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In this unit pupils:
- study a habitat in detail and learn how:
- organisms can be identified and sizes of populations compared
- feeding relationships can be modelled quantitatively
- living things within a community influence each other and are affected by the environment
In scientific enquiry pupils:
- model consequences of environmental changes within a habitat
- learn how to sample in biological investigations
- collect, present and interpret data and use this to make predictions
- undertake fieldwork to collect information about organisms within a habitat
The activities in this unit are intended to be combined into a full day of fieldwork. This could focus on habitats studied in unit 7C 'Environment and feeding relationships', but it would be preferable to use a contrasting habitat. Many urban environments provide ample opportunities for the work in this unit. Alternative classroom-based activities are suggested within the unit.
This unit is expected to take approximately 9 hours.
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