Topic outline

  • Overview

    • This learning module contains a range of activities extending the 'Adaptations to Habitat' education session at Auckland Zoo. Activities focus on examples of habitats and adaptations and how adaptations are matched to their habitats.

      Audience: Aimed at Primary aged students (years 0-6)

      Pre-requisites: Access these activities after 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

  • Adaptations to habitat activities