1. Adaptations to life

2. Adaptations to life in the classroom
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3. Name an adaptation for these organisms
STARTER
Name an adaptation for these organisms

4. Learning objectives
KQ: How can hair/fur help animals to survive in very cold climates?
Know that
all living things have adaptations which help them to survive. These are not just physical but can be behavioural
There are dis/advantages to lots of body fat
animals adapted to cold environments are often large, with a small SA:V ratio and thick insulating layers of fur and fat.
animals adapted to hot, dry environments often have a large SA:V, thin fur, little body fat and behaviour patterns that avoid the heat during the day.
by changing their coat colour some organisms are always camouflaged

5. the smaller its surface
I know that all living things have adaptations which help them to survive
Adaptations
All organisms need food,water and nutrients to grow.
Environments, such as rainforests and coral reefs, are very different.
To grow well and produce offspring, an organism needs special features to survive in its habitat
We call these characteristics adaptations.
The larger the animal
the smaller its surface
area is when compared
to its volume.
Surface Area:Volume is the ratio of how big an animal is compared to how much space they take up!
Why is this important?

6. Task 1: Adaptations
Divide the animals and plants into ‘hot’ and ‘cold’ environments.
Identify some common adaptations that each group have. ?

7. How can you identify the SA:V?
If a penguin
Stood in a box
The size of the box would be 5cm length, width, depth
What would be the surface area of such a box?
What would be the volume of the same box?
What is the SA:V ratio for this penguin?
(5x5) x6 = 150
5x5x5 = 125
150:125 simplify 6:5

8. about animals in cold environments?
What did you find out
about animals in cold environments?
Often large,
Small SA:V ratio
Thick insulating layers of fur
Small SA on ears
Thick layer of
blubber also used
as a source of
food

9. How can you identify the SA:V?
If a fox
Stood in a box
The size of the box would be 1cm length, width, depth
What would be the surface area of such a box?
What would be the volume of the same box?
What is the SA:V ratio for this penguin?
(1x1) x6 = 6
1x1x1 = 1
6:1

10. about animals in hot environments?
What did you find out
about animals in hot environments?
Have a large SA:V which helps them lose heat through their skin
Large and thin ears to help with larger SA
Little fur which is fine and silky so its easier to lose heat
Little body fat so its easier to lose body heat
behaviour patterns that avoid the heat during the day and are more active in cooler times of the day
Obtain the water they need from their food

11. What is the purpose of camouflage?
By changing their coat colour some organisms are always camouflaged.

12. You have 3 mins planning time 2 mins gathering time 5 mins making time
Make your own animal
You have
3 mins planning time
2 mins gathering time
5 mins making time
Then you and your partner will have an animal that you will need to explain an adaptation it has and to which environment (cold or hot)

13. You and your partner have 30secs to explain where your
PLENARY
You and your partner have
30secs
to explain where your
animal lives and what
its adaptation is

14. Learning objectives
KQ: How can hair/fur help animals to survive in very cold climates?
Know that
all living things have adaptations which help them to survive
There are advantages and disadvantages to lots of body fat
animals adapted to cold environments are often large, with a small SA:V ratio and thick insulating layers of fur and fat.
animals adapted to hot, dry environments often have a large SA:V, thin fur, little body fat and behaviour patterns that avoid the heat during the day.
by changing their coat colour some organisms are always camouflaged

15. Animal adaptations in the Desert
EXTENSION SLIDES
Lizards are adapted to the desert…..
Their special features are …

16. Adaptations to the Ocean
Killer whales are adapted to the ocean…..
Their special features are …

17. Adaptations to the Ocean
Fish are adapted to the ocean…..
Their special features are …

18. Adaptations in a woodland
Which types of animals live I the woodland?
What features would they need to survive?

19. Task 4: Plant adaptations in the Desert
Plants like cacti have adaptations such as very deep or wide root systems to collect as much water as possible.
Plants that live in dry areas also need adaptations to reduce the amount of water they lose
They lose water through tiny holes (stomata) in their leaves when they make food by photosynthesis.
Draw a diagram and illustrate with words how plants are adapted to different environments

20. Summary task Past exam question – what have you learnt????
plants lose water by evaporation through leaves.
plants in dry areas have reduced surface area on their leaves and/or water storage tissues.
KQ: How do plants store water to adapt to hot conditions?

21. Learning objectives
State materials organisms need from their surroundings to survive
Describe adaptations of some organisms to their environment
Explain how plants can survive in areas of limited water