A journey is a trip from one place to another, and the transport used to get there.

Sunscreen is a cream that you rub on your skin to protect it and stop it from burning in the sun.

Insect repellent is a spray which stops insects such as mosquitoes from biting you.

A holiday resort is a place where a lot of people go on holiday.

Visiting the hot places of the world

Geography

The world's hottest places

Tropical rainforests: climate and location

Hot deserts: climate and location

This unit links to 'Contrasting locality: What is it like to live in (location in) in Jamaica?', as pupils draw on their knowledge of places that are hot and wet, and also to 'The water cycle: why does it matter?'. Pupils apply their beginning thinking about locational differences in rainfall and temperature.

This unit builds on 'Cold places: What is it like at the North and South Poles?', which pupils should have done first. Pupils draw on their knowledge of cold areas of the world to help them consider the location of hot places and what they are like, making comparisons. 

Hot places: where are they and what are they like?

A special cream that you rub on your skin to stop it burning in the sun.

A special cream that you rub on your skin to stop it drying out.

The clothes you wear to stop your skin burning.

Which of these countries was the most popular holiday destination for people from the UK in 2022?

A special spray which stops insects such as mosquitoes from biting you.

A special spray which stops your skin from burning in the sun.

A system used to keep buildings and cars warm.

A system used to keep offices, homes and cars cool when it is hot outside.

Why do lots of people from the UK go on holiday to Spain in winter? 

A place where a lot of people go to live.

A place where a lot of people go on holiday.

A place where a lot of people go to work.

Travelling from one place to another is called a ...

the average weather for an area, taken over a long period of time

What cream can you put on your skin to stop it burning in hot sun?

A place where people stay when on holiday is called ...

The UK is located in the continent of ...

Which of these countries are in Europe?  

Starter Quiz

Travelling from one place to another is called a ...