Lesson Planning

Teaching

Activities

  1. Research creatures and plants that demonstrate extreme evolution, identifying key adaptations (Yr5&6)
  2. Identify the influence of inheritance and environmental factors on humans living in extreme environments (Yr5&6)
  3. Define the term extinction and note whether it is a useful term (Yr5&6)


Investigation
Extraordinary Evolution Antics. Delve deeper into the wonders of evolution and explore how humans and other living things have adapted to extreme environments. Explore the notion of extinction and its scientific implications. (Exploring, Pattern seeking, Analysing secondary sources)
Years 5&6 - Research creatures and plants that demonstrate extreme evolution, identifying key adaptations
Years 5&6 - Identify the influence of inheritance and environmental factors on humans living in extreme environments


Vocabulary
Adaptation, environmental factor, evolution, extinction, survival of the fittest