Emus: Exploring Bush and Grassland Habitats

Emus: Exploring Bush and Grassland Habitats

Year 2 HASS Learning about Australian wildlife and their homes

WALT: We Are Learning To...

Identify bush and grassland habitats Describe how emus live in these environments Explain what emus need to survive Use digital tools to explore emu habitats

What do you already know about emus?

Think about: What do emus look like? Where might you see an emu? What do you think emus eat?

Meet the Amazing Emu!

Australia's largest bird Cannot fly but runs very fast Has fluffy, brown feathers Grows up to 2 meters tall Makes deep booming sounds

Bush vs Grassland Habitats

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Habitat Detective Activity

Use tablets to explore emu habitats Find 3 things emus need in each habitat Take virtual photos of important habitat features Share your discoveries with a partner

What Do Emus Need to Survive?

Food: grasses, fruits, insects, and seeds Water: from rivers, dams, and water holes Shelter: trees and bushes for shade and protection Space: large areas to roam and find food

Emu Life Cycle Journey

How do emus help their habitat?

Think about: What happens when emus eat seeds? How do emus help plants grow in new places? Why are emus important for the environment?

Let's Review What We Learned!

Emus are Australia's largest birds They live in bush and grassland habitats Emus need food, water, shelter, and space They help plants grow by spreading seeds We can use technology to learn about wildlife