07. New Discoveries

Outcomes:

> Classify animals as vertebrates and invertebrates

> use knowledge of animal features to classify them

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Scientists have recently found two new animals.

1 a Classify each animal.

b Explain your reasoning for your classifications.

c Say what you would need to do to be sure of your classification.

2 Think up a scientific name for each animal.

In this activity you are practicing skills that are assessed using Criteria A: Knowing and understanding.

At the end of year 1, students should be able to:

i. outline scientific knowledge

ii. apply scientific knowledge and understanding to solve problems set in familiar situations and suggest solutions to problems set in unfamiliar situations

iii. interpret information to make scientifically supported judgments.

Task Specific Criteria