Jungle Animals

This science scheme of work for Key Stage One gets the children to identify, describe and compare different animals that can be found living in a jungle habitat including in the tree canopy and undergrowth. The class can produce posters and presentations to describe what makes a jungle animal special and unique.

Identify, describe and compare some of the different animals that can be found living in a jungle habitat including in the tree canopy and undergrowth

Lesson One : What Animals
Identify, describe and compare some of the special animals that can be found living in a range of different habitats that are found around the world

Lesson Two : Animal Groups
Practise grouping and classifying different types of animals to illustrate and record their matching habitat locations around the world

Lesson Three : Spider Monkeys
Identify, locate and describe the function of some of the different parts of a spider monkey that can be found living in a jungle habitat

Lesson Four : Macaws
Identify, locate and describe the functions of some of the different parts of a macaw bird that can be found living in a jungle habitat

Lesson Five : Tapirs
Identify and describe a tapir animal that lives in a matching jungle habitat by their special habits, movements and appearance

Lesson Six : Jungle Talk
Conduct and record research into a special type of animal that can be found living in a jungle habitat to show their appearance, habits and movements

Jungle Animals Assessment
Assess abilities in identifying, describing and comparing some of the different animals that can be found living in a jungle habitat
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