Countries in the Arctic

Geography

Ice change over time

Glacier formation

Glacial processes

Glacial landforms

Evidence of glaciation in the UK

The Mer De Glace

Antarctica: A frozen wilderness

Antarctic food webs

Protecting Antarctica

The Arctic Tundra

Climate change in polar regions

This unit teaches pupils about the physical processes that influence cold places around the world and how areas of ice have changed over time due to climatic variations. Pupils will learn about the impact of global warming on glaciated areas and what this means for the future of our planet.

Ice and glaciers: How are cold places affected by a warming planet?

Which continent is the Arctic mainly located in?

Which of these countries is part of the Arctic region?

Roughly how many people live in the Arctic region?

Which continent is home to most of the world’s ice?

What is the main cause of rising global temperatures?

Countries in the Arctic

Lesson outcome