The Need For Shelter
Geography- Stage One
Lesson 3: Materials Used For Shelter
Lesson Outcomes
Lesson Indicators
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examines the differences between natural and built features and places
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identifies similarities and differences between natural features and places in their local area and those in other areas
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identifies similarities and differences between built features in their immediate environment and those of other locations
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examines the values that people place on natural and built features and places
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ENS1.5: Compares and contrasts natural and built features in their local area and the ways in which people interact with these features.
Lesson Activities
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Watch a short video about how to build a house
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Take students outside the classroom and look at the school buildings. While outside students write down the materials used to build the classrooms and then draw a picture of their classroom.
Lesson Resources
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Video: http://www.skwirk.com/content/upload/Kiddies/HSIE/main.swf (The need for shelter/ Building a house)