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Same and Different (A)

Topics Year 5

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Objectives

Science

  • Describe reproductive process in plants and animals
  • Describe how micro-organisms, plants and animals are classified into groups, according to observable characteristics and based on similarities and differences.

PSHE

  • Research, discuss and debate topical issues, problems and events that are of concern to them and offer their recommendations to appropriate people.
  • Differences and similarities between people arise from a number of factors, including family, cultural, ethnic, racial and religious diversity, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.

Lesson Planning

Discover the many physical differences between plants and animals (including humans) and that these are not necessarily good or bad nor important to function or ability.

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To appreciate that there are physical differences between members of the same species.

Children will:

  • Understand that there are physical differences between members of the same groups of animals or plants.
  • Understand that physical differences can lead to a hierarchy of good/not so good.
  • Understand that physical differences are not necessarily important to function or ability.

You Will Need

  • Hall or playground
  • Access to internet
  • All Kinds of People by Emma Damon (optional)

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