Lesson Plan
London Calling Lesson Plan
Students will explore London’s key landmarks and culture through a virtual tour, build basic map‐reading skills, and practice geography vocabulary related to world cities.
This lesson fosters global awareness and geographic literacy by connecting students to a major world city, developing map skills and vocabulary, and sparking curiosity about diverse cultures.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Activation
5 minutes
Step 3
Virtual Tour Exploration
8 minutes
Step 4
Map Skills Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Discussion
4 minutes
Lesson Plan
London Explorer Lesson Plan
Students will embark on a 30-minute virtual journey through London’s iconic landmarks and culture, developing map-reading, note-taking, and geography vocabulary skills.
This lesson builds global awareness and geographic literacy by connecting students to a major world city. It strengthens map skills, vocabulary, and curiosity about diverse cultures in an interactive, multimedia format.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Print Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Vocabulary Activation
5 minutes
Step 3
Virtual Tour Exploration
8 minutes
Step 4
Map Skills Activity
8 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Discussion
4 minutes
Slide Deck
London Landmarks
Key Vocabulary
Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
Tower Bridge
Buckingham Palace
London Eye
River Thames
Worksheet
Reading
Cool Down
