KS1 & KS2 geography curriculum

1. Introducing climate
2. Using lines of latitude to locate the main climate zones
3. Climate data and patterns
4. The differences between climate zones and biomes
5. Adaptations of plants and animals in different biomes
6. Climate change

The water cycle: why is it important?

This unit builds on learning about the water cycle to develop understanding of the spatial patterns of water and energy. It also builds on 'Cold places: What is it like at the North and South Poles?' and 'Hot places: What is it like near the Equator?'. It develops on 'Contrasting locality: What is it like to live in (named location) in Jamaica?') by introducing the major lines of latitude.

Settlements: where do people live and why?

This unit directly links to settlement, understanding connections between climate and where people live. This also underpins understanding needed in 'The Americas: How diverse are its places and landscapes?', 'South America: Why does the Amazon matter?', 'Natural resources: what are they, where are they and why are they important?' and 'Farms and factories: Where does our food come from?'.