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Year 1 · Science

Common Animals

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Focus on animal groups mammals birds fish reptiles amphibians for kids. Start with “Consider How to Observe Plants and Animals”, then explain the idea in your own words.

Year 1 learners practise animal groups mammals birds fish reptiles amphibians for kids.

The activities include Consider How to Observe Plants and Animals, Identify Different Plants and Animals, Identify Invertebrates That Can Fly, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, worksheet, teaching, interactive. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.

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Activities covered

  • Consider How to Observe Plants and Animals
  • Identify Different Plants and Animals
  • Identify Invertebrates That Can Fly
  • Know How to Stay Safe and Care for Wild Animals
  • Learn About the Animal Group Called Amphibians
  • Learn About the Animal Group Called Birds
  • Learn About the Animal Group Called Fish
  • Learn About The Animal Group Called Mammals
  • Learn About the Animal Group Called Reptiles
  • Name Our Birds
  • Name Our Farm Animals
  • Name Our Mini-beasts
  • Name Our Wild Animals
  • Name Some Sea Creatures
  • Name Some Wild Animals
  • Name the Baby Animal
  • Sort Animals Into the Five Vertebrate Groups

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WatchBBC Teach

KS1 Science: Minibeasts

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WatchOak National Academy

Naming birds and reptiles

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KS1 Minibeast Activity Pack

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Naming and grouping animals

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