The Mountain Environment
Year 6 QCA 15
Mrs. Figueira
Objectives
To learn
about different types of environments
and specifically a mountain one
about the world distribution of major
mountain areas
to use globes and atlases
about weather patterns in different
parts of the world
W.I.L.F
A topic book which shows that you have
understood about some of the different
mountain ranges in the world
That you understand about the types of
weather these ranges experience
That you understand that the weather
and location affects the lives of those
living in these environments
What is a mountain
environment? Where are
mountain environments found?
Use an atlas to find;
The main mountain
ranges in the
world.
Mark them on
your own map.
What are these places like?
Make a list of
some of the
characteristics of
mountain ranges.
How does the weather compare
in each of these places?
Choose 2 different mountain ranges
in very different parts of the world
and compare the weather
characteristics.
What effect does the weather
have on tourism?
What would I need to do to
plan a camping holiday in this
area?
That’s all folks!
Make sure
Your work is complete and work is
stuck in neatly
Your book is carefully presented
You have a contents page
You have your name on your book
You have handed it in!