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Conservation

Lesson Plan

1. Starter - What is conservation? - Duration 5-10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Students identify the link between images of endangered species.
  • Class discuss what is meant by conservation.
  • Introduce learning objectives.
  • Learn what is meant by conservation.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 1. Starter - What is conservation?Teacher Notes: 1. Starter - What is conservation?

2. Revision - Duration 5-10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Discuss how human behaviour impacts on habitats and the importance of conservation.
  • Consider the importance of conservation.
  • Understand how habitats are created and maintained.
  • Slides

Teacher Notes: 2. RevisionTeacher Notes: 2. Revision

3. Mystery exercise - Duration 20-30 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Students work in groups to complete a Mystery Exercise:
  • Marsh fritillary butterflies are a threatened and declining species throughout the UK but there has been a population explosion on Salisbury Plains. How has this happened?
  • Each group should produce a poster, PowerPoint presentation or written report.
  • Learn about rare species and habitats.
  • Consider the impact of human activities on the creation and maintenance of these habitats and species.
  • Student Worksheets 1a-1d
  • Video: Military training on Salisbury Plain

Teacher Notes: 3. Mystery exerciseTeacher Notes: 3. Mystery exercise

4. Conservation debate - Duration 10-15 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

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  • Each group should present their conclusions.
  • Class to discuss and debate whether the MOD has a role in protecting these species?
  • Should they be doing any more or less to conserve the land?
  • Debate and discuss the MOD's conservation role versus the importance of defence training.
  • Slides
  • News Article - Armtrac Vehicle

Teacher Notes: 4. Conservation debateTeacher Notes: 4. Conservation debate

5. Plenary - Homework - Duration 5-10 mins

 

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Learning Objectives

Resources
  • Brainstorm local and global conservation programmes.
  • Prepare homework to produce a poster that raises awareness of an endangered species or habitat.
  • Final discussion about the importance of conservation.
  • Revise learning.
  • Discuss the importance of conservation.
  • Slides
  • MOD Green Pack

Teacher Notes: 5. Plenary - HomeworkTeacher Notes: 5. Plenary - Homework

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