S2.2.8 For the adult
Changes to habitats
What happens to animals when people cut down a forest?
What this chapter teaches
Cutting forests and dirty water take away homes and food. When one link in a food chain is lost, the others suffer. Rubbish does not go away: a river moves it, and plastic does not rot. People can protect a habitat near them.
Three questions to ask
There is no one right wording. Listen for the idea.
- If a forest is cut down, who loses their home and food?
- What happens to rubbish that is dropped in a river?
- What could you do to look after a habitat near you?
After the chapter, the learner can
- Describe how cutting forests or dirty water harms living things
- Suggest ways people can protect a habitat near them
What they copy into their notebook
Cutting forests and dirty water take away homes and food. Plastic does not rot. When one living thing is lost, the others suffer. We can protect habitats. Keep rubbish out, plant trees, leave a wild patch.