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Domestic Mammals: Pet corner

Topics Year 1
This unit is part of Carnival of the Animals Mammals

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Objectives

Science

  • Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals.

PSHE

  • Understand the importance of respecting and protecting environment.

Lesson Planning

Learn about the care of pets and consolidate your learning by creating a pets’ corner for the safari park which meets the needs of our pets.

Teaching Outcomes
To learn which of our pets are mammals, about their life cycles, features and habits.
To learn about the needs of our pets and to think responsibly about their care and treatment.

Children will:

  • Learn about the care of pets.
  • Ask questions and listen to the answers from a variety of visitors.
  • Consolidate their learning.

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

  • Flip chart or Interactive White Board
  • Pre-arranged visits of owners with pets
  • Small world pets and accessories
  • Construction kits
  • Role play items for ice cream kiosk, shop, café, vet’s surgery, pet shop
  • Mini books for free writing
  • Selection of Eric Carle books, information books about pets, fiction featuring pets
  • For plenary: visit from an adult who can pretend to be considering having a pet

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