Lesson Planning
River deep, mountain high
Topics Year 2/3
This unit is part of
Modern Europe - NEW LOOK Introduction - NEW LOOK
Objectives
Geography
- To work with others to describe and locate mountain ranges and rivers in Europe.
- To apply our learning to create a board game featuring European mountains and rivers.
Computing
- To develop skills in using the internet and other information sources for research purposes.
Enquiry question
What can we find out about Europe’s mountains and rivers?
Outcomes
Children will:
- Use the internet and other information sources to research the mountain ranges and rivers of Europe.
- Describe and locate European mountains and rivers.
- Create a Snakes and Ladders-style game to represent and apply learning.
Provided Resources
You Will Also Need
Access to the internet
Non-fiction books with information about rivers and mountains in Europe
Atlases
Dice
A3 white card
Pencils
Rulers
Coloured pencils and pens
Weblinks
Information and video clips about the Alps from BBC Bitesize
Information about some of the mountain ranges in Europe
Maps and information about the major rivers in Europe