Science
Mission Objectives
Identify different ways to classify animals into groups
Organise animals into different classification groups
Begin to organise animals into different classification groups and sub-groups
Enquiry Approach - Problem-solving
Applying prior scientific knowledge to solve problems and answer further questions.
Enquiry Skill - Asking questions
Asking relevant questions that can be answered from their learning of scientific concepts. This may be through scientific enquiries, applying prior knowledge or research.
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Words and meanings to learn
species
a grouping of animals with similar characteristics
invertebrate
an animal without a backbone, or spine
classify
to arrange things in classes or groups according to shared qualities or characteristics
vertebrate
an animal with a backbone, or spine
characteristics
a feature or quality which belongs to a species and can be used to identify them
Clare is an experienced primary school teacher, having worked across both Key Stage 1 and Early Years. Before joining Developing Experts, Clare worked as a Quality Assurance Inspector for a childcare agency, following OFSTED's inspection criteria. Clare is passionate about education and ensuring children's learning is exciting and fun!
In her spare time, Clare is also a mother of two very active children and lots of animals! She enjoys a variety of sports and loves the outdoors!
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Resources: Class presentation.
Core Handout (2): Cut out and classify the animals into groups.
Core Handout (2): Identify how the animals have been grouped.
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