Grade 6 Term 3 Unit 1

In this Unit, students will describe the major climatic zones of the world, with emphasis on the Tropical Marine Climate that we experience in Jamaica. They will explain some of the factors that influence the type of climate that we experience; latitude, distance from the sea and altitude. Students will be engaged in the reading of maps and the interpretation of diagrams and graphs. Students will also begin to examine how humans, plants and animals adapt to a variety of climatic conditions. They will also start to explore the concept of climate change by studying cases of the evidence and the effects of it and proposing strategies to adapt to it. Students should begin to include in their everyday practices actions to reduce the negative effects of climate change.