English National Curriculum Science - Previous Lessons - Science
Mission Objectives
To explore the basic needs of animals, including humans
Describe the needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air)
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Words and meanings to learn
food
The material that people and animals eat which contains the energy we need to keep our bodies healthy.
water
A colourless, transparent, liquid that is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
needs
Refers to things we must have to survive, such as food, water, and shelter.
survival
To continue to live or exist.
air
Living things need air. Animals and plants would die without it.
Mike studied zoology and botany at Durham University and followed this with 3 years of postgraduate study at Bristol University with the Science Research Council.
Mike uses his vast experience to add knowledge and engagement to Developing Experts, particularly within the disciplines of biology and zoology. He has over 20 years TV production experience, including writing and producing nature programmes for the Disney channel and, for a period of time, was Sir David Attenborough’s scientific advisor.
Resources to model / draw / or write about a habitat which shows what their animals needs versus wants.
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