lesson one where and what is england

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?

• A:

• Q: What is the name of this flag?

• A:

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?

• A:

(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?

• A:

(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?

• A:

(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.

• A:

(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: