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Which subject	Geography
What topic	Human geographical features of south and north America
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Human Geographical Features of South and North America

Objectives

• Understand the major human geographical features of South and North America.
• Identify key cities, population distributions, and cultural landmarks in both continents.
• Explore the socio-economic factors that influence human geography in these regions.

Materials

• Maps of South and North America (physical and digital)
• Projector and screen for presentations
• Printed handouts with key information
• Whiteboard and markers
• Access to online resources (for optional further research)

Grade/Age Group

Secondary School (Aged 11-16)

Subject

Geography

Class Size

20 Students

Lesson Duration

30 Minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for Geography, focusing on human geography, the development and impact of settlements, and cultural diversity.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Brief overview of the lesson objectives. Engage students with questions about what they know about human geography in America.
2	Presentation of North America	10	Use a map to highlight major cities and population centres. Discuss socio-economic factors influencing these locations.
3	Presentation of South America	10	Similar to the North America presentation, focus on key cities, cultural landmarks, and population distributions.
4	Group Discussion	3	Break students into small groups to discuss differences and similarities between North and South America, focusing on human geography.
5	Conclusion	2	Summarise the key points discussed in the lesson. Encourage students to ask questions.
6	Homework Assignment	30 (not included)	Assign students to write a short essay comparing a major city in North America to one in South America, focusing on human geographical features. Provide a checklist of points to cover.

Homework Check

• Collect written assignments at the beginning of the next lesson. Provide general feedback to the class without requiring individual presentations.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to use online resources for further research on the human geography of both continents.
• Remind students to reflect on the socio-economic implications of human geography in their essays.

Lesson script