Learning objectives/outcomes: England:QCA Scheme of Work
Unit 1A Ourselves: learning objectives:
- to make and communicate observations and comparisons of humans and other animals
- to make observations and comparisons of the way animals move
- to make observations of animals and use these to group them explaning criteria chosen
Unit 2C Variation: learning objectives:
- to observe and recognise some simple characteristics of animals and plants NC KS1:
Humans and other animals 2a) to recognise and compare the main external parts of the bodies of humans and animals
Variation and classification 4b) Pupils should be taught to group living things according to observable differences and similarities.
Additional information: Megahops: The maximum number of megahops awarded in this activity is 1. The award is given when a child successfully completes the activity and is not dependent on how many questions the child gets right or wrong. Location in Spark Island: Spark Park: the Zoo Related activity information: For further extension on this theme, try The Wise Wizard
SEN information
Suitable for children with Moderate and Specific Learning Difficulties. Some concepts may be difficult to grasp without prior knowledge. Use the downloadable worksheets as a means of ensuring children have that prior knowledge. This activity has full sound. Text is read for children, which should ensure the activity can be undertaken by children who are not confident readers or who have difficulties with reading, thereby giving all children the opportunity to succeed at the activity and also gain a sense of independence.
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