Science
Animals of the World
Conceptual
7–9 yrs
Predator Hunting Strategies
捕食者的狩猎策略
Description
Understand that predators have evolved hunting strategies — wolves hunt in packs, chameleons use their long tongues, spiders build webs, crocodiles ambush at water's edge — and prey animals have evolved defences — porcupine spines, skunk spray, poison dart frog toxins, zebra stripes confusing predators, playing dead
Mastery Evidence
- Describes at least 3 predator hunting strategies with examples
- Describes at least 3 prey defence mechanisms with examples
- Understands the concept of an 'arms race' between predators and prey
Assessment Prompt
If your child watches a nature programme showing a lion hunting, can they describe at least two different ways predators catch food and two ways prey animals defend themselves?
