Build confident speakers and deepen science understanding with this Predator–Prey Collaborative Discussion Mat — a structured, student-led routine designed to support purposeful talk, active listening, and meaningful interaction in small groups.

Perfect for science units on ecosystems, food chains, food webs, and animal interactions, this routine gives pupils a clear framework for discussing predator–prey relationships while strengthening oral language skills.

It is especially valuable for multilingual learners (EFL/ESL), who benefit from predictable routines, visual scaffolds, and opportunities to choose the language they feel ready to use.

This resource can be used in any classroom studying predator–prey dynamics, whether in Primary, Lower Secondary, EAL/EFL settings, mixed-ability groups, intervention lessons, or whole-class stations.

About the Pick ’n’ Choose™ Routine
This mat is built around Pick ’n’ Choose™, our choice-based speaking routine designed to make collaborative work more engaging and accessible. Unlike fixed-role structures, this routine introduces student choice at key points, giving learners greater ownership over discussion and more opportunity.