Lesson Planning

Teaching

To make observations, recording data and reporting findings (Y5&6)
To learn about some well-known naturalists’ and animal behaviourists’ work (Y5)
To identify the scientific significance of naturalists’ and animal behaviourists’ work (Y6)

Activities

Make observations, record findings and draw conclusions, as natural scientists (Y5&6)
Research and record info on significant naturalists & animal behaviourists (Y5)
Research & record the scientific significance of the work of known naturalists & animal behaviourists(Y6)

Investigation
Meeting and Becoming Natural Scientists. Recognise your role as natural scientists during this block and hone your skills further today. Learn about some significant naturalists and animal behaviourists and create a book section that explores the importance and impact of their work within the scientific community. (Analysing secondary sources, Pattern seeking, Observing over time)
Year 5 - Research and record information on significant naturalists & animal behaviourists
Year 6 - Research & record the scientific significance of the work of known naturalists & animal behaviourists
Years 5&6 - Make observations, record findings and draw conclusions, as natural scientists

Vocabulary
Natural scientist, naturalist, observation, conservation, endangered