| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Geography |
| What topic | What is special about the north west of England |
| What length (min) | 40 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 3 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | england |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 10 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Geography
What is Special About the North West of England
Year 3
40 minutes
20
This lesson corresponds with the UK National Curriculum for Geography, focusing on local geography and understanding specific regions in the UK.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Begin with a brief introduction to the North West of England, including key cities like Manchester and Liverpool. Use the map to highlight the area. |
| 2 | Video Presentation | 10 mins | Show a short video featuring the North West's culture, landmarks, and famous historical sites. Guide students to take notes on important points. |
| 3 | Discussion | 5 mins | Facilitate a class discussion about what they learned from the video. Encourage students to share their thoughts on the region's significance. |
| 4 | Activity: Printable Cards | 10 mins | Hand out printable cards to each student. Explain that they will fill in information about different aspects of the North West based on the lesson. |
| 5 | Independent Work | 5 mins | Give students time to work independently on their printable cards, encouraging them to use their notes and reference materials. |
| 6 | Collection of Cards | 5 mins | Collect the cards or randomly check them to assess understanding without asking for presentations. Provide feedback as needed. |
Students will research one famous landmark in the North West of England and write a short paragraph about its significance. This will be submitted the following lesson for teacher feedback. No presentations will be required.
Encourage students to participate actively during discussions and to ask questions throughout the lesson to foster an engaging learning environment.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to explore something really special – the North West of England! Can anyone tell me what cities are in the North West? [Pause for student responses.] That's right! We have Manchester and Liverpool as two of our key cities.
Now, let’s take a look at this map of the North West of England. [Point to the map.] Here, you can see how it’s situated in the UK. Today, we'll uncover some interesting features and characteristics of this region. Are you all excited? [Wait for students to respond.] Great! Let's dive in!"
"Next, I'm going to show you a short video that highlights the culture, landmarks, and famous historical sites in the North West. While you're watching, I want you to pay close attention and take notes on anything you find important or interesting. Ready? Let’s start the video!"
[Play the video for 10 minutes.]
"Alright! I hope you enjoyed that video. Now, who can share something surprising or interesting they learned? [Encourage several students to share.] Excellent contributions, everyone!"
"Now, let's have a class discussion about the North West of England. What do you all think makes this region significant? [Facilitate discussion, prompting quieter students to contribute.] Remember, all your thoughts are valuable. I love hearing your insights!"
"Now it’s time to get creative! I have some printable cards for each of you. [Hand out the cards.] On these cards, you will fill in information about different aspects of the North West based on everything we’ve learned today, including cities, landmarks, and historical facts.
[Explain how to fill out the cards, providing examples as needed.] Make sure to use your notes and think about the video while you’re working on these cards. Let’s aim to have fun with this activity! You have 10 minutes to complete your cards. Go!"
"Okay, everyone! You now have five minutes to work independently on your printable cards. Feel free to refer to your notes or the reference materials I provided if you need more information. Let's focus and see how much we can summarize about the North West of England!"
[Monitor the class, assisting students as required.]
"Time’s up! Please hand in your cards now. [Collect the cards.] I’ll take a look at them to see what you’ve learned. Don’t worry, this is just for me to assess your understanding, and I’ll provide feedback on what you did well.
[Briefly assess a few cards as examples.] Remember, if you're still unsure about any of the topics, feel free to ask!
Before we finish, does anyone have questions about what we covered today? [Address any questions.] Great effort today, everyone!"
"For your homework, I’d like you to research one famous landmark in the North West of England and write a short paragraph about its significance. This will be submitted in our next lesson for feedback, but no presentations are required.
Remember, you can use the reference materials or seek information from home. Have fun exploring! Thank you for your attention today, and I look forward to seeing your homework!"
| Slide number | Image | Slide content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A map of the North West of England} | - Introduction to the North West of England |
| - Key cities: Manchester and Liverpool | ||
| - Overview of the lesson structure | ||
| 2 | {Image: A video screen or clip} | - Introduction to the video presentation |
| - Focus on culture, landmarks, and historical sites | ||
| - Instructions to take notes | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students discussing actively} | - Class discussion about the North West |
| - Significance of the region | ||
| - Encouraging student contributions | ||
| 4 | {Image: Printable cards with information} | - Introduction to the activity: Printable cards |
| - Fill in information about cities, landmarks, and facts | ||
| - Usage of notes and video information | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students working individually} | - Independent work time for the printable cards |
| - Encourage focus and summarization | ||
| - Reference materials available for assistance | ||
| 6 | {Image: Teacher collecting cards from students} | - Collection of completed cards |
| - Brief assessment for understanding | ||
| - Invitation for questions | ||
| 7 | {Image: Students raising hands to ask questions} | - Addressing student questions |
| - Summary of what was covered in the lesson | ||
| 8 | {Image: Homework checklist} | - Introduction to homework assignment |
| - Research one famous landmark in the North West | ||
| - Write a paragraph on its significance | ||
| 9 | {Image: Students researching at home} | - Encouragement to use reference materials |
| - How to have fun exploring and learning | ||
| 10 | {Image: Teacher giving feedback} | - Conclusion of the lesson |
| - Looking forward to seeing homework | ||
| - Thank you for participation! |
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the two key cities in the North West of England? | |
| Can you name any famous landmarks found in the North West? | |
| What interesting fact did you learn from the video about the North West? | |
| Why is the North West of England considered a significant region? | |
| What historical sites were mentioned in our discussion about the North West? | |
| How did the culture of the North West influence its cities? | |
| What activities did we do today to learn more about the North West? | |
| Can you describe a famous event that takes place in the North West? | |
| Why do you think it’s important to learn about different regions of the UK? | |
| What was your favourite part of today’s lesson about the North West? |