Year 6 - Geography
Environmental geography: focus on North and South America
Around the world in 80 days: what have we learnt about our world?
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Unit Summary
This unit revisits key geographical themes through a global journey. Pupils explore news stories, regional features and environmental issues across all continents, using maps, data and fieldwork skills to reflect on what it means to think like a geographer.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to reflect on and discuss the landscapes, environment and physical features of North and South America.
Key Notes
- There are a range of magnificent physical features in North and South America.
- North and South America have some large areas of wilderness that are home to many different plants and animals.
- People interact with the environment in North and South America; this can have positive and negative consequences.
Vocabulary To Learn
- physical features: A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
- landscape: A landscape is an area and its landforms and features that can be seen when viewed from another place.
- wilderness: A wilderness is a place or area that is in its natural state and where there are few people and no farming.
- natural resources: Natural resources are those that come from Earth without human influence and can be used for human needs.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- That nobody is taking action to protect the environment.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.
There are a range of magnificent physical features in North and South America. North and South America have some large areas of wilderness that are home to many different plants and animals.
2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'physical features'
A physical feature is natural and has not been formed or made by humans.
3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.
Mistake: That nobody is taking action to protect the environment. Correction: Find out about ways in which people are taking action to protect the environment in learners' communities and elsewhere in the world.
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