Animals - Lesson Plan

In a comprehensive lesson plan crafted by Mark Inder, pupils are engaged in a series of activities that aim to enhance their understanding of the animal kingdom. The lesson's objectives are to enable students to identify various animals and recognise them as living organisms, as well as to understand their dietary habits. The lesson begins with a lively introduction involving 'The Animal Song' and proceeds with a hands-on activity where pupils use 'Alive or Not' cards to distinguish living things from non-living objects. Through group discussions and sorting exercises, they explore the fundamental characteristics of life, such as eating, breathing, moving, and reproducing.

The lesson continues with a variety of interactive tasks, including 'Our Pets', where students use stickers to indicate their own pets and then draw and label them, and 'On the Farm', which involves cutting and pasting farm animal pictures. In 'Animals around the World', pupils place animal tiles on a world map, learning about the habitats and classifications of different species. An additional creative activity, 'Make an Animal', allows students to model an animal with clay and paint, discussing its habitat and diet. The lesson concludes with a plenary session where pupils recap what they've learned about animal types, habitats, and the signs of life. Important lesson guidance includes safety considerations when using scissors and encourages the use of larger maps for better visual learning. The lesson not only covers science but also integrates art, maths, English, and geography, providing a well-rounded educational experience.