Author: Amanda McGarrigle

Science
Animals including humans

Background Information
In this unit the children will continue to learn about the importance of nutrition and are introduced to the main body parts associated with the skeleton and muscles, finding out how different parts of the body have special functions.
The children will work scientifically by: identifying and grouping animals with and without skeletons and observing and comparing their movement; exploring ideas about what would happen if humans did not have skeletons. They might compare and contrast the diets of different animals (including their pets) and decide ways of grouping them according to what they eat. They might research different food groups and how they keep us healthy and design meals based on what they find out.

In this unit the children will…
Identify that animals, including humans, need the right types and amount of nutrition.
Discuss that animals, including humans, cannot make their own food.
Explain how animals, including humans, get nutrition from what they eat.
Identify that humans and some animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement.

By the end of this unit….
All children can:
• Understand that plants and animals obtain food in different ways.
• Identify the right types and demonstrate they understand the right amounts of nutrients for animals including humans.
• Name the different types of skeletons as well as identify and categorise animals based on the type of skeleton it has.
• Identify the main bones in the body and how a skeleton protects, supports and helps the body to move.
Most children will:
• Explain the different ways that plants and animals including humans obtain food.
• Explain the difference between food groups and nutrient groups.
• Explain what the right type and amounts of nutrition are for human beings as well as some of the consequences related to eating the wrong type of diet.
• Use the scientific names for the main bones in the human body and explain how the skeleton
protects, supports and helps the body to move.
Some children will:
• Explain why humans need some types of nutrients.
• Identify the similarities and differences between animals based on their diets.
• Identify the pros and cons of different types of skeletons and explain how the different parts of a skeleton work.
• Extend their knowledge by identifying the main bones in the skeleton of animals other than humans.

Key Vocabulary
Nutrition
Diet
Vitamins, minerals, fats, proteins and carbohydrates
Functions of skeletons – protect, support and aid movement