[KS1] An Introduction to Sand Dunes: Lesson with notes

This PowerPoint lesson presentation with accompanying instruction in the notes section of each page, is intended to introduce students to the sand dunes and some of the wildlife that is adapted to live in them, in the UK. This lesson is guided by Sebastian the Sand Lizard.

Allow 15-20 minutes to work through the 12 slides with your pupils, designed to encourage interaction throughout.

**Curriculum links:

Science, Year 1 (Science)
• Identify, name and compare common animals
• Identify and name a variety of common plants

Year 2 (Science)
• Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and de-scribe how different habitats provide for their basic needs
• Identify a variety of plants and animals in their habitats
• Name an animal from sand dunes
• Give one example of something that people do in sand dunes

Aims

Instigate thinking and discussion about sand dunes, sand dune plants and wildlife and how it is adapted to live in this habitat.

Give pupils a broad overview of the characteristics and history of the sand dunes and how they are used

Learning outcomes

At the end of this introduction all pupils should be able to:
• Use three words to describe sand dunes.
• Name a plant which lives in sand dunes.
• Name an animal which lives in sand dunes.
• Give one example of something that people do in sand dunes