The Bedford Estates, London
Session Outline
This session takes place in the lemur walkthrough enclosure where children will learn about the Madagascar habitat and the lemurs adaptations. The children will also learn about the main threats lemurs currently face and will be able to understand how extinction can occur if they are not protected.
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