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Name That Country!: 

Name That Country! Look at the following clues and try and work out to which country they are referring….

Clue Number 1: 

Clue Number 1 “Zhongguo”

Clue Number 2: 

Clue Number 2 9,596,960 sq km in area

Clue Number 3: 

Clue Number 3 14 other countries share its borders

Clue Number 4: 

Clue Number 4

Clue Number 5: 

Clue Number 5

Clue Number 6: 

Clue Number 6

What do you KNOW about China?: 

What do you KNOW about China? Work in groups. Write information about China on the post-it notes and stick them on/around the A3 map of China. You could write information to do with the Physical Geography of China on one colour and the Human Geography of china on another. Use an atlas to help you with your ideas. China Challenge Work: Complete the map work about China.

Slide13: 

Locate and add to map: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Yangtze River, Huang He River, Pacific Ocean, Himalayas Give your map a title. Colour China green, the Pacific Ocean blue and China’s neighbouring countries brown Thinking Skills: Where do you think most people live and why? Where do fewest people live and why?

Slide14: 

1,306,313,812

“Renkou” = Chinese word for populationMeans “people-mouths”: 

“Renkou” = Chinese word for population Means “people-mouths”

Population Distribution in China: 

Population Distribution in China Population choropleth map. Think about these Questions… What is this showing? Why would the Chinese Government be interested in this map? When comparing this map with the physical map – what patterns can you identify?

Is it right for a government to control population growth?: 

Is it right for a government to control population growth? Reasons for population growth Problems of a large population Methods of controlling the population Consequences of controlling population growth Card sort activity in pairs (can be re-written for Yr 6) Higher ability – students could come up with their own answers to “2” Students rank answers in each column 1=most important

Slide21: 

If the population problem is not dealt with, it will be impossible to ensure healthy economic and social development. Zou Jiahua, Vice-Premier

Decision Time…: 

Do YOU think that it is right for a government to control population growth? Imagine that you are going to meet Zou Jiahua to discuss your views about population control. Write a speech showing that you understand why population controls have been undertaken. Make a decision and justify it. Decision Time…

Is it right for a government to control population growth?: 

Is it right for a government to control population growth? Use the writing frame to construct a speech. Use the sorting cards to make a speech.

Government Control of Population Growth: 

Government Control of Population Growth In China, the population has grown very quickly. (Now state what the population is now and WHY the population has grown so quickly) The rapid population growth has created many problems for the Chinese people. One of these is… A second problem is.. A final problem is… The Chinese government wanted to reduce these problems so they… (now describe what the government have done. For extra detail, explain how these things have been successful) As a result of these actions…(explain what has happened as a consequence) In my opinion…(explain what you think about Government control). I think this because…(give as many detailed reasons/justify your answer)

Class Vote: 

Class Vote “Yes” – it is right for the government to control population growth “No” – it is not right for the government to control population growth Be prepared to justify your answer!