This unit aims to develop 5 to 7 year old pupils' understanding of Beijing as a place that contrasts with where they live, in particular to develop their knowledge and understanding and sense of place in relation to the city. It is intended as an introduction to looking at a distant locality and that throughout pupils should explore similarities and differences between Beijing and the locality where they live. While geography is at the core of the learning outcomes, links with other curriculum areas give children a more rounded view of a place. The unit also provides the potential to link with other areas of the curriculum, such as art and design, music, ICT and literacy. A number of weblinks are provided on page 7 which enable teachers to place the city within a broader geographical and cultural context.
