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The importance of oceans
In this Geography video, teachers are supported in explaining why oceans are essential to life on Earth. The video helps the children understand the physical, biological and economic importance of oceans, including their role in the water cycle, climate regulation and global trade.
Teachers are guided in how to introduce the five oceans—Arctic, Southern, Indian, Atlantic and Pacific—and to help the children locate them and identify countries that trade on a world map. The video explores the oceans’ natural resources, such as renewable energy from waves and tides and non-renewable resources like oil and minerals. The children also learn about ocean biodiversity, coral reefs as storm barriers and the role of oceans in combating climate change.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography Oceans videos and supports cross-curricular links with Sustainability topics.
See more of our Year 5 Geography scheme of work.
