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Rivers and the Water Cycle · Spring Term

Temperate Forests and Grasslands

Comparing the characteristics of temperate forests and grasslands, including their flora and fauna.

Key Questions

  1. Compare the seasonal changes and adaptations of life in temperate forests versus grasslands.
  2. Explain the role of wildfires in maintaining grassland ecosystems.
  3. Analyze the impact of human agriculture on temperate grassland biomes.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Geography - Physical GeographyKS2: Geography - Biomes and Vegetation Belts
Year: Year 5
Subject: Geography
Unit: Rivers and the Water Cycle
Period: Spring Term

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