KS1 Science Lesson Plan

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1. Recap and recall

Display slides 1–3 of the Presentation: Odd one out and ask the children to identify the image that is the odd one out.

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Teach in presentation mode

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Assessment – Science Y1: Comparing animals Lesson 1: Animal groups Lesson 2: Describing animals Lesson 3: Comparing animals Lesson 4: Carnivore, herbivore or omnivore?Lesson 5: Pets

Lesson 6: Jane Goodall

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Lesson 6: Jane Goodall

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