From producers to predators, explore the amazing animal kingdom with the Food Chain Pyramid and Classification Key Mat from Hope Education. This brightly coloured, double-sided sorting mat encourages children to explore the sequence of events in an eco-system which makes up the food chain. Children can construct and interpret a variety of food chains using the pyramid to identifying producers, predators and prey. Simply add a selection of animals to observe, compare, contrast and group (not included with the mat). Then turn over to the animal Classification Key which encourages children to apply their understanding of the animal group characteristics to explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things. Promotes visual and tactile learning. Offers independent learning or whole-class discussion. Supports working scientifically. Designed to meet the 2014 National Curriculum links for animals, including humans and living things and their habitats:-. Identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition, and that they cannot make their own food; they get nutrition from what they eat. Explore and use classification keys to help group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment. This smooth felt mat is foldable for easy storage and is washable. Mat Size: 810mm x 810mm. (Animal toys are not included, but are available separately).
