Unit Award Scheme

shown knowledge of

1. the main characteristics of each season, eg the weather, changes in nature

demonstrated the ability to

2. identify at least two regions on the map that experience hot climates, eg deserts

3. identify at least two regions on the map that experience cold climates, eg polar regions

shown knowledge of

4. the main characteristics of rainforests, eg vegetation, high rainfall

5. the main characteristics of deserts, eg arid landscapes, extreme temperatures

acquired an understanding of

6. the key features of the water cycle

demonstrated the ability to

7. explore the key concepts of evaporation, condensation and precipitation

8. highlight the key regions with specific climates, eg the Arctic, the Sahara Desert, the Amazon Rainforest.