Science Autumn 1
During Autumn 1 in Science, we will be learning about animals and humans. Our learning question is 'How are animals different?'
Our Scientific Enquiry Focus is identifying and classifying.
Please open the Knowledge Organisers at the bottom of the page for more information.
We will be covering these key skills.
Knowledge and Understanding |
Key Skills for Investigating and Observing |
Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets)Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammalsIdentify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores |
Make simple observationsAsk simple questions and recognise that they can be answered in different waysUse simple equipment such as magnifying glasses and (digital) microscopes for observation and egg timers for timing.Make close and careful observations over time (eg. plants growing) and, with guidance, identify patterns and relationships.Suggest answers to questions based on their observations and ideas.Gather data and record it to help answer questions – also using ICTUse simple scientific language relevant to the area of study and in investigationsUse ICT to record my observationsRecord my observations in writing and simple diagramsI compare observations using scientific vocabularyI say whether what happened was what I expected |