An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.

Body parts are the different parts that make up the body of an animal.

The structure of an object is how it is formed.

To say or write what someone or something is like.

We compare things by looking at what is the same and what is different.

Animal structure

Science

In this Naming and grouping animals unit, pupils learn to group animals according to what they eat. In the Introduction to food chains unit they will build on this knowledge to learn about simple feeding relationships

Pupils will draw upon prior learning about animals in EYFS and their own everyday experiences. In this Naming and grouping animals unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name a variety of common animals and learn about different ways animals can be grouped

Naming and grouping animals

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

True or false? Different animals have different parts to their bodies.

The parts of an animal's body are called its ...

Different body parts help animals to do different things. Match its animal to its body part.

Which of the following animals have wings?

True or false? Amphibians have scales on their bodies.

Which of the following animals are amphibians?

Content guidance

Exploration of objects

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz