5.1.1 explain the meaning of ecosystem
5.1.2 describe the characteristics of different habitats.
Meaning of habitat. Types of Habitats
- discuss the characteristics of different types of habitats
- select an ecosystem to be studied as a project
- select an ecosystem to be studied as a project
NOTE: Records of types of plants and animals found in the area to be kept.
5.1.3 explain/ discuss the relationship between plants, animals and the chosen habitat.
Adaptations of organisms to the environment
Protective mechanisms of living organisms.
- collect and examine animals and plants found on land, in water and air and discuss how they are adapted for life in these environments,
NOTE: Shape, body structure, movement, reproduction, feeding habits, structural modifications for life in the environments of the following organisms: fish, frog, common water- plants, rabbits, bats, birds, to be studied.
5.1.4 explain the Interdependence of plants and animals.
Interdependence of living organisms in habitats.
- discuss devices employed by living organisms for protection.
- discuss how plants and animals depend on each other for food (e.g. herbivores, carnivores and omnivorous) and shelter to maintain a balance in nature.
- discuss how plants and animals depend on each other for food (e.g. herbivores, carnivores and omnivorous) and shelter to maintain a balance in nature.
- discuss the importance of the balance in nature.
5.1.5 describe how the energy derived from the sun is used by organisms in an ecosystem.
Energy transfer in an ecosystem.
- demonstrate through a food chain and food web how energy from the sun is used in an ecosystem.
5.1.6 describe the activities that disrupt the balance in the ecosystem and the effects of the disruption in the balance.
Effects of the disruption of balance in nature.
