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Year 2 - Geography

London parks and green spaces

What is life like in London?

Unit Summary

This unit explores the capital cities of London and Cardiff through their landmarks, transport, rivers and green spaces. Pupils describe key physical and human features and plan a day out using maps, images and simple route planning.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain why it is important for cities like London to have parks and green spaces.

Key Notes

  • Green spaces and trees help soak up noise and pollution from traffic and provide peaceful spots.
  • Nearly one fifth of London is covered by around 3000 parks and green spaces.
  • London was declared the world's first National Park City in 2019.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • green spaces: Green spaces are areas of land with plants, grass or trees that people can visit, such as parks, woods and wetland areas.
  • parks: Parks are outdoor public spaces where people can go to relax or play.
  • peaceful: When something is peaceful it is quiet, calm and not disturbed.
  • recreation: Recreation is an activity done for pleasure.
  • National Park City: A National Park City is a city where everyone is encouraged to work together to make life better for people, places and nature.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may think that all parks have playgrounds and play equipment like swings and climbing frames.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Green spaces and trees help soak up noise and pollution from traffic and provide peaceful spots. Nearly one fifth of London is covered by around 3000 parks and green spaces.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'green spaces'

Green spaces are areas of land with plants, grass or trees that people can visit, such as parks, woods and wetland areas.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Pupils may think that all parks have playgrounds and play equipment like swings and climbing frames. Correction: Some parks do have places to play, but not all of them. Parks are natural open spaces often with grass or woodlands that we can enjoy.

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