Hi...I’m Ms.
Dahlia
Let’s Study Upstream
today..
Human environments
Homes: Ireland and the world
Houses and homes
• There are lots of different types of houses and homes in Ireland but
there are even more different types throughout the world.
• Today we will look at some of these.
• Firstly lets look at some popular homes in Ireland.
• Can you name any types before we start?
Bungalow
• A bungalow is a house that
only has one level.
• Most bungalows do not have
stairs.
• This type of house is more
commonly found in the
countryside.
Detached house
• A detached house is a house
that is on its own and not
joined to another house.
• Have you seen this type of
house before?
Semi detached house
• A semi detached house is a
house that is joined to another
house on one side.
• This type of house is very
common in towns and cities in
Ireland.
Terraced house
• A terraced house is attached to
other houses on both sides.
• These are very common in the
bigger cities in Ireland.
• Why do you think that is?
Apartment (flat)
• An apartment is a group of
rooms which make up a home.
• They are often smaller than
some of the other houses we
have looked at.
• Apartments are usually found
in an apartment block, where
lots of different families live.
Caravan
• A caravan can be moved from
one place to another.
• This type of home suits people
who like to move from area to
area.
Cottage
• A cottage is usually a one
storey house.
• The roof of a cottage is covered
with straw, which is known as a
thatched roof.
• Cottages were very common in
Ireland in the past but not so
much nowadays.
• Cottages are mostly found in
the countryside in Ireland.
Farmhouse
• Farmhouses are found in the
Irish countryside.
• A farmyard is usually close by
and the house is often
surrounded by lots of fields.
• The farmer’s animals usually
live in these fields.
Questions
• What type of house do you live in?
• What do we call a house which is attached on one side only?
• What is the roof of a cottage made from?
• Can you name the types of houses more common in the
countryside?
• What are the benefits to living in a caravan?
• Why do you think cottages are not as popular as they were in the
past?
Human environments
Homes around the world
Huts in Africa
• Many people in parts of Africa
live in huts.
• These huts are very small.
• They are often made out of
stones and mud.
• The roof is made using
branches from trees and straw.
Treehouses in the rainforests
• Some tribes who live in the
rainforests of the world live in
treehouses.
• They build these houses high
up in the trees.
• Their houses are made out of
wood and have a thatched roof.
Houses in the sea
• The Bajau people of Indonesia
have built villages in the sea.
• Their houses are made of
timber and they also have
thatched roofs.
• The houses are built on top of
big wooden stakes, which keep
them above the water.
Igloos
• The Inuit people of Canada and
Greenland build houses out of
blocks of snow. These houses
are called igloos.
• The igloo stops the freezing
cold air from getting in.
Stone and mud houses
• The Berber people of Morocco
live in houses made out of
stone and mud.
• These houses have flat roofs
because it rarely rains.
• The stone and small windows
keep the house cool inside.
Yurt
• The nomads of Mongolia live in
Yurts which are round tents
covered with animal skins or
felt.
• Nomads move from place to
place with their animals.
• The tent can be moved easily
and can be set up in one hour.
• They provide protection
against bad weather.
Questions
• Would you prefer to live in one of the homes in Ireland or one of
those from a different country? Why?
• In Ireland we usually build houses from stone. Why do you think
this is?
• Why do the people of other countries use different materials?
• Can you discuss some of the differences between homes in Ireland
and the homes we have seen in different countries?
• If you had to live in a home in a different country which one would
you choose? Why?
