Darwin's life and work

Topics Year 4/5

Objectives

Science

  • Find out about the work of Charles Darwin.

English

  • Read and discuss an increasingly wide range of poetry, non-fiction.

Lesson Planning

Explore the life and research of Charles Darwin. Use poetry to capture what you have learned.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To address research questions about Charles Darwin.
  • To read poetry and poetic non-fiction and discuss the role of poetry in communication.

Children will:

  • Generate research questions.
  • Address research questions.
  • Decode and discuss poetry.

You Will Need

  • Non-fiction books for research and internet access