Monday 28th June 2021

LC: To understand similarities and differences by comparing Lancashire in the UK with the Lazio region in Italy.

What have we learned about the Lazio region in Italy so far?

What do we already know about Lancashire in the UK?

Create a short list of what you can remember.

We are going to narrow our focus to Burnley, in Lancashire, and Rome, in the Lazio region. 

Is there anything that is similar or different between these areas?

Use language of comparison when discussing this with the person next to you in class, or a family member if you are working from home. 

….. and ….. are alike in that …

….. and ….. are similar because …

One similarity between …. and …. is that ….

Another is ….

A further similarity is….

One difference is ….

A further difference …..

Click on the links below to investigate. 

Final Task

Write about the similarities and differences between Burnley, Lancashire and Rome, Lazio region using language of comparison.

This can be recorded in your topic book.

Teacher model

Comparing Lancaster, Lancashire to Rome, Lazio region

One similarity between Rome, Lazio region and Lancaster, Lancashire is that they make money for their region through tourism. Many people visit Rome to see the ancient Roman buildings just like people go to visit Lancaster to see their castle and cathedral. However, a difference is that Rome's main economic activity is tourism whereas Lancaster's main economic activity is farming and manufacturing (making products).