Year 2: How have people adapted to different climates in Southern Africa?

This week in Geography, the children learned how humans have adapted to different climates. There are lots of different climates across Southern Africa. In hot and sunny areas, light and loose clothing to stay cool will be worn. They also build houses with materials that don't trap too much heat, so it's not too hot inside. In the cooler areas, more layers and different clothing are worn. They also build houses differently, with thicker walls to keep the warmth in or out. Some people in Southern Africa also grow different types of crops and raise animals that are well-suited to the specific weather in their area. 

In Art, we then made some mini clay structures in the style of the traditional houses we had looked at. We tested their effectiveness by placing chocolate inside, to see if they would melt!

Ask your children about them - did their chocolate survive the week?