What animals eat
I can name and group animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
What animals eat
I can name and group animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Different animals eat different types of food.
- Some animals only eat meat, including the flesh of other animals. They are called carnivores.
- Some animals only eat plants or plant products. They are called herbivores.
- Some animals eat both meat and plants. They are called omnivores.
- Animals can be named and grouped according to what they eat.
Common misconception
All animals eat the same food.
Examples of animals that eat different types of food.
Keywords
Carnivore - A carnivore is an animal that eats other animals.
Herbivore - A herbivore is an animal that eats only plants.
Omnivore - An omnivore is an animal that eats both plants and other animals.
Meat - Meat is the flesh of an animal when it is used for food.
Plants - A plant is a living thing that often has roots, stem and leaves.
Equipment
Images from the slide deck and worksheet for naming and grouping activities.
Content guidance
- Exploration of objects
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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