Teaching and Activities
Children will:
- Gain geographical knowledge of the Galapagos Islands.
- Search the internet effectively.
- Create a fact-file on the Galapagos Islands.
Enter the world of famous naturalist Darwin and his discoveries. Research the Galapagos Islands and create a fact-file. Meet Darwin, learn about adaptations, create Naturalist’s Notebooks similar to those of Darwin. Collect plant samples, make sketches and notes like a real naturalist. Make a documentary to introduce others to the world of Darwin.
Geography
Computing
Children will:
Geography
Science
English
Children will:
David Attenborough on marine iguanas − YouTube clip
Information about animals that live on the Galapagos Islands from galapagosconservation.org.uk
Geography
History
English
Science
Children will:
The great plant hunt from greatplanthunt.org
Charles Darwin's visit to the Galapagos Island from sciencechannel.com
Geography
Art
History
Children will:
There are no weblinks needed for this session.
History
Design and Technology
English
Children will:
David Attenborough's introduction to the Galapagos − YouTube clip
David Attenborough on giant tortoises − YouTube clip
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