Topic outline

  • Overview

    • This learning module focuses on the key terms 'habitat' and 'adaptation', provides examples of adaptations, and matching them to habitats. The activities prepare students for the 'Adaptations to Habitat' education session at Auckland Zoo. 

      Aimed at Primary aged students (years 0-6)

      Access these activities before the 'Adaptations to Habitat' education session at Auckland Zoo.

      Science – Living World

      • Evolution L1-2: Recognise that there are lots of different living things in the world and that they can be grouped in different ways. 
      • Evolution L3: Begin to group plants, animals and other living things into science based classifications. 
      • Life Processes L1-2: Recognise that all living things have certain requirements so they can stay alive. 
      • Life Processes L3: Recognise that there are life processes common to all living things and that these occur in different ways. 

      Science - Nature of Science

      • Understanding about Science, Investigating in Science, Communicating in Science.

      For more information on the onsite education session linked to this online module: Adaptations | Education Session | Auckland Zoo

  • Activities