Continents and Oceans of the World · Autumn Term 2

The Five Great Oceans

Identifying the locations and characteristics of the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is so much of our planet covered in water instead of land?
  2. 2How do oceans act as both barriers and bridges for humans?
  3. 3What makes the Southern Ocean different from the Atlantic Ocean?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

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

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