Knowledge organiser - Changes as you grow - Year 5

The knowledge organiser for Year 5 students on the topic of 'Changes as you grow' encompasses essential vocabulary and key knowledge about life cycles, particularly in humans and various animals. The term 'puberty' is defined as the period in which a child's body starts to develop and undergo changes, transitioning into adulthood. 'Gestation' refers to the period between conception and birth, a critical time when the embryo grows within the uterus. 'Reproduction' is described as the biological process through which plants and animals produce offspring, with significant differences in the reproductive systems of each kingdom.

The concept of an 'embryo' is introduced, explaining that it forms when an egg cell and a sperm cell unite during fertilisation, resulting in a ball of cells from the divided fertilised egg. The term 'obese' is identified as a health condition where an individual is significantly overweight relative to their height, affecting their well-being. Additionally, the term 'teenager' is used to denote individuals aged between thirteen and nineteen years. Students are expected to understand the life cycles of different living things, including mammals, amphibians, insects, and birds, and to comprehend the reproductive processes of both plants and animals. The main learning focus for Year 5 is the life cycle, including that of humans, building on any prior knowledge they have acquired in their studies.