Year 1 Geography Block 2

Topic – Is it Hot or Cold? (Climate Zones – hot and cold places/Continents and oceans of the world)

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In this block of learning, you will cover the following lessons:

🗺️ Week 1: What is the world?
🗺️ Week 2: Where in the world does the visitor come from?
🗺️ Week 3: What is it like to live in a cold climate?
🗺️ Week 4: Is it cold everywhere?
🗺️ Week 5: What is it like to live in a hot climate?
🗺️ Week 6: How shall we display our learning? (Outcome lesson)

Unit Outcomes (secure)

✅ Name and locate the world’s 7 continents and 5 oceans.
✅ Locate the Arctic on a map and plan a route from the UK to this place.
✅ Identify the Arctic and Antarctic regions of the world on a map. Describe the weather patterns and begin to find out how people and animals adapt to live there.
✅ Locate and label the different climate zones on a world map using a key.
✅ Describe some of the similarities and differences between life in different hot climates.
✅ Create a piece of work to demonstrate  learning about the world’s continents, oceans, hot and cold places.

Discover the World’s Hot and Cold Places with This Engaging Year 1 Geography Unit

Introduce your Year 1 pupils to the wonders of our planet with Is it Hot or Cold?, an interactive geography unit that explores climate zones, continents, and oceans. Pupils will investigate the differences between hot and cold places, learn about the Arctic and Antarctic, and develop essential map skills.

What’s Included in This Unit?

  • Week 1: What is the world? – Pupils explore maps and globes to understand the world.
  • Week 2: Where in the world does the visitor come from? – A fun activity locating a mystery visitor’s home.
  • Week 3: What is it like to live in a cold climate? – Discovering life in the Arctic and Antarctic.
  • Week 4: Is it cold everywhere? – Learning about climate zones and weather patterns.
  • Week 5: What is it like to live in a hot climate? – Exploring deserts and tropical regions.
  • Week 6: How shall we display our learning? – Creating a final piece to showcase their knowledge.

What Will Pupils Learn?

  • Name and locate the seven continents and five oceans.
  • Identify and describe the Arctic and Antarctic regions.
  • Use maps to locate climate zones.
  • Compare life in hot and cold climates.
  • Plan a route from the UK to the Arctic.
  • Create a final project showcasing their learning.

Why Choose This Unit?

This unit is designed to make geography engaging and meaningful for Year 1 pupils. Through hands-on activities, discussions, and map work, pupils will develop key geographical skills while learning about different climates and locations around the world.

Download Now and Start Exploring the World!

This unit is part of our KS1 geography scheme of work. Download now and inspire your pupils to explore the world!