The Bedford Estates, London
Session Outline
Here you can spot a mob of meerkats, a prickle of porcupines, and a family of yellow mongoose.
This outdoor session includes looking at each species and discussing their habitat and adaptations with the use of animal artefacts such as porcupine quills that the children can touch.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Understand the term ‘habitat’
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Understand the basic requirements needed within a habitat to help animals survive
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Understand how different animals have different adaptations
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Understand the importance of camouflage
Curriculum Links
Science (KS1)
- Animals, including humans
- Living things and their habitat
Science (KS2)
- Living things and their habitat
- Evolution and inheritance
Geography (KS2)
- Locational knowledge
- Human and physical geography