Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To describe and compare the structure of animals.
Science in action
- To know about famous scientists throughout history.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can recognise similarities and differences between humans
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National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Display slides 1–3 of the Presentation: Odd one out and ask the children to identify the image that is the odd one out.
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Extended-mode explainer videos
How to extend your display to view the lesson page and preseantion mode simultaneously. Choose your operating system below to watch the video
Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could browse the Resource: Chimpanzee images with an adult before the lesson to discuss their observations (e.g. noticing that the chimpanzee looks angry or that it is cuddling its baby); could record their observations by drawing on whiteboards instead of completing the Activity: Observing chimpanzees for task one; should be given a picture of their chosen animal and a human to refer to when completing the Knowledge catcher: Science – Comparing animals.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could take on the role of Jane Goodall and write a report describing their observations from task one (e.g. I named the chimpanzees to help identify them, I discovered that they show emotions, I saw them use tools to get food or I saw a mother cuddling its baby).
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: recalling what the scientist
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Vocabulary definitions
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data
The information you collect when you observe.
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observe
To watch carefully.
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