Lesson by C Edwards
Learning Intentions:
- To think about the impact of humans on the environment
- To write an information text.
Step 1: Activity overview for parent, carers and pupils
In this activity there is a video (approximately five minutes).The main activity can be completed offline.
Step 2: Introduction to the activity and additional information
Start by watching the video on habitats on the link below:
Think about the following questions:
- What are some of the ways we can improve the environment for animals?
- What are some of the things humans do to damage the environment?
On your next walk, if it’s safe to do so, think about ways to improve habitats, such as litter picking, leaving wild flowers to grow and sticking to footpaths.
Step 3: Tasks to carry out for this activity
Activity 1: Information writing
- Think about the following questions:
- What are some of the ways we can improve the environment for animals?
- What are some of the things humans do to damage the environment?
- Write about how you think people can protect habitats across the World.
- Remember your audience, capital letters and full stops.
Once you have completed the task you can email anything you create (photos, documents, screenshots etc.) directly to your teacher or directly upload it to any of the available places in Step 5.
Step 4: Look over the success criteria for this activity:
Success criteria #1: I can discuss the ways humans impact the environment.
Success criteria #2: I can discuss how humans damage the environment.
Success criteria #3: I can write an information text.