A child-led introduction to Cologne, Germany, suitable to support study of a European location at KS2.
The video
Video summary
Cologne lies in the German region of North Rhine Westfalia.
It is famous for the river Rhine, the Christmas markets and the cathedral. Many tourists visit each year.
The Rhine runs through Cologne and the city is very prone to flooding, so has developed some sophisticated flood defences.
Nine-year-old Niklas shows us what life is like in this city as he watches the river barges sail past, laden with cargo from the North Sea ports.
Cologne is situated on both sides of the Rhine and is dependent on bridges to keep the city connected and moving.
Teacher Notes
Pupils can research which country Cologne is in and which continent it is a part of.
Pupils could investigate which countries the Rhine river flows through and plot the features of the river.
Pupils could identify key physical and human features in this area.
They could also look at transport in that area. What is Cologne famous for? They could write a brochure informing others of good sites, activities and places of interest.
This film is relevant for teaching Geography at KS2 in England and Wales and 2nd and 3rd level in Scotland. The National Curriculum for Geography at Key Stage 2 emphasises study of a European location and making comparisons with a location in the United Kingdom.
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