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England: National Curriculum: Science: Key Stage 2: Sc2 Life processes and living things

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Using scientific evidence to explain why animals live where they do.

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Learning objectives/outcomes:
QCA Scheme of Work: Unit 4B Habitats: learning objectives:
All objectives in this unit, save those relating to food chains, selections of evidence, and environmental protection.
Unit 6A Interdependence and adaptation: learning objectives:
- that different animals and plants are found in different habitats
- how animals and plants in a second habitat are suited to their environment.
NC - KS2:
Sc1: Investigative skills;
Sc2: Living things, living things in their environment
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A simple simulation of a sunflower growing, allowing the user to adjust parameters including light, water and heat.

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Learning objectives/outcomes:
QCA scheme of work - Science Unit 3B: Helping plants grow well.
NC KS2: Sc2 Life processes and living things: Green plants: 3a: the effect of light, air, water and temperature on plant growth.
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