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Endangered Species and Their Habitats

Discover the pressures facing local rare wildlife by becoming a Wildlife Crime Scene Investigator in your local park! 

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Summary

Become a Wildlife Crime Scene Investigator and learn more about the rare wildlife of Milton Keynes and some of the modern threats they are facing in their habitats. 

Animals and their habitats are facing unbelievable pressures in today’s world, but it’s not too late to help. This session will introduce the concepts of endangered species, threats and conservation, whilst also showing you real-life examples of habitat types in our local parks. We will learn all about some of the endangered species that call MK home, what we are doing to protect them, and how each of us are responsible for our own actions.

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National Curriculum Links

  • Identify and name a variety of common plants and animals in their habitats, including micro-habitats.
  • Describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
  • Explore the means by which animals can become rare in their environments, specifically due to human influence.
  • Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
More information about this session
Session Plan

Endangered Species Session Plan

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Contact Us

If you would like further details, please contact our friendly Outdoor Learning team to discuss your requirements.

Phone: 01908233600
Email: outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com

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