Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Recall some life processes, giving examples of how they apply to plants and animals.
- Match different plants and animals to their habitats.
- Give examples of how animals use their habitat for food and shelter.
- Recall that plants produce their own food for energy.
- Name living things that are producers and place a producer at the beginning of a food chain.
- Use arrows to show the order in a food chain.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Classify objects into alive, never been alive and was once alive, giving reasons for their choices.
- Carry out research to find answers to questions.
Please note that Kapow Primary Science lessons are designed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes long, to reflect the requirements of a core subject.
Suggested prior learning
This is the first unit in the Kapow Primary scheme.Lessons
Lesson 1: Life processes
Lesson 2: It feels good to be alive
Lesson 3: Introduction to habitats
Lesson 4: Woodland habitats
Lesson 5: Rainforest and ocean habitats
Lesson 6: Food chains
Key skills
Posing questions
- Exploring
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Key knowledge
- To begin
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Key vocabulary
alive
carnivore (Y1)
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Unit resources
Assessment – Science Y2: Habitats
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Unit vocabulary
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Long-term plan
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Knowledge and skills progression
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: presentations.
Computing: retrieving information online.
Geography: physical features.
British values: mutual respect.