a vast, flat, treeless region; a large-scale, global ecosystem

any ground that remains completely frozen

a process of change over time; a feature of a living thing that enables it to exist in a particular environment

The Arctic Tundra

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

Countries in the Arctic

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?

Yes, they are always white to blend with the snow

No, they change colour depending on the season

Yes, because it’s always snowing in the Arctic

Do Arctic animals always stay white for camouflage throughout the year?

Which plant is best adapted to survive in the tundra?

What is happening to the Arctic ice due to climate change?

The Arctic Tundra

Lesson outcome