Know your ecosystem

Australian curriculum content descriptions:

Year 5 Science:

• Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them to survive in their environment (ACSSU043)

Year 5 English:

• Use comprehension strategies to analyse information, integrating and linking ideas from a variety of print and digital sources (ACELY1703)

Year 6 Science:

• The growth and survival of living things are affected by the physical conditions of their environment (ACSSU094)

Year 6 English:

• Create literary texts that adapt or combine aspects of texts students have experienced in innovative ways (ACELT1618)

Syllabus Outcomes: ST3-10LW, ST3-11LW, EN3-3A, EN3-7C.

Indoor or outdoor activity: Indoor

Time required: 45 mins +

Level of teacher scaffolding: Lead class discussion and assist with research.

• Student Worksheet
• Writing materials
• Internet access

This is an original Cool.org lesson. Facts and figures in these lessons may have changed since this lesson was published. We always endeavour to update our resources in a timely manner, but if you see an error or issue in our resources please get in touch with us.