Pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Name and describe the physical features of a range of animals.
• Sort animals into groups based on their similarities and differences.
• Identify characteristics specific to mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
• Recall the diets of carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.

When working scientifically, pupils who are secure will be able to:

• Use a non-fiction text to find out about specific animals’ diets.
• Recognise that there are different ways to gather data.
• Record data in a block graph and use this to answer questions.
• Recognise what the scientist Jane Goodall was known for.
• Recall some of Jane Goodall’s key findings.

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, Year 1, Seasonal changes, Lesson 5: Observing over time).