Generating information about hedgehogs for a non-chronological report
I can gain knowledge about hedgehogs to use in a non-chronological report.
Generating information about hedgehogs for a non-chronological report
I can gain knowledge about hedgehogs to use in a non-chronological report.
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Key learning points
- Hedgehogs have thousands of spikes on their backs which are called spines.
- Hedgehogs protect themselves by curling up into a ball with their spines facing out.
- The name for an animal that tries to eat another animal is predator.
- The name for an animal that other animals try to eat is prey.
- Habitat is the name for the place that an animal lives.
Common misconception
Pupils may think that hedghogs can eat milk and bread, due to children's stories depicting this.
Explicitly teach the pupils that hedgehogs cannot eat milk or bread and instead eat insects and fruits. Watch videos online to support.
Keywords
Spines - A layer of spikes on a hedgehog's back.
Predator - A predator is an animal that hunts, catches, kills, and consumes other animals for food.
Prey - Prey refers to animals that are hunted and consumed by predators.
Nocturnal - Nocturnal means being active or happening at night rather than during the day.
Adaptations - Special body parts or behaviours that help a living thing survive in an environment.
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