Chester Zoo Geography Worksheets: Habitats and Weather
Part of the Heart of Africa collection!Did you know that Africa is the second largest continent in the world? Or that the equator runs right through the middle? Get an introduction to Africa through its amazing geography. With these worksheets, you'll:
- Identify different types of Afrrican habitats using map of the continent
- Compare the average rainfall and temperature in Uganda and the UK
- Write your own weather report for Murchison Falls in Uganda
These worksheets accompany a Chester Zoo interactive lesson on habitats and weather.
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Discover the Heart of Africa! From sweeping savannas and deserts to forests, mountains, and mighty rivers, Africa is home to an incredible variety of landscapes — and an equally incredible variety of wildlife. Travel across the continent with Chester Zoo to explore some of its most fascinating habitats and discover how geography shapes the animals and people who live there.
Explore the countries and landscapes that make up Africa, identify different habitats, and see what makes each one unique. Then zoom in on the savanna to investigate its climate and discover what life is like in one of the world's most iconic ecosystems.
But the savanna is changing. Learn how shifts in climate are affecting this landscape and the wildlife that depends on it, and discover ways people can help protect these important habitats. Along the way, you'll build your geography skills while seeing Africa — and its wildlife — in a whole new way
Don't miss the geography worksheets that go with this lesson!
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- Waiting to catch a poacher
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Then you'll use those to reflect on how descriptive writing can enhance storytelling and eventually write your own!
These worksheets accompany a Chester Zoo interactive lesson on descriptive writing.
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- Bar charts
- Line graphs
- Pie charts
These worksheets accompany a Chester Zoo interactive lesson on graphs.
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These worksheets accompany a Chester Zoo interactive lesson on food chains.