British Hedgerow Ecosystem
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Teach what hedgerows are and why they are important ecosystems for wildlife with our paper model!
The British countryside is famous for its patchwork of green fields. The edges of these fields are often formed by an important habitat called a hedgerow.
A hedgerow is a line of shrubs and trees at the edge of a field, road, footpath or garden. There are 500,000 miles of hedgerows in Britain!
Over time, hedgerows have become important habitats for many species of wildlife. They provide nesting sites, food sources and corridors for wildlife to move under cover.
Unfortunately, hedgerows are often neglected and poorly maintained or removed to make larger fields. Recently the importance of hedgerows for reducing soil erosion, increasing biodiversity and for carbon capture has been recognized.
Our model shows many of the unique species that live in these habitats, their adaptations, their interactions and how they depend upon one another for survival.
Buy once, print forever!
First, your students make their model using the colourful parts. Then, they use it to look at how organisms are adapted to survive in hedgerows. Next, they learn about ecosystems, habitats, consumers and producers, food chains, food webs and energy pyramids for this ecosystem. The impact of invasive species is also considered.
Plants & animals modelled include: fox, hedgehog, stoat, rabbit, robin, wren, wood mouse, hazel dormouse, red admiral butterfly, stag beetle, field maple, hawthorn, holly, ivy, stinging nettle, bramble and more!
Includes full colour Powerpoint class presentation!
Takes between 30-60 minutes depending on the number of students making the model.
Dimensions: 33cm x 26cm x 12cm /13in x 10.5in x 5in
Download includes: instructions, model templates and Powerpoint presentation.
All you need: paper, scissors and tape.
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Origami Organelles are downloadable paper models that you print and make as many times as you like! When you purchase a model, you are licensed for unlimited use on a single school, college or home education site/campus or for personal use.
If you wish to use it in an organisation other than a school or college, such as a university, museum, science centre or commercial organisation please email info@origamiorganelles.com for licence information and pricing.
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