As a teacher, you have the opportunity to teach your students about the importance of protecting and preserving wildlife and their habitats. With this teacher resource, you can guide young learners in exploring practical ways to help wildlife during times of extreme heat. Climate change and changing water supplies pose a significant threat to wildlife, and this lesson plan offers a chance for students to see the parallels between the needs of wildlife and their own.
In this activity, students will learn about the dependence of living things on their environment for survival. They will understand that water is essential for all life, including humans and wildlife, and that during times of extreme heat, access to clean drinking water can be limited. Students will also be encouraged to take action to improve outcomes for wildlife and their habitats.
This engaging and interactive lesson plan provides opportunities for students to develop a deeper understanding of the relationships between living things and their environment, and the importance of conservation efforts. By participating in this activity, students will become more aware of their impact on the environment and how they can make a positive difference in the lives of wildlife. Use this teacher resource to inspire your students to take action and make a difference in the world.
For students to:
- appreciate that living things are dependent on the environment for their survival
- appreciate that water is essential for the survival of living things including humans
- be involved in taking actions to improve outcomes for wildlife.
Link
https://juniorlandcare.org.au/learning_activity/water-for-wildlife/
Keywords
water, wildlife, landcare, animals, survival
Developed by: Junior Landcare