Lantra Career Toolkit, Teacher Guide Conservation Literacy

Activity

Conservation Close Reading

Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Outcomes and Experiences

Literacy and English:

LIT 2-16a: To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can identify and consider the purpose and main ideas of a text and use supporting detail.

LIT 2-17a: I can respond to literal, inferential and evaluative questions and other close reading tasks and can create different kinds of questions of my own.

LIT 3-16a: I can make inferences from key statements, identify and discuss similarities and differences between different types of text.

Social Studies:

SOC 2-08a: I can discuss the environmental impact of human activity and suggest ways in which we can live in a more environmentally-responsible way

Duration

Materials

20 min

Copy of A Window Into Outdoors pages 20 - 21 Conservation Quiz Worksheet Pens/pencils

Activity Instructions

1.Introduction:

Ask the pupils to carefully read the infographics on pages 20 - 21

Remind them that infographics combine pictures and text to give us information quickly.

Emphasise the importance of reading each section carefully to locate the correct information.

2. Distribute Materials: Provide each pupil or pair with a copy of the infographic and the questions.

3. Activity: Close Reading.

Instruct pupils to read each question and then look at the infographic to find the exact answer. Emphasise that the answers are in the text – they don't need to guess or use outside knowledge.

4. Discussion:

Go through the questions as a class, having pupils share their answers.

Ask pupils to identify where in the text they found the answer.

Briefly discuss how finding specific information helps us understand the topic

The Conservation Quiz

Read pages 20 - 21 of A Window to Outdoors and use the information you learn to answer the questions below. Name: Date:

Read the text; what does "nature conservation" mean?

he text mentions different types of landscapes and habitats. Name three of them.

What is biodiversity?

According to the text, why is it good for you to spend time helping with conservation, besides helping nature? Provide 2 examples

Name three environmental organisations in Scotland that are mentioned in the text?

Name two amazing animals found in Scotland that are mentioned in the text.

The Conservation Quiz

Read the text: what does "nature conservation" mean?

It is how we describe the protection and management of landscapes which provides homes for animals, insects, plants and flowers.

The text mentions different types of landscapes and habitats. Name three of them.

The countryside, coast, sea, towns and cities.

What is biodiversity?

it means the huge range and variety of plants and animals that are in Scotland and indeed in any field, forest or city.

According to the text, why is it good for you to spend time helping with conservation, besides helping nature? Provide 3 examples.

It can be good for your mental and physical health, it’s a great way to meet new people and become part of a wider community with people who share your interests.

Name three environmental organisation in Scotland that are mentioned in the text?

Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland. Woodland Trust, John Muir Trust, Trees for Life, RSPB, NatureScot, National Trust for Scotland, National Park Authorities , Scottish Wildlife Trust. Pine martens, wild cats, red squirrels, capercaillie.

Name two amazing animals found in Scotland that are mentioned in the text.