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Year 2 - Geography

Physical and human features of Tanzania

What is it like to live in Tanzania?

Unit Summary

This unit explores what it is like to live in a contrasting locality by studying Jamaica and Tanzania. Pupils investigate location, climate, and key physical and human features, and compare each place with their own through maps, images and geographical vocabulary.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use aerial photographs and satellite images to find out about Tanzania's physical and human features.

Key Notes

  • Google Earth can be used to locate places in Tanzania.
  • There are many different human and physical features in Tanzania.
  • Google Earth can be used to investigate Tanzania's human and physical features.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • aerial photograph: An aerial photograph is a picture of an object or place that has been taken from above.
  • satellite image: A satellite image is a photograph taken from high above using a satellite.
  • natural: Something that is natural has not been changed by humans.
  • 3D: A three-dimensional (3D) object is solid- its dimensions are height (top to bottom), width (side to side) and depth (front to back).
  • globe: A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Learners may have difficulties in identifying different features in satellite images and aerial photographs.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Google Earth can be used to locate places in Tanzania. There are many different human and physical features in Tanzania.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'aerial photograph'

An aerial photograph is a picture of an object or place that has been taken from above.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Learners may have difficulties in identifying different features in satellite images and aerial photographs. Correction: Use Google Earth to first locate and zoom in on features near your school that are already familiar to learners.

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