KS3 Geography Antarctica SOW

KS3 Geography: Antarctica
EQ1: Who discovered Antarctica and why is it important to more than just people?
EQ2: What is the largest threat facing Antarctica and its future?
EQ3: To what extent does the future of Antarctica impact global decision making?

Explore Earth’s most extreme and fragile environment with this fully resourced KS3 Antarctica unit. Designed to meet the National Curriculum, this scheme of work develops students’ understanding of polar environments, climate change, sustainability, and the global significance of Antarctica.

What’s Included:

Full Scheme of Work – Clearly sequenced lessons with curriculum links and enquiry-based learning

Easily Adaptable PowerPoints – Flexible, engaging, and ready to teach

Adapted SEN Lessons – Differentiated tasks to support inclusive learning

Vocabulary Tests – Reinforce subject-specific terminology and literacy

GIS Lessons – Interactive mapping activities exploring Antarctica’s geography and global connections

Worksheets – A variety of printable resources to support and extend learning

Homework Booklets – Structured tasks to consolidate knowledge independently

Glossaries – Key word banks to aid understanding and retrieval

Assessments – End-of-unit assessments with mark schemes and feedback tools

This unit encourages students to engage with Antarctica as more than a frozen continent—exploring its geopolitical importance, environmental value, and role in shaping international decision-making about our planet’s future.