Living Things and Their Habitats · Life Science

The Work of Naturalists

Exploring the impact of famous scientists like David Attenborough and Jane Goodall on our understanding of nature.

Key Questions

  1. 1How has technology changed the way we observe animals in the wild?
  2. 2What can we learn by observing an animal in its natural habitat versus a laboratory?
  3. 3How does sharing scientific discoveries help protect endangered species?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Science - Living Things and Their HabitatsKS2: Science - Working Scientifically
Year: Year 5
Subject: Science
Unit: Living Things and Their Habitats
Period: Life Science

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