Climate Zones: Temperate

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Weather Experts - NEW LOOK Climate Detectives - NEW LOOK

Objectives

Geography

  • To identify key weather patterns in the UK.
  • To learn about and identify five climate zones - temperate.

Enquiry question
What is the weather like in the United Kingdom?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Identify the common weather that we experience in the UK.
  • Learn the difference between climate and weather.
  • Name the climate zones and recognise the average weather experienced in each.

You Will Also Need

Suitcase or bag containing items needed for a holiday in a temperate climate
Map of the UK

Weblinks
The Climate Zones (for teacher reference): The Met Office
Clip about climate zones from BBC Teach