Social Subjects

Expressive Arts *Observational drawing of minibeasts and plants and trees in school area (2) *Design and imaginary minibeast using oil pastels (1) *Draw a Wildflower Meadow using pastels to create long grass and cut out vibrant flowers to create 3D effect (1) Science *Make a clay tile of a large leaf, then paint and varnish (1) *Visit local park to try pond-dipping/bird-watching *Grow your own butterflies in class ( see resources)(1) *Learn songs such as Ugly Bug Ball (3) *Use hula hoops to sample various areas of the school *In PE, use bodies to create movement of minibeasts *Discuss in/vertebratescard-sort activity(1) *Follow instructions on How to draw.. (see resources section) *Make and use keys to sort kinds of invertebrates eg. (1) wings/no wings/segmented bodies (1) *DramaWildlife Investigating role play area with wormery/ *Name and describe three invertebrate groups eg. Arachbutterfly farm and books etc (4) nid, molluscs, annelids (1)
*Make and use a key to map the various habitats around the school (2) *Investigate different habitats around the world and compare to local habitats (1) *Food chainsinvestigate 2 different food chains eg. worm-bird-fox (1) Use pooters to collect minibeasts and examine in the class

Literacy *Write captions to go along with photographs taken on nature walk around the school (2) *Report writing about what they noticed on their nature walk (3) *Write a riddle Who am I? to guess which minibeast they are describing (2) *Write and animal alphabet (2) *As part of their Personal Project write a book on their chosen animal (group) and present findings I a solo talk (3) *Group investigation about certain vertebrate groups. The group decides on questions to investigate and present findings to class (4) *Write instructions on how to make your moving minibeast to be used in an explanation booklet along with photo (3)

*Follow instructions to make a wormery/compost heap

Wildlife and Habitats Primary 4

Learning Experiences - Pupils will be able to:

Citizenship/Enterprise *Discuss the loss of habitats eg. hedgerows and the impact this has on species *Discuss what we can do to look after our local area eg litter can suffocate animals

Assessment is for Learning

*Snowballing activity to complete group investigation on invertebrate group *Peer/self-evaluation on personal project/ solo talk/group work *Weekly pupil checklist *Card sort activity sorting vertebrates and invertebrates *Talk Partners when making and using keys

Numeracy *Information handlinghow many minibeasts were found where etc.sort in/vertebrates (2) *Venn/Carroll diagrams sorting insects (3) *Follow recipe for bird cake ( weighing and measuring) (1)

Technology/ICT
*Use digital camera to photograph local habitats (5)

*Use KidPix, Paint, Appleworks to create an imaginary minibeast (4) *Design and build a moving minibeast using K-nex and connecting straws (2,3) *Photograph finished model to be used in an explanation book(2,3)

*Personal project on a chosen animal or animal group *Write interview questions to ask Park Rangers *Collect leaflets from local wildlife Attractions eg Blair Drummond Safari Park *Draw habitats found around your home and the wildlife that visits your garden

Homework

*Minibeast sorting activities (see relevant website activities)

Expressive Arts
1 I have enjoyed choosing and exploring a range of media and handling them with growing confidence and skill, discovering their effects and suitability for specific tasks. EXA 105E 2 Through observing and recording from my experiences across the curriculum, I can generate a range of visual information, sometimes, for example, in the form of sketches, diagrams or maps. EXA 107G 3 I enjoy singing and playing music from a range of styles and cultures showing growing confidence and skill and can use performance directions, symbols, words and/or notation to enhance performance. EXA 114S 4 Working on my own or with others, I can show developing confidence and skills in creating and presenting drama, exploring real and imaginary situations, using for example mime, improvisation and script. EXA 112N 5 I have enjoyed creating short dance sequences choosing from the body actions of travel, turn, jump, gesture, pause and fall. EXA 109K

Science 1 I have observed and recorded some features of living things which allows me to place them in groups. Using this information I can sort living and non living things into groups giving reasons for my decisions. SCN 102B

Literacy

Social Subjects 1 By exploring a natural environment different from my own, I can discover how the physical features influence the variety of living things. SOC 113K 2 To develop my mental map and sense of place, I use my surrounding area as a learning environment and I can use and create maps of this area. SOC 114L

1 Having explored the elements writers use in different genres, I can use what I learn to compose my own stories, poems and plays with interesting structures, characters and/or settings. ENG 128AH 2 Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort and use information for a specific purpose. LIT 114Q 3I am learning to make notes under given headings and use these to understand information, explore ideas and problems and create new texts. LIT 115R
4I can communicate clearly when engaging with others within and beyond my place of learning, using selected resources as required. LIT 110K

Numeracy 1 I can estimate how long or heavy an object is, or what amount it holds, using everyday things as a guide, then measure or weigh it using appropriate instruments and units. MNU 112M 2 I have used a range of ways to collect information and can sort it in a logical, organised and imaginative way using my own and others criteria. MNU 125W

Wildlife and Habitats Primary 4

A Curriculum for Excellence Experiences and Outcomes Technology/ICT
1 During practical activities and design challenges, I can estimate and measure using appropriate instruments and units. TCH 106C 2 Through discovery, natural curiosity and imagination, I can develop and use problem solving strategies to meet design challenges or construct models TCH 107D 3 Having evaluated my work, I can adapt and improve, where appropriate, through trial and error or by using feedback. TCH 108D 4I can create, capture and manipulate sounds, text and images to communicate experiences, ideas and information in creative and engaging ways TCH 111G 5 I use different technologies to interact and share experiences, ideas and information with others, and am developing my knowledge and use of safe and acceptable conduct. TCH 110F

USING THE PLANNERS The Experiences and Outcomes on this page relate to the range of activities on page 1. After each activity is a number which links to the I can statements and codes on this page. In practice, on the first page, we have highlighted the activities chosen by the children in blue and the ones we as teachers have chosen in green. With so many activities listed it would be impossible to get through them all in a term! Feel free to pick and choose what suits your class.

Citizenship/Enterprise *I know the rights to which I am entitled in society and the responsibilities which fall on me. I am learning to respect the rights of others

Wildlife and Habitats Successful Learners

with ! enthusiasm and motivation for learning ! determination to reach high standards of achievement openness to new thinking and ideas and able to ! use literacy, communication and numeracy skills ! use technology for learning ! think creatively and independently ! learn independently and as part of a group ! make reasoned evaluations ! link and apply different kinds of learning in new situations

Confident Individuals
with ! self-respect ! a sense of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing ! secure values and beliefs ambition and able to ! relate to others and manage themselves ! pursue a healthy and active lifestyle ! be self-aware ! develop and communicate their own beliefs and view of the world ! live as independently as they can

Responsible Citizens
with ! respect for others ! commitment to participate responsibly in political, economic, social and cultural life and able to ! develop knowledge and understanding of the world and Scotlands place in it ! understand different beliefs and cultures ! make informed choices and decisions ! evaluate environmental, scientific and technological issues ! develop informed, ethical views of complex issues with

Effective Contributors

! ! !

an enterprising attitude resilience

self-reliance and able to ! communicate in different ways and in different settings ! work in partnership and in teams ! take the initiative and lead ! apply critical thinking in new contexts ! create and develop solve problems
Children debate the importance of habitats and how they can be safeguarded.
Children devise a rota for picking up litter and discuss the importance of not dropping litter at assembly.

Global Citizenship Eco-Schools

Successful Learners *I can get on well from people from different backgrounds Responsible Citizens *I can think of interesting ideas to solve problems *I can find information in lots of places Effective Contributors *I can help in group challenges by taking on a role eg time keeper, quality Controller *I can ask relevant questions in discussions and use self/ peer assessment to evaluate own/others work *I can contribute to life of school and community through writing letters to Councillors and parents.

*I can use maths to solve problems.

*I can develop a sense of personal responsibility. *I can tell people about the importance of habitats which allow insects to survive.

Wildlife and Habitats Primary 4 Level B/ First Level

Confident Individuals *I can talk confidently about things I feel are important.
Pupil Comment

*I can try hard to do my best in everything. *I can use technology confidently.

Teacher Comment

Suggested Storyline
Our suggested way into this topic is to show the children a kit for growing a class butterfly farm. We found ours at http:// www.wildaboutnature.co.uk/ShowDetails.asp?id=197. Inform the children that in order to grow the butterflies we have to find out more about them and other minibeasts. Complete a class KUW grid to set out the questions to be investigated, referred and added to throughout the topic.

Websites http://www.austmus.gov.au/biodiverstiy/backyard/pack1.pdf *Teacher Background Information* http://www.ers.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/primary/animalsandtheirhabitat.htm http://www.glasgowsciencecentre.org/FileAccess.aspx?id=106 *Great information and activity booklet for teachers and pupils* http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/5_9/index.shtml?wwww *Online invertebrate information for pupils* http://www.teachingand learningresources.co.uk/resourcespowerpoint.shtml *Powerpoint on classification of animals* http://www.nebo.edu/misc/learning_resources/ppt/6-12/habitats.ppt http://www.ks1resources.co.uk/page11.html http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/bones/games/Game1_FINAL.html *For discussion of in/vertebrates* http:/www.ypte.org.uk/environmental/feeding-garden-birds/18 *Instructions for making a bird cake* http://animals.nationalgeographic.co.uk/animals/invertebrates.html?nav=TOPNAV?source=G1825 http://www.hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk/key/animal1.htm *Online invertebrate info for pupils* http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/invertebrates/index.shtml *Invertebrate printouts* http://www.naturegrid.org.uk/grassland/ *Interactive info site on minibeasts* http://www.longman.co.uk/tt_pri/sci_home/yr4s/mini.pdf *2 minibeast homework activities* http://web.ukonline.co.uk/Members/s.livingstone/scieince/nqt2/minihunt.html *A Belfast primary schools minibeast hunt*

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Responsible Citizens

*I can develop a sense of responsibility. *I can use maths to solve problems. *I can tell people about the importance of looking after various habitats which allow wildlife to develop.

Effective Contributors *I can work cooperatively with others. *I can confidently contribute fully to society. *I can share work with others. *I can contribute to life of school/community through writing letters to Councillors and parents.

Successful Learners *I can get on well with people from any different backgrounds. *I can think of interesting ideas to solve problems. *I can find information in lots of places.

Confident Individuals

*I can talk confidently about things I feel are important. *I can try hard to do my best in everything. *I can use technology confidently.