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What is the Equator?
In this Geography video, guidance is provided on the Equator, which is explained as an imaginary line around the centre of the Earth that separates the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. The video helps the children understand how the Equator influences climate, day length and the variety of life found near it.
Common misconceptions are addressed, such as the idea that the Equator is physically marked or that all equatorial regions are hot and dry. The lesson explains that factors such as elevation also affect climate, illustrated by Mount Kilimanjaro, which, despite being near the Equator, has a cool alpine climate.
The video introduces diverse ecosystems from rainforests to savannahs and animals including llamas, alpacas, elephants and cheetahs, helping the children connect geography with biodiversity.
This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Geography climate videos and provides teachers with tools to explain large-scale geographical concepts through real-world examples and visual supports.
Se more of our Key stage 1 Geography scheme of work.
- Geography, Year 2, Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place? Lesson 3: Where is the Equator?
- Geography, Year 2, Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?
- Geography, Year 1/2 (B), Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place? Lesson 3: Where is the Equator?
- Geography, Year 1/2 (B), Would you prefer to live in a hot or cold place?
