Africa's Human vs Physical Features
Understanding Geography Through African Examples Year 7 Geography UK National Curriculum
WALT - We Are Learning To
Identify physical features of Africa Recognize human features across the continent Explain the difference between human and physical geography Understand how these features interact
Think-Pair-Share
What do you already know about Africa? Can you name any African countries? What features might you find there?
What are Physical Features?
Natural features created by nature Not made by humans Formed over thousands or millions of years Examples: mountains, rivers, deserts, forests
What are Human Features?
Features created by people Built to meet human needs Can be changed or modified Examples: cities, roads, farms, dams
Physical vs Human Features Comparison
{"left":"Made by nature\nFormed over long time periods\nCannot be easily changed\nExamples: rivers, mountains, deserts","right":"Made by people\nBuilt to meet human needs\nCan be modified or removed\nExamples: cities, roads, farms"}
Classification Challenge
Sort these African features into Physical or Human: Nile River, Cairo, Sahara Desert, Suez Canal Atlas Mountains, Lagos, Lake Victoria, Aswan Dam Work in pairs - discuss your reasoning!
How Do They Interact?
Physical features influence where people live Humans modify physical features for their needs Rivers provide water and transport routes Mountains can be barriers or tourist attractions Deserts limit settlement but provide resources
Assessment & Reflection
Can you give 3 physical features of Africa? Can you name 3 human features? How do the Sahara Desert and Nile River affect where people live? What's the main difference between physical and human features?
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