Animals including humans : Life cycles and health

Identifying the stages of animal life cycles and carrying out tests to record growth.

Lessons

Lesson 1: The human life cycle

  • To identify different stages of the human life cycle.

Lesson 2: Life cycles

  • To know which offspring come from which parent animal.

Lesson 3: Growth

  • To observe and measure growth in humans.

Working scientifically

  • To use simple measuring equipment.

Lesson 4: Survival

  • To identify and list the basic needs for survival for humans and animals.

Working scientifically

  • To use secondary sources to research.

Lesson 5: Exercise and hygiene

  • To recognise the importance of exercise and personal hygiene.

Working scientifically

  • To make observations over time.

Lesson 6: Balanced diet

  • To identify how to have a balanced diet.

Working scientifically

  • To interpret collected results.

Key skills

Posing questions

  • Recognising there are different

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Key knowledge

To know:

  • That baby, toddler,

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Key vocabulary

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Unit resources

Assessment: Science – Y2 Life cycles and health

Assessment resources for this unit. Use

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Knowledge organiser

A visual summary document to support

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Key vocabulary

A display version of the key

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Subject resources

Assessment

A downloadable spreadsheet to record

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Equipment list

A list of essential and optional

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Long-term plan

A suggested order for teaching Science

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National curriculum mapping

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Knowledge and skills progression

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Policy support

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