Lesson Planning

Teaching

• Observe and consider what type of conditions a woodlouse might prefer.
• Set up different colonies in the classroom based on what they know about their habitats.
• Observe the woodlice over a period of time and record the results (Yr1).
• Observe the woodlice over a period of time and explore results using different materials (Yr2).

Activities

1. Consider what conditions a woodlice might prefer and recreate those conditions in the classroom.
2. Observe the woodlice over a period of time and record the results (Yr1).
3. Observe the woodlice over a period of time and explore results using different materials (Yr2).

Investigation - exploring, observing over time
Observe and consider what type of condition a woodlouse might prefer. Set up different colonies in the classroom based on what they know about their habitats.
Year 1 - Observe the woodlice over time and record the results.
Year 2 - Extend to include recording of results in different ways.

Vocabulary
Observations, prediction, habitat