In this Geography video, guidance is provided on helping pupils understand the key differences and similarities between the North and South Poles, focusing on physical geography, climate, wildlife and human exploration.

The video explains the phenomenon of 24-hour sunlight and darkness during polar summers and winters, caused by the Earth’s tilted axis and links this to seasonal patterns and day length. Clear comparisons support pupils in understanding how geography, location and elevation influence climate, wildlife and research conditions in the Earth’s polar regions.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography climate video collection and lays foundational knowledge for future locational and environmental understanding.

See more of our Year 1 and Year 2 Geography scheme of work here.

• Geography, Year 2, Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place? Lesson 2: Where are the coldest places on Earth?
• Geography, Y1/2 (B), Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place? Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Where are the coldest places on Earth?