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
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Key knowledge
To know:
-
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Key vocabulary
amphibian (Y1)
bird (Y1)
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Unit resources
Assessment – Science Y4: Classification and changing habitats
Assessment resources for this unit. Use
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Knowledge organiser: Science – Y4 Classification and changing habitats
A summary of the most important
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Unit vocabulary
Subject resources
Policy support
Outlines the intent and rationale behind
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Long-term plan
A suggested order for teaching Science
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Equipment list
A list of essential and optional
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Knowledge and skills progression
Unit vocabulary
Vocabulary progression document that outlines the
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Assessment
A downloadable spreadsheet to record
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
National curriculum mapping
A mapping document showing each of
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Mappingㅤ
This document shows schools how our
This content is for subscribers only. Join for access today.
Cross-curricular opportunities
Mathematics: Statistics
English: Reading – comprehension
British values: Mutual respect