lesson one where and what is england
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Where and what is England?
• Aim- To have gained basic knowledge about the population, GNP and weather in England.
The three lions are an ancient heraldic symbol of the Kingdom of England.
Citizenship Criteria
• Understanding the diverse nature and origin of identity in Britain
• Developing skills of research
Kent is a county in England. England
is a nation in the United
Kingdom.
Starter (answer on word worksheet ‘lesson 1’)
• Q: Which country does this flag belong to?
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• Q: What is the name of this flag?
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Starter continued
On the map below (use word worksheet ‘lesson 1’) highlight where England is:
English National Anthem
The Kingdom of England joined the United Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707. English people are British as well because of this.
Main Activity 1: Cities and towns in England
• Q: How are the major towns and cities in England shown on this map?
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• Q: Where are most of the major towns and cities in England situated?
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(answer on worksheet)
Population change in England (the total population is 48 million, much bigger than Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland)
• Q: Which parts of England have seen an increase in the population between 1981 and 1991?
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• Q: Which parts of England have seen a decrease in the population between 1981 and 1991?
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(answer on worksheet)
England's climate• Q: Which parts of
England are the warmest and coldest in the winter?
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• Q: Which parts of England are the warmest and coldest in the summer?
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(answer on worksheet)
England's climate• Q: Which parts of
England receive the most and the least sunshine?
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• Q: Why do certain parts of England receive more sunshine than others?
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• Q: Which parts of England receive the most and least amount of rainfall?
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(use worksheet)
GNP per Capita
GNP per Capita• Q: Using a dictionary find out what GNP stands for.• A:
• Q: Does England have a high or low GNP and what does this mean?• A:
• Q: Name two countries that have a GNP of $15000 plus and two countries that have a GNP of $1000 and under.
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(answer on worksheet)
PlenaryIn England people often confuse the words British
and English. Today we looked at England alone, not the rest of Britain. Thinking about England, complete this paragraph:
• England to me is……..
Include geographical facts, images, opinions and feelings.
Make this a statement of what England means to you.
Homework
• Find out about one English tradition and write a paragraph about how it is unique to England e.g. Morris Dancing.
Extension• Research the North Atlantic Drift using the websites listed below, then
answer the following questions: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/sosteacher/answers/answer41044.shtml http://www.weatheronline.co.uk/feature/aa280802.htm
• Q: What is the North Atlantic Drift?• A:
• Q: Where does the North Atlantic Drift start?• A:
• Q: How does the North Atlantic Drift affect the climate of England?• A: