[KS2] Introducing Sand Dunes - ecology, biodiversity and conservation

This PowerPoint lesson plan with accompanying instruction in the notes section of each page, introduces the wildlife, history and characteristics of sand dune systems. It uses case studies in North Devon.

Time: Allow 30 mins.

Curriculum links from this lesson include:

KS2 Science
Students are required to identify and name a variety of living things in the local and wider environment, and recognise that environments can change. This presentation also looks at interactions and interdependencies, and investigating the local environment to raise and answer questions that help students to identify and study plants and animals in their habitat.

KS2 History
While looking at sand dunes, this presentation explores changes in Britain and local history.

KS2 Geography
Students are required to name and locate geographical regions and their identifying features describe and understand key aspects of physical geography, and use maps.

Aims

Give students an overview of the wildlife, geography and history of sand dunes, using case studies in North Devon
Familiarise pupils with the sand dunes and where the sand dunes are.
Prompt thinking and discussion about sand dunes and sand dune wildlife.
Give pupils a broad overview of the characteristics and history of the sand dunes in North Devon, including ways in which the dunes are used by people.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this introduction all pupils should be able to:
Describe the sand dunes in North Devon.
Talk about some historical findings in the sand dunes and their role in local history.
Describe a sand dune habitat, some wildlife found in it, and why it lives there.
Give an example of something people do in the sand dunes.