Learning objective
- To investigate local habitats and record findings.
Success criteria
- I can make
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National curriculum
Geography
Geographical skills and fieldwork
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Cross-curricular links
Science
Pupils should be
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should use Activity: Tally chart (support). Could work in an adult-supported group to identify the plants and animals they find.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should repeat the sampling in three different areas such as near a path or on a dry or wet area of vegetation. Should note findings on the OS map and add labels.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: observing physical features found
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Vocabulary definitions
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habitat
The natural home of a plant or animal.
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vegetation
All the plants that grow in a certain area.
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In this unit
Assessment - Geography Y2: Why is our world wonderful?
Lesson 1: What are some of the UK’s amazing features and landmarks?
Lesson 2: Where are some of the world’s most amazing places?
Lesson 3: Where are our oceans?
Lesson 4: What is amazing about our local area?
Lesson 5: Why are natural habitats special?
Lesson 6: How can we look after natural habitats?