Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson pupils should:

• Explore the basic needs of animals

 

Resources

• Powerpoint: 'adults and their offspring'

• Film: 'the basic needs of animals'

 

Vocabulary

adult, offspring, water, air, warmth

 

Starter activity 

1. Class Discussion:

What are the differences between children and grown-ups?

 

Main activities 

1. Class Activity:

Watch Powerpoint: 'adults and their offspring'.

 

2. Class Discussion:

Why are some animals' offspring dependent for so much longer than others?

 

3. Class Activity:

Watch film: 'the basic needs of animals'.

 

4. Group Discussion/Activity:

Apart from water, food and air, what are the 5 basic needs of a 6-7 year old child?

 

5. Class Discussion/Activity:

Share ideas from above, come up with composite list, post up in classroom.

 

Plenary activity 

Q: What happens if the basic needs of an animal are neglected?

Assessment

Use multiple choice consolidation questions.

 

 

Downloadable lesson plan and resources