### Lesson Plan: Geography (Human and Physical) for Year 6
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#### **Lesson Title:** Understanding Human and Physical Geography
#### **Year Group:** 6
#### **Subject:** Social Studies
#### **Lesson Duration:** 60 minutes
#### **Lesson Objectives:**
- To distinguish between human and physical geography.
- To identify features of human and physical geography in the local area.
- To understand the impact of human activities on the physical environment.
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### **Lesson Outline**
**1. Introduction (10 minutes)**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up Activity**
- Begin with a brief review of what the students already know about geography. Ask questions like:
- “What do you think geography studies?”
- “Can you name any features of geography?”
- **Lesson Overview**
- Explain that today's lesson will focus on understanding the difference between human and physical geography, and identifying examples of each in their local area.
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**2. Main Teaching (10 minutes)**
- **Definition and Explanation**
- **Physical Geography:** Explain that physical geography refers to natural features and processes of the earth. Examples include mountains, rivers, weather, and climate.
- **Human Geography:** Define human geography as the study of human activities and their impacts on the earth. Examples include cities, roads, bridges, and culture.
- **Visual Aids**
- Use images or PowerPoint slides to show clear examples of physical and human geography (e.g., a mountain vs. a city).
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**3. Interactive Activity (20 minutes)**
- **Group Activity: Mapping Local Area**
- Split the class into small groups and provide each group with a map of the local area.
- Ask them to label human and physical features using different colours (e.g., blue for physical geography, red for human geography). Examples may include parks, rivers, roads, schools, etc.
- Provide students with worksheets to fill out, noting down the features they find and classifying them as either human or physical.
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**4. Class Discussion (10 minutes)**
- **Impact of Human Activities**
- Have each group present their findings to the class.
- Guide a discussion on how human activities can impact physical geography, such as pollution in rivers or deforestation affecting local wildlife.
- **Critical Thinking Questions**
- “How can we reduce negative impacts on our environment?”
- “What are some ways humans interact positively with their environment?”
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**5. Conclusion (5 minutes)**
- **Recap Key Points**
- Summarise the differences between human and physical geography.
- Highlight important features discussed during the lesson.
- **Homework Assignment**
- Assign a small project where students choose a specific area (local or global) and create a poster showing its human and physical geographical features.
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**6. Assessment and Feedback (5 minutes)**
- **Q&A Session**
- Hold a quick question-and-answer session to gauge students' understanding.
- **Exit Ticket**
- Give each student an "exit ticket" with questions such as:
- “Name one physical feature and one human feature from our local area.”
- “How does building a road affect the environment?”
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### **Materials Needed:**
- Maps of the local area
- Coloured pencils/markers
- Worksheets for the group activity
- Images/PowerPoint for visual aids
- Poster materials for homework assignment
### **Differentiation Strategies:**
- Provide additional support and visual aids for students who need help understanding the concepts.
- Challenge advanced students with deeper questions about the impact of human activities on physical geography.
### **Safety Considerations:**
- Ensure that all activities, especially group work, are conducted in a safe and respectful environment.
- Monitor the use of materials and ensure all students handle them appropriately.
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By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify and define physical and human geography.
- Provide examples of each from their local area.
- Discuss the impact of human activities on the physical environment.
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### **Additional Resources:**
- **Books:** "National Geographic Kids Beginners World Atlas"
- **Websites and Videos:** BBC Bitesize (KS2 Geography), National Geographic Kids
- **Apps:** Google Earth for virtual exploration of different geographical features
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This lesson plan aims to provide an engaging and informative experience for Year 6 students, encouraging them to explore and think critically about the world around them.