Planet Earth and Beyond · Physical Systems
Hot and Cold Places
Investigating the North and South Poles and the Equator to understand temperature extremes.
Key Questions
- 1Why is it always cold at the Poles and hot at the Equator?
- 2How do animals like polar bears or camels survive in such extreme weather?
- 3What would it be like to live in a place where the sun never sets in summer?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - People and places in other areasNCCA: Primary - Climate
Class/Year: 2nd Year
Subject: Exploring Our World: Local and Global Connections
Unit: Planet Earth and Beyond
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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