Download I can statements – biodiversity, photosynthesis and

I can statements – biodiversity, photosynthesis and climate change
Biodiversity
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I can name some local habitats, show where they are on a map and name some animals
and plants found in them.
I can choose sampling methods to use for a variety of types of organism in each habitat,
including quadrats, pitfall traps, sweep nets and Tullgren funnels.
I can use keys to identify some local animals and plants.
I can explain how some animals and plants are adapted to life in their habitats by
describing important features or identifying them in diagrams
I can use bar charts to describe biodiversity and discuss possible reasons for differences
between habitats
I can help produce a display about a local habitat and its biodiversity.
I can describe some threats to local biodiversity and suggest ways of protecting it.
Photosynthesis
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I can help design and carry out an investigation into photosynthesis and present our
findings.
I can show that during photosynthesis leaves use up carbon dioxide, produce oxygen
and store starch.
I can show that photosynthesis requires light and chlorophyll.
I can use a word equation to summarise the process of photosynthesis.
I can explain the importance of photosynthesis in food chains.
I can explain the importance of photosynthesis for the human food supply.
Climate change
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I can describe the composition of the atmosphere and explain the importance of
greenhouse gases for life on earth.
I can identify the processes that add and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
and describe how human activity has increased the release of carbon dioxide into the
atmosphere.
I can describe how we can use evidence such as tree rings and historical records of
flowering times to find out about temperatures in the past.
I can describe some possible effects of climate change.
I can describe some possible ways of reducing future climate change and for coping with
any changes that may happen.