Know it! - Hot and Cold climates - Year 1

In a Year 1 geography lesson provided by Focus Education (UK) Ltd, children explore the reasons behind the varying climates of different regions around the globe. The lesson aims to explain why some places experience consistent heat while others endure perpetual cold. Through various interactive tasks, students are encouraged to engage with the concept of global climates. These tasks include placing terms like 'Equator', 'North Pole', and 'South Pole' in their correct geographical positions. They also involve identifying directions such as 'West', 'South', 'North', and 'East' to help understand the orientation of these hot and cold places on Earth.

Further activities are designed to help students make connections between different climates and their characteristics. For instance, they are asked to circle items typically found in hot climates, such as desert and fruit, and link photographs that illustrate the climates being studied, providing reasons for their connections. In a 'Word Sorts' exercise, children work in pairs to determine which words are related to the Equator, South Pole, or North Pole, enhancing their understanding of the elements associated with each climate zone. These educational activities not only teach children about the world's diverse environments but also develop their analytical and critical thinking skills.