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Spain and Catalonia

Learning Objective: To know about the human geography of Spain

Muy Bien!(pronounced mwe be-en)

This means ‘very good!’

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Think back to what you learned in the last lesson – what does physical geography mean?

Think, pair then share your answers.

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Physical geography refers to the natural features and landscape of an area or

country.

What can you remember about the physical geography of Spain?

Tell your partner.

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Today we are going to be learning about the human geography of Spain.

What do you think this means?

Think, pair and share your ideas.

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Human geography is about how people interact with the environment, or the world around them. It includes things such as communities, culture, land use

and trade links.

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Today, you are going to explore the human geography of Spain by looking at different

aspects of Spanish culture.

Famous Buildings

Festivals

Food

Music and Dance

Madrid

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Plenary:

Primary school in Spain is called ‘colegio’.

- What do you think it might be like? - What similarities or differences might there be between a Spanish primary school and a school in the UK?

Think, pair and share your ideas.

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9:00 2:00 5:0012:00

The school day starts at 9:00.

Lessons are usually about

45 minutes long each.

At 12:00, we get a half hour

break for snacks and to play outside.

At 12:30 we go back inside for more lessons.

At 2:00, some schools finish for the day, and we go home to eat

lunch.

Some schools have a 2 hour lunch break where children can go home for lunch, then they

come back at 4:00 for afternoon clubs.

A typical Spanish school day:

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Which school day do you prefer - Spain or the UK? Why?

Think, pair and share your thoughts and opinions.Remember to explain your reasoning.