Naming birds and reptiles
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can name and group common animals that are birds and reptiles.
Key learning points
- Birds are animals that have a backbone, wings and feathers, and lay eggs.
- Reptiles are animals that have a backbone, a body covered with scales or hard parts, and are cold blooded.
- Different birds and reptiles have different names.
- Animals can be sorted into birds and reptiles using simple classification skills.
Keywords
Animals - An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.
Bird - A bird is a warm-blooded animal that lays hard shelled eggs and has feathers.
Reptile - A reptile is a cold-blooded animal that lays eggs and has dry, scaly skin.
Eggs - An egg is a roundish object with a developing animal inside.
Scales - Scales are overlapping plates that cover an animal's body.
Common misconception
All animals have fur and four legs. Amphibians and reptiles are the same. All birds fly.
Range of birds and reptiles and clear explanation of what defines each type of animal.
Teacher tip
Arrange a visit to a local zoo or from a company that specialises in bringing animals into school.
Equipment
Images of reptiles and birds from the slide deck and worksheet. Opportunities for bird watching.
Content guidance
Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What can mammals grow on their bodies?
Q2.Mammals breathe ...
Q3.What do mammals feed their young?
Q4.Mammals are ...
Q5.Which of these animals is a mammal?
Q6.What are the names of these mammals?
whale
panda
kangaroo
bat
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Birds have ...
Q2.Which of these animals is a bird?
Q3.All of these animals have a backbone but which of these animals is a reptile?
Q4.Different birds have different names. What is the name of this bird?
Q5.Match the animal to the correct name.
peacock
penguin
turtle
crocodile
Q6.Which of these animals are reptiles?
To help you plan your 1 science lesson on: Naming birds and reptiles, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 1 science lesson on: Naming birds and reptiles, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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