Download the GCSE Geography Ecosystems: Polar Environments Resources module
This module contains:
- An editable PowerPoint lesson presentation
- Editable revision handouts
- A glossary which covers the key terminologies of the module
- Topic mindmaps for visualising the key concepts
- Printable flashcards to help students engage active recall
- A quiz with answer key to test knowledge and understanding of the module
Ecosystems: Polar Environments
Polar Environments are:
- Cold environments located in the North and South Poles that are characterised by being cold, windy, and dry
- Located in Polar Circles, which refer to circles of latitude that run parallel to the equator
This GCSE Ecosystems module introduces polar environments to your students, explaining:
- What are polar environments and where can you find them?
- What is the difference between the Arctic and Antarctica?
- What are the different abiotic and biotic components?
- What are the different types of human activities and their impacts?
- What are the challenges of developing cold environments?
- What are the threats to cold environments?
- What is the importance of cold environments?
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More Ecosystems Modules
Polar Environments is one lesson in our Ecosystems module. The other theory lessons can be found below: