Embedded Files
Learning Intention Lesson 8:
Learning Intention Lesson 8:
We are learning about the importance of a tree in providing many different habitats for different species.
We are learning about the importance of a tree in providing many different habitats for different species.
Success Criteria:
Success Criteria:
We can record the different habitats within a tree and how they are used by different species.
We can record the different habitats within a tree and how they are used by different species.
Activity 1
Activity 1
Watch the video about the Hollows as Homes project. Have you seen hollows in trees near you?
Watch the video about the Hollows as Homes project. Have you seen hollows in trees near you?
hollow hunt survey.pdfActivity 2
Activity 2
Print off and record the details of a tree hollow you have spotted so you have all the details you need to register the hollow on the Hollows as Homes website. You will need a camera, tape measure, compass (or app on your phone), and record where the tree is located.
Print off and record the details of a tree hollow you have spotted so you have all the details you need to register the hollow on the Hollows as Homes website. You will need a camera, tape measure, compass (or app on your phone), and record where the tree is located.
Activity 3
Activity 3
Click on the image above to be taken to the Hollows as Homes website. There you are able to register a hollow you have recorded the information on. Be sure to sign-up and sign in to the site to record a hollow.
Click on the image above to be taken to the Hollows as Homes website. There you are able to register a hollow you have recorded the information on. Be sure to sign-up and sign in to the site to record a hollow.
Nigh time animals sountrack and video.movActivity 4
Activity 4
Close your eyes and listen to the sounds in the 'night time soundscape' video above. Try to work out what animals are making the noises in this video.
Close your eyes and listen to the sounds in the 'night time soundscape' video above. Try to work out what animals are making the noises in this video.
Activity 5
Activity 5
Create an image using scratch art or black paper with white chalk or pencils to represent a 'Habitat Tree' at night. Draw all the animals you could hear in the 'night time soundscape' video.
Create an image using scratch art or black paper with white chalk or pencils to represent a 'Habitat Tree' at night. Draw all the animals you could hear in the 'night time soundscape' video.
Copy of Animal evidence.pdfActivity 6
Activity 6
Use the animal evidence chart again to look for evidence of other animals using the trees as habitats. Add these animals or their evidence to the 'Habitat Tree' image.
Use the animal evidence chart again to look for evidence of other animals using the trees as habitats. Add these animals or their evidence to the 'Habitat Tree' image.
Page updated
Report abuse