Learning objective
Working scientifically
- To classify a variety of minibeasts.
Success criteria
Knowledge
- I can name a variety of minibeasts.
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National curriculum
Science
Living things and
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Cross-curricular links
None.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following key facts from the unit Science, Year 1/2 (A), Living things: Habitats: A habitat is where plants and animals live. There are a variety of habitats, including woodland, ocean, rainforest and coastal. A habitat provides living things with what they need to grow and…
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Adaptive teaching
Pupils needing extra support
Should be given set criteria to sort the minibeast cards; could be given fewer minibeast cards to sort; could complete the Activity: Minibeast classification key (support) by drawing and labelling the minibeasts in the correct boxes.
Pupils working at greater depth
Should choose three criteria during the grouping minibeasts task; could justify the order of questions they have chosen in their classification key; should choose four different minibeast cards they wish to include and write their own questions.
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Assessing progress and understanding
Pupils with secure understanding indicated by: grouping minibeasts based on observed similarities
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Vocabulary definitions
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characteristics
The appearance or behaviour of living things.
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classification key
A set of questions to sort living things based on their characteristics.
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In this unit
Assessment - Science Y1/2 (B): Microhabitats
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 1: Identifying and classifying minibeasts
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Introduction to scientific enquiry
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Minibeast hunt
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 4: Planning an experiment
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Woodlice experiment
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: What is a botanist?
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Last update: 15th August, 2025
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 5: Woodlice experiment
Carrying out an experiment, using the data recorded to answer the question, 'Do woodlice prefer...
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 2: Introduction to scientific enquiry
Learning about the different skills scientists use to answer questions. This lesson is part of...
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 6: What is a botanist?
Role-playing as botanists carrying out research outdoors. This lesson is part of the mixed-age scheme.
Y1/2 (B): Lesson 3: Minibeast hunt
Gathering and recording data about minibeasts that live in different microhabitats on the school grounds....
