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  • Year 2

Cold places: what is it like at the North and South Poles?

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    The world's cold places

    I can explain what affects temperatures locally and why it is cold at the North and South Poles.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Locating the North and South Poles

    I can locate the North and South Polar regions and describe some of their icy features.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The North Pole and the Arctic

    I can locate and talk about the Arctic Circle using maps and globes, and describe seasonal changes.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    The South Pole and the Antarctic

    I can use a range of geographical sources to describe Antarctica and its extreme weather and climate.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Arctic wildlife

    I can identify some of the wildlife found in the Arctic and explain how it is affected by seasonal change.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Antarctic wildlife

    I can identify some of the wildlife found in the Antarctic and explain how it is affected by seasonal change
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Living in the Arctic

    I can understand how people adapt to living in the harsh environments like the Arctic and can give an example.
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

    Living in the Antarctic

    I can explain what the Antarctic Treaty is and can explain some reasons why people go to Antarctica
    • 1 Slide deck
    • 1 Worksheet
    • 2 Quizzes
    • 1 Video

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