A series of child-led clips which explore locations in Europe. The films featuring locations in China remain available here.
Suitable for: Teaching KS2 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 2nd and 3rd level in Scotland. The locational knowledge of the National Curriculum at KS2 emphasises study of a European location and comparing it with a location in the United Kingdom.
Please note that in November 2022 the United Nations declared that the global human population reached 8 billion people. These films were made prior to November 2022 and so population statistics may not be accurate.
These clips were originally broadcast as part of the series In My Shoes.
The videos
A location in Europe - Rotterdam, Netherlands
11-year-old Martina introduces the busy port of Rotterdam, Netherlands, where her parents work.
A location in Europe - Veere in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands. video
Nine-year-old Robbert introduces his hometown of Veere in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands.
A location in Europe - Haarlem, Netherlands. video
10-year-old Mika describes the traditional Dutch architecture of her hometown of Haarlem, Netherlands.
A location in Europe - Kinderdijk, Netherlands. video
Nine-year-old Donna introduces Kinderdijk - a region famous for its canals and windmills.
A location in Europe - Füssen, Germany. video
12-year-old Philipp introduces Füssen in the Allgäu region of Bavaria.
A location in Europe - Inzell, Germany. video
11-year-old Josephine introduces the physical and human geography of Inzell, in Bavaria.
A location in Europe - Hamburg, Germany. video
Nine-year-old Zoe introduces the physical and human geography of Hamburg, Germany.
A location in Europe - Cologne, Germany. video
Nine-year-old Niklas shows what life is like in the city of Cologne.
A location in Europe - the North Frisian island of Sylt, Germany. video
11-year-old Helen explains what life is like on the German island of Sylt.
