Framing Question
How do all living things (including humans) depend on their habitat to meet their needs?
Learning Goal
If students explore the interrelationship between all living things (including humans) in the Forest Valley community, then they will be able to make informed decisions that minimize the negative impact of habitat loss.
Curriculum Connections
http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/elementary/scientec18currb.pdf (pg. 84-86)
- Analyse the effects of human activities on habitats and communities.
- Investigate the interdependence of plants and animals within specific habitats and communities
- Demonstrate an understanding of habitats and communities and the relationships among the plants and animals that live in them.
Possible Sequence of the Day
The framing question and learning goals focus the learning of the day. The day starts with an engagement activity to assess understanding, engage the students, and introduce the framing question. The morning is spent doing investigations, exploring, and conducting hands-on inquiry regarding the natural habitats and plants and animals present at Forest Valley and ways in which humans impact those natural habitats. The afternoon application activity is focused on consolidating and then conducting a hands-on student learning experience (e.g. playing the Habitats Game or conducting an Earth Stewardship Project (ESP) to reduce human impact on local habitats).
Pre and Post Activities