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Beyond Bushfires - Animal Adaptations And Fire
Lesson2 of 9 in this unit
PrimaryYear 5 - 6ScienceEnvironmentalClimate ChangeDisaster resilienceEconomicDesign ThinkingRisk Management
Lesson Summary
Students explore animal adaptations and how these can help animals live with fire. They begin by exploring their understanding of the relationship between bushfires and the Australian landscape. They then review their understanding of the term adaptation, before exploring the structural adaptations of some Australian animals. They then look at the adaptations Australian animals have in response to bushfires, before exploring the ways we can help animals who have been affected by bushfires.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand that animals can have structural and behavioural adaptations
- understand that some animals have adaptations that help them live with fire
- understand that people can help animals affected by fires, no matter where they live
Success criteria
Students can:
- conduct research in order to answer set questions
- communicate research findings
- propose actions to help animals
- create a poster or other communication piece
- participate in class and group discussions
- work independently and collaboratively
Lesson Guides and Printables
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