Activity 1
Dead Or Alive

Practical Resources:

• Dead Or Alive Activity Sheet
• Pencil
Variety of objects alive, dead or never been alive. For example:

• Ball
• Potted plant
• Cutlery
• Paper
• Toothbrush
• Rock
• Shells

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
• Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
• Sc2/2.1a explore and compare the differences between things that are living, dead, and things that have never been alive

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Activity 2
Observing Habitats In The U.K.

Practical Resources:

• Pond Observation Sheet
• Woodland Observation Sheet
• Beach Observation Sheet
• Pencil
• Clipboard
• Magnifying glass

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
• Sc2/1.5 using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions
• Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
• Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats
• Ge1/1.3b use basic geographical vocabulary to refer to: i. key physical features ii. key human features

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Activity 3
Exploring Microhabitats

Practical Resources:

• Minibeast Activity Sheet
• Clipboard
• Pencil
• Magnifying glass

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
• Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats

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Activity 4
Build A Bug House

Practical Resources:

• Plastic bottle / plant pot
• Scissors
• Magnifying glass
Variety of nature items for example:

• Fur / pine cones
• Sticks
• Leaves

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
• Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats

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Activity 5
Butterfly Life Cycles

Practical Resources:

• Animal Life Cycles Video
• Butterfly Life Cycles Activity Sheet (optional)
• Paper plate / card
• Paint / crayons
• Scissors
• Glue
• White pom poms
• Pipe cleaners
• Tissue paper

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/2.3a notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults

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Activity 6
Food Chains In The U.K.

Practical Resources:

• Food Chains In The UK Video
• Food Chains In The UK Cards
Optional:

• Scissors
• Crayons

Relation to Curriculum in England:

• Sc2/1.4 identifying and classifying
• Sc2/2.1b identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
• Sc2/2.1c identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats, including microhabitats
• Sc2/2.1d describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food

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Useful Websites

The Big Butterfly Count
This is a national science survey where people across the country count and record the butterflies they see. You can download a free butterfly identification sheet and take part in the yearly survey, or use the printable on your nature walks.

30 Days Wild, by the Wildlife Trust
Here you can sign up for ’30 days wild’ which provides activities in nature throughout June. From walking barefoot in the grass or smelling a flower, these simple activities encourage children to notice and observe their environmental surroundings.