Identifying mammals, birds and fish Key Stage 1 Science resource for

Introduction

"Identifying mammals, birds and fish" is a 5-page Science resource for Key Stage 1, linked to

This resource is part of a set of 2 with the following alternate variants:

V107012 - KS1 High Ability

Précis

Contextual Summary

This resource is for students in key stage 1. It links to the ?Animals? part of the Science National Curriculum. Students will be identifying species that live in or around the Solent.

Curriculum Relevance

Science → Biology → Animals

Implementation

This is a pre-visit and on-site resource, designed around the students? ferry journey to the island. Students will identify what makes a mammal, bird or fish identifiable, then will spot species they may see when on their ferry trip. It would be useful if students had previous discussions about different marine species. It would also be useful if students know how to characterise different features to aid classification etc.

Key Skills Practised

To identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, birds and mammals
To understand that different characteristics can be used to help identify them
To begin to classify different organisms into groups

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to name a variety of things that can be found in the local and wider environment. They may be able to recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.

FAQs

Q1. What is this resource and which attraction is it for?

Identifying mammals, birds and fish is a Science resource targeted at Key Stage 1 children, High Ability, supporting a school trip to

Q2. Which Key Stage and ability level(s) is this intended for?

Identifying mammals, birds and fish is designed for Key Stage 1 children with High Ability but is also suitable for younger students working at a high level or studying a specific topic, or as revision / infill for older students who have already covered this previously

Q3. Which areas of the curriculum are covered?

Identifying mammals, birds and fish is a Science resource specifically targeted at Biology and Animals

Q4. What are the main learning outcomes for students?

Q5. Does this resource have activities for before and after the visit?

This resource contains elements that are designed to be completed before the trip commences, whilst on site at and on return to school after the visit

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