'Animals Including Humans' KS1 Unit of Work. Lesson Planning, worksheets, presentations and displays included. 10 editable lessons clearly linked to the KS1 National Curriculum Science objectives. Downloadable Zip file.
Included in the Zip file:
- Medium Term Planning document with 10 editable lessons (Microsoft Word Document)
- Animal's Diet Presentation (PPTX)
- Animal's Diet Matching Game (PDF)
- Display Vocabulary (PDF)
- Basic Survival Needs Presentation (PPTX)
- Basic Survival Needs Worksheets (PDF)
- Basic Survival Needs Images (PDF)
- Classifying Animals Presentation (PPTX)
- Comparing Animals Venn Diagram (PDF)
- Eatwell Plate Worksheets (PDF)
- Food Diary Booklet (PDF)
- Exercise Investigation Worksheet (PDF)
- Investigating Hygiene Investigation Write up template (PDF)
- Labelling Animals Worksheets (PDF)
- Life Cycle Images (PDF)
- Life Cycle Worksheets (PDF)
- Life Cycles Presentation (PPTX)
- Matching Animals and their Offspring game (PDF)
- My 5 senses worksheet (PDF)
- Personal Hygiene Images (PDF)
- Senses Presentation (PPTX)
- Sorting Animal Groups (PDF)
Unit Overview:
In this unit, children will explore and identify the names of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. They will describe each of the animals and label the structure of each animal and identify differences and similarities between each animal. They will then learn about diets of animals, including carnivores, herbivores and omnivores. The children will then take part in practical activities to learn about the 5 human senses. Children will understand that animals including humans have offspring, they will deepen their understanding by looking at different life cycles. They will then develop their understanding of the basic needs for survival. The unit will come to an end by looking at the importance of exercise, eating the different types of food for staying healthy and learning about general hygiene. The children will take part in investigations linked to hygiene.
This planning document suggests suitable You Tube clips to enhance children’s understanding. All clips are suggestions only and there maybe other clips more suitable for the children in your class depending on age group and ability.
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