Mini Beasts
 KS1 &2 Science based farm visits.Working in partnership with Alvis Brothers and Farmlink the Industrial Trust, the National leader in the provision of out of classroom curriculum linked activities, can arrange and subject to conditions potentially fund your next STEM based visit. |
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| Science Key Stage 1: Sc1. 1; 2a,b,c,e,f,g,h. Sc2. 1a; 2a,b,e,f,g; 5 a,b. Science Key Stage 2: Sc1. 1a; 2a,b,e,i,j. Sc2 1a,c; 4a,b,c; 5a,b,d,e. |
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| Objectives: To define term ‘mini beasts’. To understand that mini beasts are very diverse & that they need a habitat in which to live. Humans can affect these habitats detrimentally & so need to be aware of this & try to protect habitats whenever possible. Mini beasts play an important role in the food chain. | |
| Methodology: This is a look & see lesson. A wide range of habitats are visited in which a diversity of mini beasts may be found. Some order is assigned to them by the introduction of food chains/webs. The need for conservation is discussed plus general care & awareness of our part in the environment. | |
| Key Words: Mini beast, habitat, environment, camouflage, conservation, food chain, habitat destruction, diversity. | |
| Skills & Concepts: Explore, observe & ask questions; work together to collect evidence to answer questions. Notice similarities & differences between mini beasts. | |
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Supported by The Ernest Cook Trust