Reproduction and life cycles: animals
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Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils' prior learning from New life, where they explored how animals, including humans, have offspring that grow into adults. In Reproduction and life cycles: animals, pupils will study the life cycles of various animals, including mammals, amphibians, and birds, and understand the stages of growth and reproduction. This prepares them for the next unit, Evolution and inheritance, where they will explore how animals evolve over time and pass on traits, linking reproduction to the broader concepts of inheritance and evolution.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults
Threads
Why this why now
This unit builds on pupils' prior learning from New life, where they explored how animals, including humans, have offspring that grow into adults. In Reproduction and life cycles: animals, pupils will study the life cycles of various animals, including mammals, amphibians, and birds, and understand the stages of growth and reproduction. This prepares them for the next unit, Evolution and inheritance, where they will explore how animals evolve over time and pass on traits, linking reproduction to the broader concepts of inheritance and evolution.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults
Biology
Reproduction and life cycles: animals
This unit explores the life cycles of mammals, amphibians, insects, and birds, and the reproduction process in plants and animals. It focuses on recording data, presenting findings with conclusions, and evaluating scientific evidence to support or refute ideas in various presentation formats.
11 lessons in unit
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