Science
Mission Objectives
Understand that animals adapt to suit their environment
Describe how animals adapt to their environment
Apply knowledge of adaptations to create a classification key for a ‘new’ species
Enquiry Approach - Identifying, grouping & classifying
Using observations, data and findings to name, label and organise items in a variety of ways.
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
region
a large space or area
adapted
changed to suit an environment
blubber
a layer of fat beneath the skin of sea mammals
colouring
the colour of something
features
a part of something
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!
Katie is the Chief Operating Officer at DE, which means she oversees HR, finance and our business model. After studying Drama at Exeter University, Katie spent three years as a primary teacher, before relocating to Norfolk and joining Developing Experts.
In her spare time, Katie likes to sing with Norwich Harmony barbershop chorus and has recently formed a quartet. Katie loves cooking and spending time with her husband, Bryan and dog, Bertie. She has an endearing laugh, which has to be heard to be believed. Many of us see Katie as the office 'Mum', she gives great hugs and keeps our spirits up.
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Resources: Class presentation.
Core Handout (2): Page 1: A planning sheet to support children in creating their own animal which is adapted to its habitat. Page 2: Space for children to draw and describe their fictitious animal.
Stretch Handout (3): Space for the children to create a classification key for their animal.
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