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Year 2 - Geography

Visiting the hot places of the world

Hot places: where are they and what are they like?

Unit Summary

This unit explores the world's hottest places, focusing on tropical rainforests and hot deserts. Pupils use maps and images to locate these environments, describe their climates and features, and compare contrasting hot places around the world.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use your knowledge of the hot places of the world to plan and pack for a trip to a hot place.

Key Notes

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

Vocabulary To Learn

  • 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 Mistakes To Avoid

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

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

Many people leave the UK when they go on holiday to seek sunshine and warmth, especially during the winter months. The right clothes and equipment can help protect us from extreme heat and cold.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'journey'

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

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: Most people from the UK go on holiday to France, if they go abroad. Correction: The most common destination is in fact Spain.

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