Unit 6A: Interdependence and adaptation Section 9: Animals and plants in a different habitat
Objectives
Children should learn:
that different animals and plants are found in different habitats
how animals and plants in a second habitat are suited to their environment
Activities
Outcomes
Children:
Extend children's understanding of habitats to a contrasting habitat which may not be in the locality eg seashore, river, woodland and using secondary sources eg video, CD-ROM, reference books or a visit illustrate the range of animals and plants living there. Ask children to use secondary sources eg reference books, CD-ROMs, photographs to find out about a specific animal and a specific plant eg a wading bird, seaweed or a woodland plant (bluebell) and how it is suited to the habitat in which it lives. Ask children to make an information card about the organism and make a class display to illustrate the animals or plants in this habitat. Talk with children about differences between the habitats and the animals and plants found in each.
name some animals and plants found in the habitat
identify features of animals and plants which make them suited to their habitat eg long legs for wading birds, bladders to make seaweed float
Points to note
A visit to a non-local habitat would enhance this part of the work.
SAFETY - All off-site visits must be carried out in accordance with LEA/school guidelines.
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SAFETY - All off-site visits must be carried out in accordance with LEA/school guidelines.