This half term, we’ve launched our brand new Geography topic all about biomes, and what a fantastic start it’s been!
This week, the children have been busy exploring the characteristics of different biomes from around the world. We’ve discovered that biomes are large areas of the Earth that share similar climates, plants and animals, and the class were amazed at just how different these environments can be. From the hot, humid rainforests bursting with life to the dry, extreme deserts where only specially adapted organisms survive, there was plenty to get stuck into.
Using maps, discussion and some brilliant teamwork, the children began to identify what makes each biome unique. They explored key features such as temperature, rainfall and location, and started to understand how these factors shape the living things that can survive there. There were some fantastic observations and thoughtful ideas shared.
We’re really looking forward to diving deeper into this topic over the coming weeks, watch this space!
Help at home: ask your child about their new topic vocabulary.