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The first kingdom explored
by the film is the forests of central Africa. We are taken to a MYSTERIOUS
FOREST to discover that even in the spookiest and most overwhelming places,
we can find familiarity and friends. |
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stars of the mysterious forest realm are the enchanting gorillas. For
them the forest is a comfortable forest home.The lush greenery provides
plenty of food,so they don’t have to work hard to find meals and
have plenty of time to relax and socialise.
They are like us in many ways – eyes,
faces, hands. They live in family groups and are gentle and caring for
each other. The youngsters use the forest as a giant climbing frame in
which to play. The whole family is protected by a silverback male who
keeps everyone under control. |
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What this unit will give you
Knowledge to guide your students to complete this
project
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In this project, students
will capture the movement, behaviour and characteristics of
nature
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They will write up their
discoveries which will include photos, video and audio narration
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What this project will give your students
Learning Objectives |
Explore the requirements of plants for
life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients from soil,
and room to grow) and how they vary from plant to plant.
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Project Aim/Question |
Survival
of the fittest: What impact do plants have on each other
and their environment, when in close proximity? |
Key
Language |
Explore the requirements
of plants for life and growth (air, light, water, nutrients
from soil, and room to grow) and how they vary from plant
to plant. |
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Stage 1 - Competition in the Mysterious
Forest |
The centre of Africa is covered
with a vast tropical rainforest.The forest grows so lush and intense because
of constant strong tropical sun, warmth and almost daily downpours of rain.
Everything is battling for space/food/light. i.e. competition is intense. |
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What
you can do
After watching the Mysterious Forest segment of
Enchanted Kingdom, discuss with the class the challenges faced
by different plants in the ecosystem (lack of light, etc.).
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Explain that you will be investigating
this competition
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Ask students to discuss how they
would test the impact that plants have on each other (groups
can record the conversation using OneNote)
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Introduce key language to facilitate
the discussions
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Stage 2 - Creating Your Own Competitive Environment |
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Stage 3 - Capturing Your School's Own Enchanted
World |
In groups students can capture
their enchanted discoveries from STAGE 1 and 2. |
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Students can use Office Mix to create an interactive
presentation.
The presentation should depict the beauty and wonder
that surrounds their local natural environment. |
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Once published, presentations can be uploaded
to a shared area, such as OneDrive, to be evaluated and reviewed
by student peers.
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Enhancement Activities |
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What
you can do
Have the pupils take photos of all the
diverse plant species found in your school yard, park and local
woods. AutoCollage can be used to create a picture collage of the
photos.
Hold a competition inviting parents and community
members to name all the plants in your collage. |
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What
you can do - Science Activity
It is a great opportunity to cover
the process of Photosynthesis. Students can use Corinth Micro Plant
to explore enormously magnified images, fully 3D interactive models
of tree, leaf, leaf sections and plant cells. |
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Reflection
Do your students need greater support?
Consider shared planning with a teacher or member
of support staff. Ensure that students have ample rehearsal time
to build their confidence. Students who struggle significantly with
confidence could present using a pre-prepared Office Mix.
To challenge more able students, take a step back
and allow groups to take ideas and run with them. They should also
be encouraged to present in an unscripted way, challenging them
to gain and monitor the attention of their audience,interacting
with and questioning them.
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