Geography Knowledge Organiser: Continents—Year 2

Understanding what a continent is and exploring the seven continents of the world

A hemisphere is half of a sphere, or ball. We use the

word to describe one half of Earth. Geographers, who

study Earth, have divided the planet into two sets of

two hemispheres. These are the Northern and Southern

hemispheres and the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

The Equator is an imaginary circle around Earth. It divides

Earth into two equal parts: the Northern Hemisphere and the

Southern Hemisphere.

What is the difference between a continent

and a country?

A continent is a large solid area of land

that is made up by a group of countries

There are seven continents: North America;

South America; Africa; Europe; Asia; Oce-

ania and Antarctica.

How can we compare the similarities and

differences between the 7 different continents?

Climate

Habitat and landscape

Wildlife

Wealth or poverty

Diversity

Culture

Geography Knowledge Organiser: The seven continents of the world—Year

continent a continent is a large solid area of land

hemisphere a hemisphere is half of a sphere, or one half of Earth. The planet is

split into two sets of two hemispheres. These are the Northern and

Southern hemispheres and the Eastern and Western hemispheres.

equator an imaginary circle around Earth. It divides Earth into two equal

parts: the Northern Hemisphere and the Southern Hemisphere.

globe a model of the Earth

poles North and South poles are the poles the earth spins around

temperature is a degree of hotness or coldness the can be measured using a

thermometer

climate is the average measurements of temperature, wind, humidity, snow,

and rain in a place over time

human fea-

tures

are something that is built by humans

physical

features

are natural things on the earths surface, such as water, mountains,

and deserts

wildlife animals living in their natural environment

diversity means differences; people may be different in many ways, including

race or ethnicity, age, language, culture, appearance, or religion.

poverty not having enough money for basic needs such as food, water,

shelter

affluent having plenty of money

tourism when a country encourages people to visit their country for

fun

What makes Africa unique?

Thought to be the oldest continent and home to the

longest river and the largest desert.

What makes North America unique?

Third largest continent and located in the Northern

Hemisphere

What makes South America unique?

It has the widest river and the longest mountain

range, the Andes.

What makes Asia unique?

Asia is the largest continent by population including a

huge range of cultures, languages and religions.

What makes Europe unique?

It has 46 countries and is the most developed conti-

nent as it started earlier than the other continents.

What makes Antarctica unique?

It is the coldest, windiest, driest continent on the

planet, and does not have a native population.

What makes Oceania unique?

It is made up of thousands of islands including Aus-

tralia and is the driest inhabited continent, the flattest,

and has the oldest and least fertile soils.

Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser: Dips and Dippers — Year 2

to design and make a selection of healthy dips and dippers, prepare food safely

and evaluate my recipe.

Importance of food hygiene when preparing food

To remove any dirt or spreading of germs we must always ensure we wash our hands, all equipment and

ingredients before we start preparing any food.

What is a recipe?

A set of instructions for making something (as a food

dish) by combining various things.

Some popular dips—hummus, guacamole, tzatziki and

ketchup

What is a dip?

A delicious sauce meant for dipping other foods in.

What is a dipper?

A variety of food used to dip which can includes

breads or a variety of vegetables e.g. carrots, cauli-

flower, cucumber, celery and peppers

Some popular dippers

Design and Technology Knowledge Organiser: Dips and Dippers — Year 2

safe to protect from danger or risk so you are not likely to be

harmed

hygienic to maintain health and prevent the spread of germs by

being clean

cleanliness to keep things clean and prevent the spread of germs

bacteria small germs that can spread and cause illness

germs small cells that can spread and cause disease

taste the sensation of flavour which comes from the mouth

smell to detect the odour or scent of something using the nose

texture the feel and appearance of a surface or object

peel to remove the skin from a fruit or vegetable

grate to make food into small shreds by rubbing it on a grater

chop to cut something into smaller pieces with a knife

design a sketch, model, or plan of something made

ingredients foods or substances that are combined to make a particu-

lar recipe

equipment items in the kitchen that that are used to prepare

and cook foods

product good, idea, method or thing that can be made

evaluate to decide if you have done something the best way and

seeing what you could do differently

Different methods to prepare foods

Chopping, Grating, peeling, slicing

Cooking uses all the 5

senses

Computing Knowledge Organiser: We are Researchers – Year 2

How to Research Safely

Kiddle is a safe and secure way for

children to research. Information on

Kiddle is approved and child friendly.

digital describes electronic technology

research an investigation in order to establish facts

and reach new understandings

information facts provided or learned about something

or someone

PowerPoint a software package designed to create

presentations on the computer

presentation a speech or talk in which a piece of work is

shown and explained to an audience

e-safety is trying to be safe on the internet and

using the internet responsibly

Science Knowledge Organiser: Uses of Everyday Materials—Year 2

Every object around us is made from a variety of materials. The materials

for these objects were carefully chosen for their properties (the way they behave). The scissors

we use are made from metal and plastic. Would they work if they had been made from rock

and cardboard?

Object Image Material Properties

spoon metal hard, tough, strong, quite stiff, waterproof, smooth

spoon plastic hard, brittle, weak, flexible, waterproof, smooth

spoon wood soft, tough, strong, stiff, absorbent, smooth

spoon rock (ceramic) hard, tough, brittle, stiff, waterproof, smooth

spoon glass hard, weak, brittle, stiff, waterproof, smooth

spoon cardboard soft, weak, flexible, absorbent, smooth

Each of these spoons all do a similar job (function). They can be made from a wide variety of

materials depending on the job they have to do. Which spoon would be the best for your lunch

box? Which would you not give to a baby? Can you explain why?

Science Knowledge Organiser: Uses of Everyday Materials—Year 2

Every object around us is made from a variety of materials. The materials

for these objects were carefully chosen for their properties (the way they behave). The scissors

we use are made from metal and plastic. Would they work if they had been made from rock

and cardboard?

Object Image Material Properties

spoon metal hard, tough, strong, quite stiff, waterproof, smooth

spoon plastic hard, brittle, weak, flexible, waterproof, smooth

spoon wood soft, tough, strong, stiff, absorbent, smooth

spoon rock (ceramic) hard, tough, brittle, stiff, waterproof, smooth

spoon glass hard, weak, brittle, stiff, waterproof, smooth

spoon cardboard soft, weak, flexible, absorbent, smooth

Each of these spoons all do a similar job (function). They can be made from a wide variety of

materials depending on the job they have to do. Which spoon would be the best for your lunch

box? Which would you not give to a baby? Can you explain why?