Animals Including Humans & Human Timeline
Year 5 - Science - Spring 2 & Summer 1
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Core Learning
Core Learning
Identify and name the main parts of the human circulatory system, and describe the functions of the heart, blood vessels and blood
Recognise the impact of diet, exercise, drugs and lifestyle on the way their bodies function
Describe the ways in which nutrients and water are transported within animals, including human
Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird.
Describe the life process of reproduction in some plants and animals
Describe the changes as humans develop to old age
Working Scientifically
Working Scientifically
Planning different types of scientific enquiries to answer questions, including recognising and controlling variables where necessary
Taking measurements, using a range of scientific equipment, with increasing accuracy and precision, taking repeat readings when appropriate.
Recording data and results of increasing complexity using scientific diagrams and labels, classification keys, tables, scatter graphs, bar and line graphs.
Using test results to make predictions to set up further comparative and fair tests.
Reporting and presenting findings from enquiries, including conclusions, casual relationships and explanations of and degree of trust in results, in oral and written forms such as displays and other presentations
Identifying scientific evidence that has been used to support or refute ideas or arguments
Vocabulary
Vocabulary
puberty
circulatory system
heart
lungs
blood vessels
blood
lifestyle
disease
water transportation
nutrient transportation
oxygen
air
breathing
exercise
diet
drugs
What came before?
What came before?
In Year 4, pupils learned about human teeth, the digestive system and food chains.
What comes after?
What comes after?
In Year 6, the area of 'Animals, Including Humans' progresses onto 'Evolution and Inheritance' where pupils will learn about how animals have adapted to their environments over millions of years through natural selection. Learning also includes the formation of fossils and how their discovery has influenced scientific understanding.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
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