Conservation Fact File 9 - Grey Partridge

Grey Partridge were the most abundant ground nesting bird in England. However, over the last 70 years the grey partridge population has dramatically declined, by at least 80% throughout the Northern Hemisphere. Consequently, the grey partridge is on the birds of conservation concern red list, ie a most endangered species.

This video will examine the factors affecting their decline in numbers and look at how we can help these beautiful birds survive.

Aimed at Key stage  3,4 & 5, 11-18 year old children the video is accompanied by classroom worksheets to help reinforce the learning and ignite the interest of students in the ways in which we can all help keep the balance in our countryside.

NATIONAL CURRICULUM LINKS:

KS1 English: Writing and Read aloud

KS1 Science: Living things and their habitats, Animals including humans,

KS1 Citizenship: Preparing to play an active role as citizens

KS1 Art: Drawing, Painting and Sculpture

KS1 Geography: Human and Physical

KS2 English: Writing, Spoken Language

KS2 Science: Working Scientifically, Living things and their habitats, Animals including humans.

KS2 Citizenship: Jobs

KS3 English: Writing Non-Narrative

KS3 Biology: Working Scientifically, Interactions and interdependencies: Relationships in an ecosystem

KS3 Citizenship: Volunteering and responsible activity

KS4 Biology: Variation and Evolution, Extinction, Ecology - Communities within ecosystems, Impact of environmental change, Biodiversity, Maintaining biodiversity, Farming techniques

KS4 Geography: Ecosystems