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.