The adaptations of plants and animals to their habitats is well illustrated at Pelham. Comparing the size and type of woodland leaves to those found on the open meadows and examining the light levels demonstrates the importance of light for plants well. The sizes of plants, their texture, colour and smell are also investigated to exemplify their methods of pollination and seed dispersal.

Camouflage and methods of movement are amongst the most important adaptations of invertebrates that can be studied. Tree beating, meadow sweeping and log rolling all reveal different methods of camouflage and means of movement that have evolved as a means of survival. Pupils can compare the varying methods of camouflage and dispersal mechanisms within each habitat and investigate why they differ. For example, why would we find more insects with wing in the trees than we would in the grass / under logs?