Catégorie : 6e

Abstract/Objectives

I know to geolocalise
A touristic coast in Australia

I can explain
The transformations of a touristic coast

The rivalry between the activities

I can identify
The functions of a touristic coast

Glossary

• touristic coast

I. The birth of a beach

1. Describe each picture.
2. How does the landscape change ?
3. What activity is the reason of this modification ?

II. A touristic coast

Let’s have a look at the place nowadays.

Can you guess where we are ? Use Google Map or Google Earth to explore this location.

How does it look ? Describe the landscape.

III. Living in a touristic coast

Choose a topic from the list below. Work by groups to make a presentation.

Topics :

• The organisation of a touristic beach
  • Make a sketch using the informations provided bay Google Map and OpenStreeMap

• The organisation of the hinterland and the national park
  • Make a sketch and write a text to explain how is organised the Lamington National Park ; use Google Map ans OpenStreetMap to explore how it is linked to the coast

• Protection of the environment
  • How can environment be protected and preserved in a such urban area ?

• an economy organised by tourism
  • What kind of activities can you do in a touristic coast ?

Cette séquence est destinée au dispositif PARLE pour les 6e.

Unit 2 – History
The city of Ur

Abstract/Objectives

I know to geolocalise
Where are the ancient cities in Mesopotamia

Where are the ancient cities in Egypt

I can explain

How people used to live

I can identify
The fonctions of an ancient city

Glossary

• canal
• ziggurat

Introduction

Work by groupe :

• pick a card and do a web quest about the character or the topic it represents
• do a presentation in front of the class (make sure to be clear and brief !)

Continuer la lecture de « The city of Ur »

Cette séquence est destinée au dispositif PARLE pour les 6e. Elle a été réalisée en collaboration avec Jules Carrier.

Unit 1 – Geography
Living in a metropolis

Abstract/Objectives

I know to geolocalise
where are the most populated cities

I can explain
what is a metropolis

I can identify
the fonctions of a metropolis

Glossary

• metropolis
• residential area
• gated community
• industrial area
• commercial area
• transportation infrastructure
• to commute
• Central Business district (CBD)

Case study # 1 – Ho Chi Minh City

Where am I ?

The teacher is going to give you the link to a collaborative map : use it to pin your home.

Can you recognise some emblematic places of the city ?

The growth of the city

Work by group ; use the images below to discribe the growth of Ho Chi Minh City. Use words such as :

Migrations

Read the text below : why is the city growing so fast ?

Ho Chi Minh City is the economic and financial hub of Vietnam and continues to attract migrants from the provinces, resulting in rapid population growth. With the recent expansion of a free-market system, many multinational and local businesses and facilities can be found in the city,

RMIT

Continuer la lecture de « Living in a metropolis »