Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Topic
South America—Tierra Del Fuego

Background Information
This unit will teach the class to explore the human and physical geography of South America, with a focus of Tierra Del Fuego. Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago at the southern tip of South America. It is also known as the ‘land of the fire’ due to explorers seeing fire when they first explored. The archipelago consists of the main island as well as a group of many islands. It is divided between Chile and Argentina. The north has a main income through petroleum extraction; whereas the south gainns most of its income through tourism and manufacturing.

In this unit the children will…
Locate key features using a map.
Discuss geographical terms.
Identify and compare key human geological characteristics between Tierra del Fuego and the UK.
Identify and compare key physical geological characteristics between Tierra del Fuego and the UK.
Discuss the importance of learning about different places in the world.
Create a leaflet to entice tourism to South America.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
Use a map.
Identify some human geographical features.
Identify some physical geographical features.
Make some comparisons between the UK and South America.
Most children will:
Locate key places on a map.
Use some geographical terms such as equator correctly.
Explain a range of similarities and differences of South America and the UK.
Use persuasive language.
Some children will:
Understand the importance of exploring other countries.
Create a compelling and persuasive argument to gain more tourism to South America.

Key Vocabulary
Map
Atlas
Continent
Equator
Physical characteristics
Human characteristics
Climate
Vegetation
Glacial topography
Mountain
Settlement
Economical