This week, Year 3 have been learning all about climate zones and how temperature and precipitation vary across the globe. To help us understand these differences, we located Manaus (Brazil), Nuuk (Greenland), London (United Kingdom), Seville (Spain) and Cairo (Egypt) on a world map. The children enjoyed spotting which places were close to the equator and which were nearer the poles.

We discovered that Manaus, in northern Brazil, has a hot, tropical climate with high temperatures and lots of rainfall. In contrast, Nuuk, in Greenland, is extremely cold with very low temperatures throughout the year. London has a mild and changeable climate, while Seville, in southern Spain, is warm and sunny with very hot summers. Finally, Cairo, in Egypt, has a desert climate, meaning it is very hot and receives very little rain.

Year 3 loved comparing these places and spotting global weather patterns. 🌦️🌍