North and South America: how diverse are their places and landscapes?
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Why this why now
This unit extends pupils’ locational and place knowledge beyond Europe by focusing on the diversity of North and South America. Its placement builds on prior regional studies and prepares pupils to compare places at a larger scale. Pupils develop their ability to interpret climate data, physical features and patterns of land use, while also deepening their understanding of how people live and work in different environments. This broad foundation supports later learning about global ecosystems, interdependence and sustainability.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of the location of the continents.
- Knowledge of the diversity of physical and human geography at a continental scale.
Threads
Why this why now
This unit extends pupils’ locational and place knowledge beyond Europe by focusing on the diversity of North and South America. Its placement builds on prior regional studies and prepares pupils to compare places at a larger scale. Pupils develop their ability to interpret climate data, physical features and patterns of land use, while also deepening their understanding of how people live and work in different environments. This broad foundation supports later learning about global ecosystems, interdependence and sustainability.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Knowledge of the location of the continents.
- Knowledge of the diversity of physical and human geography at a continental scale.
North and South America: how diverse are their places and landscapes?
This unit introduces the continents of North and South America through their physical and human features. Pupils explore climate, land use, and economic activity across different regions, and plan a journey that connects a range of contrasting places.
7 lessons in unit
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