a map and local landmarks to get their bearings.

Provided Resources

  • Researching an urban working life
  • How to use a compass
  • Map work challenge

You Will Need

  • Risk assessment for local area
  • Compasses and maps of local area
  • Cameras

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