Learning objectives/outcomes: England:QCA scheme of work: unit 2c: Variation: identify ways in which animals are like each other... NCKS1: Humans and other animals 2a) Pupils should be taught to recognise and compare the main external parts of the bodies of humans and other animals. Variation and classification 4b) Pupils should be taught to: group living things according to observable similarities and differences. Northern Ireland: Foundation Stage:
- Investigating: Sorting and Classifying: Children should have opportunities to talk about similarities and differences in e.g animals and plants.
Key Stage 1:
My Environment: Pupils should investigate in an active way aspects of the following: animals and their young, their habitat and how they are affected by seasonal change. Scotland: Variety and characteristic features; Level A: sort living things into broad groups according to easily observable characteristics.
The processes of life; Level A: Name and identify the main external parts of the bodies of humans and other animals.
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: Wizard's Castle Related activity information: For a supporting activity on this theme, try Animal Magic
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