cool australia biodiversity 3&4 presentation
DESCRIPTION
This resource supports teachers to engage children is the topic of biodiversity - by asking the question 'what makes something living?' It covers living and non-living things, habitat, adaptations and finish with a fun quiz. Use this presentation to introduce the topic or to conclude and confirm learning outcomes.TRANSCRIPT
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BiodiversityYears 3 & 4
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What is biodiversity?
‘Bio’ refers to biology. Which means the study of living things.
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What is biodiversity?
‘Diversity’ means variety of things.
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‘Bio’ + ‘Diversity’ means…
Biodiversity: The variety of living things on Earth.
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Living things…
How do you know if something is alive?
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Is this alive?
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Is this alive?
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Is this alive?
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Is this alive?
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Is this alive?
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Is this alive?
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Something is alive if it…
• Moves
Corn = not alive• Breaths• Senses• Grows• Reproduces• Gets energy Pig = alive
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Living things need homes
• All living things need homes to survive• We call their homes ‘habitats’
What is the habitat of thisKoala?
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This is a river habitat…
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This is a river rainforest habitat…
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Living things have special features
Living things have special features that help them to survive in their habitat.
For example:• A polar bear has fur to keep it warm in the
Artic• A kangaroo has big feet to help it jump
quickly• A cat has a long tail to help it balance
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What features does this animal have?
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What features does this animal have?
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Quick Quiz Questions:
1. What does biology mean?2. What does diversity mean?3. What does ‘biodiversity’ mean?4. Which of these things are living? Koala, gum
leaf, bacteria, table, water bottle.5. What is a habitat?6. Why do animals need special features?
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