Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Group animals in various ways, including vertebrates (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish) and invertebrates.
- Group plants in various ways, including flowering and non-flowering plants.
- Recognise and describe different habitats and their inhabitants.
- Recognise the impact humans can have on habitats.
- Recognise the impact of natural disasters on habitats.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Record data in different ways.
- Apply and create classification keys.
- Make careful observations.
- Make and use classification keys.
- Present information in different ways.
- Research using an information sheet.
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
Living things: Habitats
Get startedLessons
Lesson 1: Grouping living things: Vertebrates and invertebrates
Lesson 2: Grouping living things: Plants
Lesson 3: Classification keys
Lesson 4: Habitats and seasonal change
Lesson 5: Human impacts on habitats
Lesson 6: Natural changes to habitats
Key skills
Observing
- Using their
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Key knowledge
To know:
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Key vocabulary
amphibian (Y1)
bird (Y1)
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Unit resources
Assessment – Science Y4: Classification and changing habitats
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
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Knowledge organiser
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Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
Policy support
Outlines the intent and rationale behind
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Long-term plan
A suggested order for teaching Science
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Equipment list
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Knowledge and skills progression
Vocabulary progression
Vocabulary progression document that outlines the
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Assessment
A downloadable spreadsheet to record
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National curriculum mapping
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