UKS2 Topic: Earth Matters Block F: Climate Zones and Biomes Create a Biome in a Bag and a DIY ‘Eden Project’ with its own mini guide or poster, based on their research using maps, globes, atlases, digital mapping, websites and a visit to a manmade biome. This block teaches the children about the key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts. Block F: Climate Zones and Biomes [6 sessions] Main outcome: Geography Other outcomes: DT, English and Science By the end of this block you will have achieved the following outcomes: Session 1: Geography and English Biomes of the World The children are introduced to the main land biomes of the world; chn research a biome and role-play life as an indigenous person living in the biome they have researched. Describe and understand key aspects of climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts. Use maps, atlases and globes to locate countries and describe features studied. Develop ideas, drawing on reading and research. Develop wider skills in spoken language. Pupils’ confidence, enjoyment and mastery of language should be extended though public speaking, performance and debate. Use organisational devices to structure text. Be able to identify the audience for and purpose of the writing, selecting the appropriate form and using similar writing as models for their own. Gain a deeper understanding of a biome as an ecological community. Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways. Select from and use materials, including construction materials and textiles, according to their functional properties and aesthetic qualities. Children will Define the term ‘biome’ and identify biomes of the world. Understand features of biomes, including vegetation, wildlife and climate. Identify indigenous peoples of the biomes. Using research, role-play as an indigenous person living in the researched biome. Session 2: Geography and Science Biomes: Light, Water and Nutrients The children make a biome in a bag and observe it over a number of days thereby learning about photosynthesis, the water cycle and the relationships between climate, nutrients and vegetation within ecosystems. Children will Discuss how organisms in a habitat depend on each other, and rely on light, water and nutrients. Understand the role of the water cycle in a biome. Understand the role of the water cycle in a biome and understand condensation, evaporation and precipitation. Know about photosynthesis. Session 3: Geography and Science Visit to a Biome Chn visit a biome (either a local natural or artificial) and make annotated sketches of their observations. Children will Understand how organisms adapt to cope with life in their biome by visiting a biome. Understand adaptations of living things by studying closely and sketching. Consider the adaptations of living things in the biome and how their adaptations have enabled them to survive. The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’) have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links. UKS2 Topic: Earth Matters Block F: Climate Zones and Biomes Session 4: Geography and English Save the Planet The children are taught more about the balance within and interdependent nature of ecosystems. They research environmental problems and solutions, and create posters and give presentations on their research. Children will Comprehend the delicate interdependent nature of ecosystems. Know about global environmental problems and solutions. Use research to inform their writing. Create posters and give presentations. Present persuasive arguments. Session 5: Geography and DT Build a Model Eden Project Using arts and crafts materials, the children construct a model Eden Project: a representation of a biome of their choice. Children will Understand the contents of a biome and how the living things in the biome are placed together. Gain an understanding of the human presence in the biome, including what the settlements look like and where they are located within the biome. Construct a model Eden Project selecting suitable materials for the content. Children will Understand that the threats faced by the various biomes of the world are serious and urgent. Select appropriate language and style and write a tourist guide/poster for the biome made in the previous session. Session 6: Geography and English Come and Visit! Having made their biome models, the children make a guide or poster to accompany their model, providing tourist information with an emphasis on conservation issues. The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’) have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links. UKS2 Topic: Earth Matters Block F: Climate Zones and Biomes Resources needed Session 1 Provided: Images of biomes, world biomes map; Biome investigator sheet. You will need: Internet access and/or library resources for research. Session 2 Provided: Biome in a bag instruction sheet. You will need: 2-litre plastic bottles; Large freezer bags; Small pebbles; Potting soil; Seeds; Water; A window sill; Water cycle diagram; A camera. Session 3 Provided: You will need: Session 4 Provided: You will need: Materials for poster making – large sheets of paper, colouring pencils, pens, crayons. Session 5 Provided: Eden Project fact sheet; Model Eden Project instruction sheet. You will need: Glue; Card; Paint; Tissue paper; Straws; Modelling foliage/painted sponge; Clear plastic; Domed cup lids/large plastic bottles; A camera. Session 6 Provided: You will need: Materials for poster/guide making – large sheets of paper, colour pencils, pens, crayons. The links to the websites and the contents of the web pages associated with such links specified on this list (hereafter collectively referred to as the ‘Links’) have been checked by Hamilton Trust (being the operating name of the registered charity, William Rowan Hamilton Trust) and to the best of Hamilton Trust’s knowledge, are correct and accurate at the time of publication. Notwithstanding the foregoing or any other terms and conditions on the Hamilton Trust website, you acknowledge that Hamilton Trust has no control over such Links and indeed, the owners of such Links may have removed such Links, changed such Links and/or contents associated with such Links. Therefore, it is your sole responsibility to verify any of the Links which you wish you use. Hamilton Trust excludes all responsibility and liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of any Links.