Cold environments
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Why this why now
Pupils can build on their knowledge of small-scale ecosystems and large-scale biomes to develop a comprehensive understanding of a chosen extreme environment, either a hot desert or a cold environment. Understanding the connections between physical and human processes will provide a foundation in studying subsequent units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have global locational knowledge and can use atlas maps
- Pupils understand that plants and animals adapt to their environment
- Pupils understand the terms 'biotic' and 'abiotic' in the context of ecosystems
- Pupils can describe and infer using photos
- Pupils understand the concept of interdependence and the importance of biodiversity
- Pupils know that people living in extreme environments face challenges and opportunities
Threads
Why this why now
Pupils can build on their knowledge of small-scale ecosystems and large-scale biomes to develop a comprehensive understanding of a chosen extreme environment, either a hot desert or a cold environment. Understanding the connections between physical and human processes will provide a foundation in studying subsequent units.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils have global locational knowledge and can use atlas maps
- Pupils understand that plants and animals adapt to their environment
- Pupils understand the terms 'biotic' and 'abiotic' in the context of ecosystems
- Pupils can describe and infer using photos
- Pupils understand the concept of interdependence and the importance of biodiversity
- Pupils know that people living in extreme environments face challenges and opportunities
Cold environments
This unit teaches pupils about the location, characterisitics, opprtunities and challenges associated with one global environment, either hot deserts or cold environments. Pupils will also learn about plant and animal adaptation and about issues facing their chosen environment.
5 lessons in unit
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