Lesson 4: Is Paris Similar or Different to our Local Area?

Year 3/4 mixed-age geography lesson pack – Is Paris similar or different to our local area?

This Year 3/4 mixed-age geography lesson pack is part of our Glorious Geography scheme for KS2. Designed for mixed-age classes, it fits into a two-year cycle so pupils build geographical knowledge and skills across Lower KS2 without repeating the same blocks.

In Year A, Year 3 and Year 4 pupils follow the Cycle A blocks. In Year B, they move on to Cycle B. This helps schools plan a clear mixed-age geography curriculum with strong progression across the key stage.

Is Paris similar or different to our local area? is the fourth lesson in Cycle A, Block 1: Allons à Paris! In this lesson, pupils compare Paris with their own local area, exploring similarities and differences in human and physical geography. It can be taught as part of the full sequence or adapted to suit your own curriculum map.

Each lesson pack includes:

• An enquiry-based approach with opportunities to develop geographical and fieldwork skills
• Detailed lesson planning with vocabulary, key questions, misconceptions, prior learning and assessment opportunities
• Teacher guidance and subject knowledge to support confident teaching
• Editable slides that model the learning
• Differentiated worksheets and activities

Explore the full primary geography scheme of work.

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