wildlife and habitats

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Wildlife and HabitatsPrimary 4Learning Experiences - Pupils will be able to:

Literacy

*Write captions to go along with photographs taken on nature walk

around the school (2)

*Report writing about what they noticed on their nature walk (3)

*Write a riddle Who am I? to guess which minibeast they are de-

scribing (2)

*Write and animal alphabet (2)

*As part of their Personal Project write a book on their chosen ani-

mal (group) and present findings I a solo talk (3)

*Group investigation about certain vertebrate groups. The group

decides on questions to investigate and present findings to class (4)

*Write instructions on how to make your moving minibeast to be used

in an explanation booklet along with photo (3)

Social Subjects*Make and use a key to map the various habitats around

the school (2)

*Investigate different habitats around the world and

compare to local habitats (1)

Science*Visit local park to try pond-dipping/bird-watching

*Grow your own butterflies in class ( see resources)(1)

*Use hula hoops to sample various areas of the school

*Discuss in/vertebratescard-sort activity(1)

*Make and use keys to sort kinds of invertebrates eg.

wings/no wings/segmented bodies (1)

*Name and describe three invertebrate groups eg. Arach-

nid, molluscs, annelids (1)

*Food chainsinvestigate 2 different food chains eg.

worm-bird-fox (1)

Use pooters to collect minibeasts and examine in the class

*Follow instructions to make a wormery/compost

heap

Expressive Arts

*Observational drawing of minibeasts and plants and trees in

school area (2)

*Design and imaginary minibeast using oil pastels (1)

*Draw a Wildflower Meadow using pastels to create long grass

and cut out vibrant flowers to create 3D effect (1)

*Make a clay tile of a large leaf, then paint and varnish (1)

*Learn songs such as Ugly Bug Ball (3)

*In PE, use bodies to create movement of minibeasts

*Follow instructions on How to draw.. (see resources section)

(1)

*DramaWildlife Investigating role play area with wormery/

butterfly farm and books etc (4)

Assessment is for Learning

*Snowballing activity to complete groupinvestigation on invertebrate group

*Peer/self-evaluation on personal project/

solo talk/group work

*Weekly pupil checklist

*Card sort activity sorting vertebrates

and invertebrates

*Talk Partners when making and using keys

Homework*Personal project on a chosen animal or animal

group

*Write interview questions to ask Park Rangers*Collect leaflets from local wildlife

Attractions eg Blair Drummond Safari Park

*Draw habitats found around your home and the

wildlife that visits your garden

*Minibeast sorting activities (see relevant

website activities)

Technology/ICT*Use digital camera to photograph local habitats (5)

*Use KidPix, Paint, Appleworks to create an imaginary mini-

beast (4)

*Design and build a moving minibeast using K-nex and con-

necting straws (2,3)

*Photograph finished model to be used in an explanation

book(2,3)

Numeracy

*Information handlinghow many minibeasts were found where

etc.sort in/vertebrates (2)

*Venn/Carroll diagrams sorting insects (3)

*Follow recipe for bird cake ( weighing and measuring) (1)

Citizenship/Enterprise

*Discuss the loss of habitats eg. hedgerows and the

impact this has on species

*Discuss what we can do to look after our local area eg

litter can suffocate animals


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Primary 4A Curriculum for Excellence

Experiences and Outcomes

Literacy

1 Having explored the elements writers use in

different genres, I can use what I learn to

compose my own stories, poems and plays with

interesting structures, characters and/or

settings. ENG 128AH2 Using what I know about the features of

different types of texts, I can find, select,

sort and use information for a specific pur-

pose. LIT 114Q

3I am learning to make notes under given

headings and use these to understand infor-

mation, explore ideas and problems and create

new texts. LIT 115R4I can communicate clearly when engaging with

others within and beyond my place of learning, us-ing selected resources as required. LIT 110K

Social Subjects

1 By exploring a natural environment different from my own, I can

discover how the physical features influence the variety of living

things. SOC 113K

2 To develop my mental map and sense of place, I use my surround-

ing area as a learning environment and I can use and create maps of

this area. SOC 114L

Expressive Arts

1 I have enjoyed choosing and exploring a range of media and han-

dling them with growing confidence and skill, discovering their ef-

fects and suitability for specific tasks. EXA 105E

2 Through observing and recording from my experiences across the

curriculum, I can generate a range of visual information, sometimes,

for example, in the form of sketches, diagrams or maps. EXA 107G

3 I enjoy singing and playing music from a range of styles and cul-tures showing growing confidence and skill and can use performance

directions, symbols, words and/or notation to enhance performance.

EXA 114S

4 Working on my own or with others, I can show developing confi-

dence and skills in creating and presenting drama, exploring real and

imaginary situations, using for example mime, improvisation and

script. EXA 112N

5 I have enjoyed creating short dance sequences choosing from thebody actions of travel, turn, jump, gesture, pause and fall. EXA

109K

USING THE PLANNERS

The Experiences and Outcomes on this page re-

late to the range of activities on page 1. After

each activity is a number which links to the I

can statements and codes on this page.

In practice, on the first page, we have high-

lighted the activities chosen by the children in

blue and the ones we as teachers have chosen in

green. With so many activities listed it would be

impossible to get through them all in a term!

Feel free to pick and choose what suits your

class.

Technology/ICT1 During practical activities and design challenges, I can estimate

and measure using appropriate instruments and units. TCH 106C

2 Through discovery, natural curiosity and imagination, I can de-

velop and use problem solving strategies to meet design chal-

lenges or construct models TCH 107D

3 Having evaluated my work, I can adapt and improve, where ap-

propriate, through trial and error or by using feedback. TCH

108D

4I can create, capture and manipulate sounds, text and images to

communicate experiences, ideas and information in creative and

engaging ways TCH 111G

5 I use different technologies to interact and share experiences,

ideas and information with others, and am developing my knowl-

edge and use of safe and acceptable conduct. TCH 110F

Numeracy

1 I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what

amount it holds, using everyday things as a guide, then

measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and

units. MNU 112M

2 I have used a range of ways to collect information and

can sort it in a logical, organised and imaginative way us-

ing my own

and others criteria. MNU 125W

Citizenship/Enterprise

*I know the rights to which I am entitled in society and

the responsibilities which fall on me. I am learning to re-

spect the rights of others

Science

1 I have observed and recorded some features of living

things which allows me to place them in groups. Using this

information I can sort living and non living things into groups

giving reasons for my decisions. SCN 102B


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Successful Learners Confident Individuals

Responsible Citizens

Global Citizenship

Eco-Schools

with

!

enthusiasm and motivation for learning! determination to reach high standards of achievement

openness to new thinking and ideas

and able to

! use literacy, communication and numeracy skills

! use technology for learning

! think creatively and independently

! learn independently and as part of a group

! make reasoned evaluations

! link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations

with

! self-respect

! a sense of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing

! secure values and beliefs

ambition

and able to

! relate to others and manage themselves

! pursue a healthy and active lifestyle

! be self-aware

! develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world

! live as independently as they can

with

! respect for others

! commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and

cultural life

and able to

! develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotlandsplace in it

! understand different beliefs and cultures

! make informed choices and decisions

! evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues

! develop informed, ethical views of complex issues

Effective Contributors

with

! an enterprising attitude

! resilience

! self-reliance

and able to

! communicate in different ways and in different settings

! work in partnership and in teams

! take the initiative and lead

! apply critical thinking in new contexts

! create and develop solve problems

Children debate the importance of habitats and how they can be safeguarded.

Children devise a rota for picking up litter and discuss the importance of not dropping litter at assembly.


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Primary 4

Level B/

First Level

Successful Learners

*I can get on well from people from different

backgrounds

*I can think of interesting ideas to solve

problems

*I can find information in lots of places

Confident Individuals

*I can talk confidently about things I feel are

important.

*I can try hard to do my best in everything.

*I can use technology confidently.


*I can use maths to solve

problems.

*I can develop a sense ofpersonal responsibility.

*I can tell people about the

importance of habitats which

allow insects to

survive.


*I can help in group

challenges by taking on a role

eg time keeper, quality

Controller

*I can ask relevant questionsin discussions and use self/

peer assessment to evaluate

own/others work

*I can contribute to

life of school and community

through writing letters to

Councillors and par-ents.

Pupil Comment Teacher Comment


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Our suggested way into this topic is to show the children a kit for growing a class butterfly farm. We found ours at http://www.wildaboutnature.co.uk/ShowDetails.asp?id=197. Inform the children that in order to grow the butterflies we have to find out more about

them and other minibeasts. Complete a class KUW grid to set out the questions to be investigated, referred and added to throughout the topic.

Suggested Storyline

Websites

http://www.austmus.gov.au/biodiverstiy/backyard/pack1.pdf *Teacher Background Information*http://www.ers.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/primary/animalsandtheirhabitat.htm

http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/FileAccess.aspx?id=106*Great information and activity booklet for teachers and

pupils*

http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/5_9/index.shtml?wwww *Online invertebrate information for pupils*

http://www.teachingand learningresources.co.uk/resourcespowerpoint.shtml *Powerpoint on classification of animals*

http://www.nebo.edu/misc/learning_resources/ppt/6-12/habitats.ppt

http://www.ks1resources.co.uk/page11.html

http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/bones/games/Game1_FINAL.html *For discussion of in/vertebrates*

http:/www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/feeding-garden-birds/18 *Instructions for making a bird cake*http://animals.nationalgeographic.co.uk/animals/invertebrates.html?nav=TOPNAV?source=G1825

http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/key/animal1.htm *Online invertebrate info for pupils*

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/index.shtml *Invertebrate printouts*

http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/grassland/ *Interactive info site on minibeasts*

http://www.longman.co.uk/tt_pri/sci_home/yr4s/mini.pdf *2 minibeast homework activities*

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/Members/s.livingstone/scieince/nqt2/minihunt.html *A Belfast primary schools minibeast hunt*


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Teachers Weekly Planner

Maths Outcomes Literacy Outcomes Social Subjects

OutcomesOther Areas

Notes:

Weekly Evaluation Next Steps

Class/Group______________

Teacher_________________


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Pupil Checklist Name:_______________

In this topic we will be learning to ...

I can... I can...

I can... I can...

Challenges CompletedX or

Teacher

Signature

I enjoyed I think I was good at

I will improve Signature

Date

Pupil Checklist Name:_______________

In this topic we will be learning to ...

I can... I can...

I can... I can...

Challenges CompletedX or

Teacher

Signature

I enjoyed I think I was good at

I will improve Signature

Date


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*I can develop a sense of responsibility.

*I can use maths to solve problems.*I can tell people about the importance of

looking after various habitats which allow wild-

life to develop.


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*I can work cooperatively with others.

*I can confidently contribute fully to society.

*I can share work with others.

*I can contribute to life of school/community

through writing letters to Councillors and par-

ents.


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Successful Learners

*I can get on well with people from any different

backgrounds.

*I can think of interesting ideas to solveproblems.

*I can find information in lots of places.


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Confident Individuals

*I can talk confidently about things I feel are

important.

*I can try hard to do my best in everything.

*I can use technology confidently.


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