Jamaica's location and climate
I can locate Jamaica on a map and describe some ways in which Jamaica’s climate affects what this place is like.
Jamaica's location and climate
I can locate Jamaica on a map and describe some ways in which Jamaica’s climate affects what this place is like.
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Key learning points
- A range of resources can be used to investigate the location, climate and features of Jamaica.
- Tropical weather and climate have an impact on the environment and daily life.
- Hurricanes are a type of storm with very strong winds and heavy rain; they can cause a lot of damage.
Keywords
Globe - A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
Geographer - A geographer studies Earth's physical environments and human habitats.
Equator - The Equator is an imaginary line encircling Earth at 0° latitude and is an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.
Temperature - Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness of a place.
Common misconception
It is hotter at the Equator because it is close to the Sun.
The Equator is hotter because the Sun's rays are more concentrated.
To help you plan your year 2 geography lesson on: Jamaica's location and climate, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 2 geography lesson on: Jamaica's location and climate, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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