YEAR 1 GOLDEN NUGGETS

The Earth Our home

Ten Science Tasks Lesson 1-10
National Curriculum coverage, by the end of the ten sessions:

 Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds
and mammals.
 Identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and
omnivores. Describe how animals obtain their food from plants and other animals, using
the idea of a simple food chain, and identify and name different sources of food.
 Identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how
different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and
how they depend on each other.
 Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival.

IPC: Animal classification.

 Animal classification – There are 5 animal classification groups - fish, amphibians, reptiles,
birds, mammals and insects
 Fish - Fish don't have legs and they live in water. They don't breathe air. They have gills
that allow them to breathe underwater. Most fish lay eggs. Fish all have scales, even when
they're newborn and tiny.
 Amphibians - Amphibians are amphibious. This means they're quite happy on land and
water. Nearly all amphibians lay eggs, usually in or near water. When amphibians hatch they
have gills, which means they can breathe underwater. As they get older, they develop lungs,
which means they now breathe air, like us. Most have four legs, but there are a few with no
legs. They have smooth skin. Amphibians are cold blooded which means they become the
same temperature as their surroundings. So when it's hot, they're hot. And when it's not,
they'll hibernate for the winter. Examples of amphibians include frogs, toads, newts,
salamanders, and caecilians.
 Reptiles - Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that are characterised by their scales and
their ability to lay eggs. They include animals like crocodiles, snakes, lizards and turtles.
 Birds - All birds lay eggs and they all have beaks, feathers, two legs and two wings.
Most even have special feathers on their wings, so they can fly. Those birds that don't fly,
have other ways to get around. The ostrich can't fly. Instead it has long powerful legs and it
can run fast. The penguin can't fly either. And it's not too good at running. But they are great
in water. They have lungs and need to breathe air. Birds are warm blooded.
 Mammals - All mammals have hair. All mammals have lungs. All mammals are warm
blooded. Mammals can live on land or in water. Most mammals give birth to live babies. But
there are a few mammals who lay eggs.
 Insects - Insects are creatures that have bodies with three segments that are protected by a
hard shell. They have three pairs of legs and a pair of antennae. Most insects have two
pairs of wings, too.

What living things need to survive.

All living things need water, food and air.

Habitats and living things we can find in our local area.

 A habitat is a place where we can find all the things we need to survive.
 Shelter – animals need a safe place to rest and sleep away from the danger of predators
and the weather. They may also need a safe place for their eggs or babies.
 Food – animals need a ready supply of nutrients – trees and other plants provide nectar,
fruits, nuts and seeds.
 Water – essential for life – animals drink water from puddles, streams, rivers and ponds, etc.
Different habitats around the world.
Beach, under the sea, woods, desert, jungle, garden

How living things are suited to the habitat in which they live.
Animals adapt by changing:
 Food
 Shelter
 Body style

How plants and animals depend on each other.

 Animals eat plants.
 Animals give plants nutrients.

What a micro-habitat is and the living things we can find in them.

 It is a small habitat that food, shelter and water to a small number of living things.
 Can identify micro-habitat in local area.