Coastal habitats and ecosystems
I can identify some threats to coastal habitats around the world and explain why these places matter to wildlife.
Coastal habitats and ecosystems
I can identify some threats to coastal habitats around the world and explain why these places matter to wildlife.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Coastal habitats and their unique ecosystems are under threat from human activity and climate change.
- Coastline settlements and industries impact on natural habitats affecting wildlife populations.
- River estuaries can be hot spots of pollution emptying into the oceans.
- Eco-tourism is a way of trying to redress environmental damage by focusing on outcomes beneficial for wildlife.
Keywords
Ecosystem - An ecosystem is a natural environment and the plants and animals live and interact within that environment
Habitat - Habitat is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism
Pollution - Pollution is anything that makes the environment dirty or unhealthy
Organism - An organism is a living thing
Common misconception
Nature reserves or world heritage sites only apply to places on land.
Many coasts and underwater ecosystems are classed as Marine Protected Areas and are protected in the same way as nature reserves.
To help you plan your year 6 geography lesson on: Coastal habitats and ecosystems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 geography lesson on: Coastal habitats and ecosystems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Exit quiz
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anything that makes the environment dirty or unhealthy
the natural home or environment of an animal, plant or other organism.
a living thing.