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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.		Add this to your personal activity list
	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.		Add this to your personal activity list
	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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