Babies (A)

Topics Year 5

Objectives

Science

  • Describe reproduction process in plants and animals Year 5.
  • Describe changes as humans develop to old age.

Lesson Planning

Consider the development undergone since you were a baby. Draw a timeline of your life so far. Continue research into the life stages of another animal concentrating on how quickly the babies develop. Have a baby photo challenge!

Teaching Outcomes:

  • To be aware of the changes that have taken place (both physical & developmental) since they were babies. Compare with the young of other animals.

Children will:

  • Describe the stages of the human life cycle.
  • Compare the development of human babies with those of other animals.

You Will Need

  • Access to internet
  • information books
  • photos (that children have brought into class) of childrenn as babies on display (but covered temporarily)
  • All Kinds of Babies by Emma Damon (optional)