What animals eat
I can name and group animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
What animals eat
I can name and group animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different animals eat different types of food.
- Some animals only eat meat, including the flesh of other animals. They are called carnivores.
- Some animals only eat plants or plant products. They are called herbivores.
- Some animals eat both meat and plants. They are called omnivores.
- Animals can be named and grouped according to what they eat.
Keywords
Carnivore - A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.
Herbivore - A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.
Omnivore - An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and other animals.
Meat - Meat is the flesh of an animal when it is used for food.
Plants - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Common misconception
All animals eat the same food.
Examples of animals that eat different types of food.
Equipment
Images from the slide deck and worksheet for naming and grouping activities.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? All animals have the same body parts.
Q2.The structure of an animal tells us about ...
Q3.Which of these animals has no legs?
Q4.A woodpecker has a long beak ...
Q5.Lucas is describing an animal. He says it has four legs, a tail and a body covered in scales. Which animal is he describing?
