Finding+food

7C Ecology matters

Recall the meanings of the words predator, prey, herbivore and carnivore. Describe some adaptations of predators. Describe some adaptations of prey. Describe how animals are adapted to their sources of food.
 * Objectives (what you will learn this lesson)**


 * Starter**
 * Review homework from last lesson

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 * Activities**
 * 1) Discuss [|Predators and prey]
 * 2) Look at the different bird beaks and try to decide what each one does
 * 1) Summarise your knowledge by completing [|Finding food]
 * 2) Investigate woodlice behaviour using [|choice chambers] (meal worms can be used instead)
 * 3) Extension: Find out about [|Scavengers and parasites] then answer the questions

Review completed classwork / key term quiz
 * Summary**

Download [|Finding food] complete the gapfill, print-off and stick into your exercise book. You can write the gapfill in your book if you have problems printing.
 * Homework**