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“It was very interesting how the creatures camouflaged themselves.”

 Year 6 Pupil

        Educational Animal Encounter: Habitats -Why do I look like that?                         

        Audience: KS1/KS2

        Brief Description:

Children will observe the characteristics of two contrasting habitat types, rainforest and dessert. Children will ask and answer ‘How animals are suited to their habitat?’ discuss the importance of protecting our habitats and discover how animals are adapted to survive through hand on observations.

        Links to National Curriculum/QCA Schemes of Work:

QCA Unit 6A
To know that different animals and plants are found in different habitats.
To know how animals and plants are suited to their habitats.
NC: Sc2:5a To know about ways in which living things and the environment need protection.
NC: Sc2: 5b To know about the different plants and animals found in different habitats.
NC: Sc2:5c To know how animals and plants in two different habitats are suited to their environment.

 Each workshop, presentation and encounter is accompanied by a brief lesson plan indicating lesson outcomes and suggestions for follow up work.

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