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Continents and Oceans of the World · Autumn Term

Antarctica: The Icy Continent

Naming and locating Antarctica, understanding its extreme cold climate and unique scientific importance.

Key Questions

  1. Analyze why Antarctica is so cold and has no permanent human settlements.
  2. Differentiate the characteristics of the Arctic from the Antarctic.
  3. Hypothesize about the challenges of scientific research in polar environments.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS1: Geography - Locational KnowledgeKS1: Geography - Human and Physical Geography
Year: Year 2
Subject: Geography
Unit: Continents and Oceans of the World
Period: Autumn Term

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