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Visiting the hot places of the world

I can use my knowledge of the hot places of the world to plan and pack for a trip to a hot place.

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Year 2

Visiting the hot places of the world

I can use my knowledge of the hot places of the world to plan and pack for a trip to a hot place.

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Key learning points

  1. Many people leave the UK when they go on holiday to seek sunshine and warmth, especially during the winter months.
  2. The right clothes and equipment can help protect us from extreme heat and cold.
  3. Many homes and offices in hot climates have air conditioning installed, although this uses a lot of energy.
  4. The hot and wet areas of the world also attract insects like mosquitoes that might sting or bite.

Keywords

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

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

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

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

Common misconception

Most people from the UK go on holiday to France, if they go abroad.

The most common destination is in fact Spain.

Class discussion of where children have been or would like to go on holiday.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Travelling from one place to another is called a ...
visit.
holiday resort.
Correct answer: journey.
Q2.
What is climate?
the day to day changes in the weather
Correct answer: the average weather for an area, taken over a long period of time
the seasons in the year
Q3.
What cream can you put on your skin to stop it burning in hot sun?
Correct Answer: sunscreen, sun cream, sun screen
Q4.
A place where people stay when on holiday is called ...
Correct answer: a holiday resort.
a journey.
an airport.
Q5.
The UK is located in the continent of ...
Correct answer: Europe.
Asia.
Africa.
America.
Q6.
Which of these countries are in Europe?
Correct answer: Spain
Correct answer: Greece
Canada
Correct answer: France

6 Questions

Q1.
What is sunscreen?
Correct answer: 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.
Q2.
Which of these countries was the most popular holiday destination for people from the UK in 2022?
Correct answer: Spain
Italy
the USA
Q3.
What is insect repellent?
Correct answer: 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 special spray which attracts insects.
Q4.
What is air conditioning?
A system used to clean the air.
A system used to keep buildings and cars warm.
Correct answer: A system used to keep offices, homes and cars cool when it is hot outside.
Q5.
Why do lots of people from the UK go on holiday to Spain in winter?
to escape the cold and wet UK weather
to sit on the beach
to visit the mountains
Correct answer: all of the above
Q6.
What is a holiday resort?
A place where a lot of people go to live.
Correct answer: A place where a lot of people go on holiday.
A place where a lot of people go to work.