Science·Ecosystems & Habitats·conceptual
Changing Environments
Recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers and challenges to living things
Suggested ages 8–9
Learning journey
Your child is exploring how living things interact with each other and their environments — understanding food chains, animal groupings, and how scientists classify and identify different species in nature.
Evidence of understanding
- Give at least two examples of environmental changes (natural and human-caused)
- Describe how a specific change affects the organisms in that environment
- Explain why some organisms may not survive if their environment changes too quickly
Assessment prompt
Can Changing Environments give examples of how changes like pollution, building, or drought can make it harder for animals and plants to survive?
Standards alignment
3-LS4-4US · ngss-k5
3-LS4-4
Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) K-5
Y4.Sci.LTH.3GB · uk-nc-2013
Environmental changes and dangers
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2