Year 1
How is the ocean different at the North Pole and the Equator?
In this lesson, we are going to be comparing the oceans surrounding the North Pole and the Equator. First we will be focusing on what the equator is. We will be learning about some animals which are able to survive in the cold waters of the Arctic, where many other living things cannot.
Year 1
How is the ocean different at the North Pole and the Equator?
In this lesson, we are going to be comparing the oceans surrounding the North Pole and the Equator. First we will be focusing on what the equator is. We will be learning about some animals which are able to survive in the cold waters of the Arctic, where many other living things cannot.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Identify the differences in temperature at these two places
- Observe the differences in the appearance of the sea (ice)
- Explore the different types of life in the sea in
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6 Questions
Q1.
1) What is a habitat?
A habitat is a place to sleep.
A habitat is where animals eat.
Q2.
2) Tick all the ocean habitats.
Burrow
Hive
Trees
Q3.
3) A whale is a type of...
Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell
Q4.
4) An octopus is a type of...
Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Q5.
5) A lobster is a type of...
Fish - an animal with gills to breathe underwater
Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell
Q6.
6) A swordfish is a type of..
Crustacean - a cold blooded animal with hard skeleton
Mammal - warm blooded animal with lungs
Molluscs - a cold blooded animal with gills and some live in a shell
3 Questions
Q1.
1) How many oceans are there?
3
4
Q2.
2) Which ocean is near the North Pole?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Q3.
3) Is there a thick sheet of ice on the ocean near the equator?
Yes