English National Curriculum Science - Previous Lessons Science
Mission Objectives
Understand desert, underground and ocean habitats
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Words and meanings to learn
earthworm
A common type of worm that moves through the earth.
desert
Area, often covered with sand or rocks, where there is very little water and not many plants.
lizard
A small reptile that has a long body, four short legs, a long tail and thick skin.
cactus
A type of desert plant usually with sharp spines and thick stems for storing water.
pond
An area of water smaller than a lake which is often man-made.
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Model Habitats
Underground: Card, scissors, pens
Desert: sand, stones, small plants, leaves Underwater: glass container, gravel, water, seaweed, other water-based plants.
Soil Audit Challenge
Spade
Square foot grid
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