Biodiversity and ecosystems

Children will learn what biodiversity means and what makes up an ecosystem. They will also learn that these places are under threat and carry out a speaking and listening task with their parents and carers about what they can do to help.

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Children will learn what biodiversity means and what makes up an ecosystem. They will also learn that these places are under threat and carry out a speaking and listening task with their parents and carers about what they can do to help.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. By the end of this lesson, pupils will: • understand what an ecosystem is • identify high/low levels of Biodiversity from a source • plan strategies on Biodiversity strategies in our world • demonstrate their knowledge of the importance by writing a letter.
  2. They will show their understanding by writing a poem to Greta on Biodiversity.

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3 Questions

Q1.
What is climate change?
Temperature
Correct answer: Weather over a period of 30 years
Weather today
Q2.
What does CO2 stand for?
Correct answer: Carbon Dioxide
Compact disc
Cute dog
Q3.
What is the name of the gases that contribute to climate change?
Bluehouse
Correct answer: Greenhouse
Redhouse

3 Questions

Q1.
What does biodiversity mean?
A book
A tiger
Correct answer: Lots of different living things
Q2.
Name one type of ecosystem
A fish tank
A zoo
Correct answer: Rainforest
Q3.
What can we do to help ecosystems?
Heat our homes
Litter
Correct answer: Plant a tree

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UnitRSHE (PSHE) / Yes! It's our world, our wonderful world!

RSHE (PSHE)