Spring 1
Evolution and Inheritance
Our Science unit of work for Spring 1 is Evolution and Inheritance. Please see the knowledge organiser attached below to see what we will be covering in our lessons.
Key questions:
1.What is evolution?
2. What is adaptation?
3. Give me an example of an animal that has adapted to its surroundings.
4. Give me an example of a plant that has adapted to its surroundings.
5. What is an acquired characteristic?
6. What is an inherited characteristic?
7. Give me an example of a characteristic that can be inherited.
8. Give me an example of a characteristic that has been acquired.
9. Name the different types of fossils.
10. What is a fossil?
11. Describe how humans have evolved over time.
12. What is the title of the person that studies fossils?
Autumn 2
Living Things and Their Habitats
Our Science unit of work for Autumn 2 is Living Things and Their Habitats. Please see the knowledge organiser attached below to see what we will be covering in our lessons.
Key questions:
1. Name the 5 animal groups.
2. What is a mammal like?
3. What do all bird have?
4. Name the characteristics of an amphibian.
5. What is a reptile like?
6. What characteristics does a fish have?
7. What does classification mean?
8. What is a scientist called who classifies animals?
9. Why do we need to classify animals?
10. What is an invertebrate?
11. Can you name a vertebrate?