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Life in the City Today we will be... Learning about what a city is and identify some major capital cities around the world. Next
Life in the City
Today we will be...Learning about what a city is and identify some major capital cities around the world.
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Why do we have cities?
Hi, I live in a city!Do you know what a city is?
What makes a city a city?
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This is a city!
It is enormous!What can you see? Why is it a city?
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Small town Village Country area
A city is bigger and more developed than these areas.
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A city is a place where people live together. There
are many buildings, streets, shops and houses.
A city has a business centre and a government organisation. A city has a
long history and universities people can
attend.
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Why do countries need to
have a city?
Why are they important?
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Cities are important as they are centre points for trade, banking, finance, new ideas and markets.
A city has all of these things in one place. This allows the country to use their skills better. This can make the country more powerful.
What decisions are they making?
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Did you know that all countries have a capital city. You may live in one.
What is a
capital city?
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A capital city is special to a
country. It holds the offices and
meeting places for the government of
that country.
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We live in the United Kingdom. Our capital
city is London. London is found in the
country, England.
Did you know there are about 196 countries in the world. Each
country has its own capital city.
LONDON
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Let’s look at some of the countries in Europe and their capital cities.
Spain’s capital city is Madrid.
France’s capital city is Paris.
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Paris Madrid
What can you see in these
cities?Are they similar?
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Let’s look at some of the countries in South America and their capital cities.
Peru’s capital city is Lima.
Argentina’s capital city is Buenos Aires.
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LimaBuenos Aires
What can you see in
these cities?
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Let’s look at some of the countries in Asia and their capital cities.
India’s
capital city is New Delhi.
Japan’s capital city is
Tokyo.
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New Delhi
Tokyo
What can you see in these
cities?What is
different?
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Talk to a friend about some countries and capital cities you know and may want to visit.
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Help me answer these questions. I think I’m still
unsure about what a city is!
Would you find a farm in a city?
Would you find horse stables in a city?
Would you find a skyscraper in a city?
