CARD 2

Age Group Upper Primary (4-6)

Content Australian Curriculum sub strand Year 5 Biological sciences ACSSU043: Living
things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their
environment
Pedagogy Blooms Taxonomy
Remember/understand: watching the video will remind and ensure correct
understanding of the basic knowledge. (Activity 1)
Apply/analyse: complete the handout (Activity 2)
Evaluate: Evaluate lions and their adaptations (Activity 3)
Create: Using their gained knowledge, create a supreme creature (Activity 4)
Link http://kb-edcu12040.weebly.com/
Weebly text Activity 1-Watch this video. https://schoolsequella.det.nsw.edu.au/file/f7a0a168-
7331-4176-ba73-d6f4f7c5e370/1/adap_survival.zip/index.html
Activity 2- Complete this handout.
http://www.gscdn.org/library/cms/89/25789.pdf?_ga=2.23584498.973270873.14
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Activity 3- In small groups, list which adaptions Loins have that make them the
kings of the savanna. You should also note how these compare and are an
advantage over other animals that live in the savanna.
Activity 4- Apply what you already understand about animals features to create
your own animal best suited for a particular local area such as the reef. Justify your
choices, then their creatures will compete against other students for natural
selection and then analysis your creatures strengths and weaknesses.
How this Students can click on the links and follow instructions to work independently.
work can be However they may need some guidance when they compare their creatures to see
used which is better suited for the environment.
independent
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students