Lesson 1: Identifying and classifying minibeasts
Grouping minibeasts based on their characteristics and creating classification keys.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
Before starting this unit, check the children can recall the following key facts from the unit Science, Year 2, 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 survive.
Living things depend on each other for food and shelter.
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