Year 3 – Geography

This half term in geography, Year 3 pupils have been learning about climate zones around the world. We explored what a climate zone is and discovered that different parts of the world experience different weather patterns. The children learned about hot, cold and temperate climates, including tropical, polar, and desert zones, and compared these with the climate in the UK. They also explored how climate affects plants, animals, and the way people live. Through maps, discussions, and a range of activities, pupils developed key skills such as reading and interpreting maps, comparing information, using data, and communicating ideas clearly, while building confidence in using new geographical vocabulary. The children particularly enjoyed using our new skills wheels to identify the key skills they were learning throughout the unit.

What The Student Says

  • I know that we live in the Northern Hemisphere and our climate is temperate
  • Places near to the equator are hot and places far away are really cold like Antarctica
  • When we are sleeping at night time, some people are having breakfast
  • GMT is how we know about time and it's because of Greenwich
  • I think I would like to live in a tropical climate like Brazil because it's always warm
  • If we lived in the North or the South Pole, it would be really really freezing and it would snow all the time. We would need extra warm clothes but not if we went to Brazil
  • Egypt has a desert climate where it's very hot but it doesn't rain a lot like tropical places

What knowledge and skills have been developed?

  • Reading and interpreting maps to locate different climate zones around the world.
  • Comparing climates in different parts of the world, including the UK.
  • Using climate and rainfall graphs to make decisions and draw conclusions.
  • Using geographical vocabulary confidently (e.g., climate, latitude, longitude, hemisphere, equator, GMT).
  • Observing patterns in weather and climate data.
  • Communicating ideas clearly through discussion, writing, and role play.
  • Working collaboratively to explore geographical questions.
  • Applying knowledge creatively, e.g., planning a holiday for the Elves based on climate.
  • Understanding time differences and global perspectives through role-playing daily activities in different countries

What the Teacher says

The class really enjoyed learning about climate zones this half term and it has been wonderful to see their engagement in the topic. They joined in well with discussions and activities and developed a good understanding of the different climate zones around the world. The children particularly enjoyed using climate and rainfall graphs to decide where would be the best place for the Elves to go on holiday after working hard over Christmas, which really brought the learning to life! The children also showed off their acting skills when they took part in role play to show what people in different parts of the world might be doing at the same time of day, such as sleeping in Australia while people in the UK are eating lunch. Well done, year 3! - Miss Naughton

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