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Year 1 - Science

Humans are animals

Human body parts

Unit Summary

This unit focuses on identifying, naming, and labelling the basic parts of the human body, linking each part to its associated sense. It emphasises closely observing using simple equipment, classifying findings, gathering and recording data, and using observations to suggest answers to questions.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain that humans are animals that belong to the group called mammals.

Key Notes

  • Animals are living things that need food, water and air to stay alive.
  • Animals that have similar features can be grouped together.
  • Mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fish and birds are all animals.
  • Humans are animals, with hair on their bodies, that belong to the group called mammals .

Vocabulary To Learn

  • animal: An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants.
  • living: Something which is living is alive.
  • feature: Features make up the structure, form or appearance of something.
  • mammal: A mammal is a warm-blooded animal that gives birth to live young and has hair or fur.
  • human: People are a type of animal called humans.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Children may not realise that humans are animals.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the scientific idea in this lesson using two key points.

Animals are living things that need food, water and air to stay alive. Animals that have similar features can be grouped together.

2. Define this scientific word and use it in context. 'animal'

An animal is a living thing which moves and eats other animals or plants. Include the word in a full scientific explanation, not as a single label.

3. Correct this common scientific misunderstanding.

Mistake: Children may not realise that humans are animals. Correction: Clear explanation that humans are a type of animal.

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