Learning objectives
Knowledge
- To describe and compare the features of animals.
Working scientifically
- To carry out research to find specific information.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can describe the features of animals.
- I can
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National curriculum
Science
Animals, including humans
Pupils
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Cross-curricular links
Computing
Pupils should be taught to:
- Use
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1: Lesson plan
An area for you to put useful resources from the previous lesson
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Could cut, stick and label the birds and verbally describe their differences in the independent task; could choose only two birds to stick in their books and write one sentence to describe how they are different; could look through ‘The Oak Tree’ storybook before the lesson to identify and name the featured animals.
Pupils working at greater depth
Could write additional sentences to describe the features that all birds share in the independent task; should be given a device and work with a partner to carry out the online research independently; could use sub-headings to list mammals and birds in the Attention grabber.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: describing animal features, recognising
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Vocabulary definitions
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bird
An animal with feathers, wings and a beak that lays eggs (e.g. duck).
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compare
Finding out how things are different or similar.
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Last update: 22nd May, 2024
