A scheme of work for Year 6 Geography on biomes and vegetation, analysing rainforest vertical stratification.
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A biome is a large region of the world with a distinct climate and set of plants and animals, such as a rainforest or desert.
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What’s Included
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• Global Distribution Map: A world map activity to locate and categorise the five major global biomes.
• Rainforest Layer Diagram: A diagram of the four rainforest layers for pupils to label.
• Knowledge Retrieval Paper: A mid-unit assessment covering biome distribution and climate factors.
• Technical Adaptation Drawing: An annotated drawing activity on desert plant adaptations.
• Seasonality Timeline: A visual task exploring vegetation changes in the African Savanna.

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How to Use It
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1. Use the rainforest layer diagram during the lesson to explain how vegetation is arranged from floor to canopy.
2. Set the knowledge retrieval paper before writing, as a mid-unit check for gaps in climate understanding.
3. Start with the Curvature of the Earth model, showing how latitude affects where biomes are found around the world.

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Curriculum Coverage
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• KS2 National Curriculum — Geography (Year 6): Master physical geography and map skills through the analysis of climate graphs and global coordinates.
• National Curriculum Attainment Targets: Build knowledge of ecological regions and environmental change.

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Last updated: 1 July 2026
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File Includes
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PDF file included.