Explorers of the Frozen World - Lesson 7 | How is our weather different from the Arctic? (KS1 Geogra

Explorers of the Frozen World - Complete 8-Lesson Unit (KS1 Geography & History)

Take your class on a cross-curricular Arctic adventure with this fully resourced 8-lesson KS1 unit. Explorers of the Frozen World combines Geography and History through exciting, knowledge-rich lessons that build curiosity, vocabulary and understanding of how people live and explore in one of the coldest places on Earth. Each lesson follows a clear I Do → We Do → You Do sequence with editable slides, printable worksheets, challenge questions and vocabulary word banks. Perfect for busy teachers who want high-impact lessons with minimal prep. Lessons included 1️⃣ Where in the world is the Arctic? (map work) 2️⃣ What is the Arctic like? (description & senses) 3️⃣ Who were the first Arctic explorers? (timeline) 4️⃣ How do we know what happened? (evidence & sources) 5️⃣ How have people adapted to life in the Arctic? (Inuit focus) 6️⃣ Who really reached the North Pole? (historical enquiry) 7️⃣ How is our weather different from the Arctic? (fieldwork & comparison) 8️⃣ What have we learned about the Arctic? (review & assessment) Includes: ✅ Editable teaching slides ✅ Pupil worksheets & challenges ✅ Guillotine-friendly resources ✅ WIGIT vocabulary sheets (History + Geography) ✅ Clear LOs & curriculum alignment Learning Focus: Geography – location, climate, human/physical features History – significant people, evidence, timelines, enquiry Perfect for: Year 1 & Year 2 | KS1 Geography & History | Seasonal Weather & Explorers Topics