KS1 WORKSHOPS
Amazing Africa
A workshop about the amazing wildlife in the African Savannah
Learning outcomes:
- Know the seasonal changes in the African Savannah.
- Understand how animals are suited to a habitat.
- Identify some common African animals including predators and prey.
Links to curriculum:
Science:
- Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
- How these animals suit their habitat.
Geography:
- Seasons in the UK compared to Africa.
- Location of hot and cold areas of the world in relation to the Equator.
Predators and prey
A workshop about food and feeding.
Learning outcomes:
- Learning how different animals have different diets.
- How they are suited to these different diets.
- How to create and understand a food chain.
Links to curriculum:
Science:
- Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
- Describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals.
- Use the idea of a simple food chain.
- Identify and name different sources of food.
Animal care
How to care for animals both at home and in the Zoo.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the basic needs of animals.
- To be able to explain why some animals do not make good pets.
- How we provide care for animals at home and at the park.
Links to curriculum:
Science:
- Find out about the basic needs of animals.
- Identify common animals.
Variety of life
Fur, Feathers, Scales and Skin. How we group animals on their physical features.
Learning outcomes:
- To understand why we group animals on their physical features.
- To be able to group animals with or without a backbone.
- Be able to explain the body coverings of the different types of animals.
Links to curriculum:
Science:
- Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals.
- Including: Invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Habitats
How our woodland habitats in the UK compared to tropical rainforests abroad.
Learning outcomes:
- Understand the term habitat and micro habitat.
- Know how the seasons and conditions are different depending on globe position.
- Identify and sort native and rainforest animals.
Links to curriculum:
Science:
- Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited.
- Describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of animals.
- Identify and name a variety of animals in their habitats, including microhabitats.
Geography:
- Understand geographical similarities and differences of the UK and a contrasting non-European country.
- Identify seasonal weather patterns and the location of hot and cold places of the world.
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We also are able to cater for a range of KS3 and KS4 topics, as well as SEND groups.
Please send an email to: [email protected] to discuss the best option for your group.
