Living Things and Their Habitats

Year 7 Science Understanding life and environments Exploring MRS GREN and adaptations

WALT - We Are Learning To

Recognise and describe characteristics of living things Understand how living things adapt to environments Identify different habitats and their inhabitants Use MRS GREN to classify living organisms

MRS GREN - The 7 Life Processes

Living vs Non-Living Things

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Habitat Detective Challenge

Work in groups of 5 with assigned roles Match animals and plants to their correct habitats Explain WHY they belong there using adaptations Think about MRS GREN - how do they survive?

Amazing Adaptations

Arctic animals have thick fur and fat layers for warmth Desert plants store water and have waxy surfaces Deep sea creatures have special lights and pressure resistance Rainforest animals have bright colors for communication

Quick Check: Can You Classify This?

Look at the organism on screen Does it show MRS GREN? What habitat would it live in? What adaptations can you spot?

Success Check & Reflection

I can explain what makes something living using MRS GREN I can describe how animals and plants adapt to habitats I can give examples of different environments and their inhabitants What adaptation surprised you most today?