Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Identify stages in the life cycles of different animals, including humans.
- Describe the basic survival needs of animals.
- Explain how to take care of personal hygiene.
- Describe some positive effects of exercise.
- Identify foods in different food groups.
When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Measure using simple equipment.
- Record results in a table.
- Use data to answer a simple question.
- Research using secondary sources.
Please note that Kapow Primary Science lessons are designed to be 1 hour and 30 minutes long to reflect the requirements of a core subject.
Note: At the end of this unit, observe seasonal changes in spring. Allow the pupils to complete the Activity: Observing seasons over time (see Science, Y1/2 (A), Seasonal changes, Lesson 5: Observing over time).
Suggested prior learning
Y1/2 (B): Animals, including humans: Comparing animals
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Lessons
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 1: The human life cycle
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 2: Life cycles
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 3: Growth
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 4: Survival
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 5: Exercise and hygiene
Y1/2 (A): Lesson 6: Balanced diet
Key skills
Posing questions
- Recognising there are
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Key knowledge
To know:
- That baby, toddler,
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Key vocabulary
basic needs
egg
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Equipment list
Equipment needed across all lessons in this unit.
This list does not include equipment which is usually readily available in the classroom (e.g pencils, A4 paper etc)
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Quantities marked × will update. Items without quantities are unaffected
- Connecting cubes ×1
- Split pins ×30
- Sticky tack ×1
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Tape measures
×6 -
Volunteers from each year group for the children to measure height
×1 -
Toothbrush and soap (to show the children)
×1 -
Glitter or a UV pen (one for the teacher)
×1 - Cleaning wipes ×1
- Stopwatches / timers ×1
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Shopping bag
×1 -
A selection of foods from each food group (e.g, potatoes, pasta, bread, lentils, cooked meat, butter, grapes, tomatoes and cheese).
×8
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Unit resources
Knowledge organiser – Science Y1/2 (A): Animals, including humans: Life cycles and health
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the mixed-age unit 'Life cycles and health'.
Vocabulary display – Science Y1/2 (A): Animals including humans: Life cycles and health
A display version of the vocabulary from the mixed-age unit 'Life cycles and health'.
Subject resources
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Cross-curricular opportunities
English: Reading – comprehension.
Maths: Measurement.
Design and technology: Cooking and nutrition.
RSE: Healthy eating.
Physical education.
British values: Mutual respect.
Build on the learning
Y3/4 (A): Animals, including humans: Movement and nutrition
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