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Lesson 3: Comparing animals

Comparing and grouping animals based on their similarities and identifying differences among animals within a group.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Display slides 1 and 2 of the Presentation: Concept cartoons and choose some pupils to read the speech bubbles aloud. Arrange the children in pairs and ask them to discuss who they agree with.

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In this unit

Assessment – Science Y1: Comparing animalsLesson 1: Animal groupsLesson 2: Describing animals
Lesson 3: Comparing animals
Lesson 4: Carnivore, herbivore or omnivore?Lesson 5: PetsLesson 6: Jane Goodall
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