Animal structure
I can describe and compare the structure of common animals.
Animal structure
I can describe and compare the structure of common animals.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different animals have different parts to their bodies.
- The parts of an animal's body is called its structure.
- Different body parts help animals to do different things.
- An animal can be described based on its structure.
- Animals can be compared and put into groups based on their structure.
Keywords
Animals - An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.
Body parts - Body parts are the different parts that make up the body of an animal.
Structure - The structure of an object is how it is formed.
Describe - To say or write what someone or something is like.
Compare - We compare things by looking at what is the same and what is different.
Common misconception
Children may think that all animals have the same body structure, e.g. four legs.
Examples of different structures, e.g. fish, birds, that clearly show that not all animals look similar or have the same body structure.
Equipment
Images on slide deck / worksheet to label, describe and sort.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
long neck to help it eat leaves in trees
long legs to help it jump
gills so it can breathe underwater
