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# Places Near and Far

Every place has its own character: weather, land, plants, buildings and how people live; some places are near (our street, our town) and some are far away, and far-off places can be very different from home

Subject: Geography · Area: Places & Regions · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography/places-near-and-far-mt_zbCartJJ2j

## Ready when they can

- Describe features of their own street or town (e.g., 'our town has a market and a river')
- Describe a faraway place from photos or stories (e.g., a desert village or a snowy city) and say how it differs from home
- Name something people do differently in another place because of where it is (e.g., clothes for hot or cold places)

## Lesson: Places Near and Far

Every place has its own character. It has its own weather, land, and buildings. Some places are near you, like your street. Other places are far away.

**Example.** Look at your own town. Maybe it has a market, a park, or a river. That is what makes your town special.

**Example.** Far away, a desert village gets very little rain. It is hot, and sand covers the ground. People wear light clothes to stay cool there.

*(drawing: Some places are near, like your street and your town. Some are far away. Each one has its own weather and its own way of living.)*

**Tip.** When you see a new place, ask three questions. What is the weather like? What do people wear? What do they eat?

**Recap.** Near or far, each place has its own weather and life.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [First Maps and Globes](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography/first-maps-and-globes-mt_wwNUtlTw7m)

## Opens up

- [Types of Communities](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography/types-of-communities-mt_AAUExZ1Swj)
- [Comparing Places](https://lightmysky.com/learn/geography/comparing-places-mt_SvEBb2xVzt)