Climate Zones: Mediterranean

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Weather Experts - NEW LOOK Climate Detectives - NEW LOOK

Objectives

Geography

  • To know the characteristics of Mediterranean climates and how they affect living conditions.
  • To learn about and identify five climate zones - Mediterranean.

Enquiry question
How does the climate differ in different places on Earth?

Outcomes
Children will:

  • Identify, explore, and find out facts about the Mediterranean climate zone.
  • Role-play what it has been like to visit that climate zone.

You Will Also Need

Suitcase or bag containing items needed for a holiday in a mediterranean climate

Weblinks
Clip on the Mediterranean climate zone from BBC Teach (this video is aimed at older children so the content is more complex; please watch in advance to check its suitability for your class)
Mediterranean music from YouTube.com