Animals Including Humans
Year 5 - Science - Summer 2
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Core Learning
Core Learning
describe the changes as humans develop to old age
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
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.
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Useful Resources
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