fauna
What is the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate animal?
Vertebrates have a backbone
Invertebrates don’t have a backbone
What is the difference between a deciduous and an evergreen tree
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn or winter. Evergreen trees keep their leaves all year.
nature
the living things, the ecosystem and the processes that for them, and the places that we find all of these
How are owls adapted for hunting at night?
They have large eyes that can see well in the dark.
Their feathers are soft for silent flight.
They have strong claws and a sharp beak to catch prey.
How are cactus plants adapted to survive in arid outdoor environments?
They store water in their thick stems.
They have spines instead of leaves to stop water loss.
Their roots quickly soak up rainwater.
intrinsic motivation
motivations to engage in an activity that we get from within ourselves
What could happen to a local ecosystem if a top predator, like a fox or hawk, is removed?
Prey animals might increase too much.
This could lead to less food or plants for other animals.
The whole food web could become unbalanced.
What role do native plants play in supporting local ecosystems and biodiversity?
Native plants give food and shelter to local animals and insects.
They help keep the environment healthy and balanced.
They work well with other local species.
extrinsic motivation
motivations to engage in an activity because we want to earn a reward or avoid punishment
Why do some animals hibernate or migrate, and how is this linked to seasonal changes in their environment?
In cold seasons, food can be hard to find.
Some animals hibernate to save energy
Others migrate to find food and stay alive.
How do seasonal changes affect photosynthesis and growth in temperate outdoor plants?
In spring and summer, plants grow more because there's more sunlight.
In autumn and winter, they slow down or stop growing because it's colder and darker.
custodianship
the state of being a custodian, or the act of being responsible for the protection, care, or mainenance of something
How are human activities (such as urban development or farming) impacting local fauna populations, and what strategies could reduce negative effects
Building and farming can destroy animal homes and food sources.
This can cause animals to move away or die out.
We can help by protecting habitats planting native plants and creating wildlife corridors
How might climate change alter the distribution and survival of certain outdoor plant species in your region over the next 50 years?
Some plants might not survive hotter or drier weather.
Some might move to cooler places.
New plants might take over, and others could disappear.
perceptions
how we think about a place, person, or issue. this will effect interactions and impacts