Comparing New Forest habitats

A pupil worksheet supports comparing four New Forest habitats: woodland, bog, river, and heathland. It encourages informal observation during a field trip or through photos and videos as a virtual visit. Pupils are prompted to note key words such as plant or animal names, describe each habitat using the senses (how it looks, feels, smells, and more), and sketch features they notice. They should record evidence of wildlife, including nibbled leaves, tracks, or droppings, and draw distinctive shapes in plants, flowers, or the landscape. Classroom alternatives include imagining themselves inside a photo and using small toys to explore the scene through role-play before writing and drawing. The worksheet also points to short habitat films and provides a simple table for recording adjectives, plant types and numbers, animal evidence, and what is special about each habitat.