All about ocean mammals

KS1 Science: Animals -All about ocean mammals

Read information about ocean mammals, including: dolphins, orcas, sea lions, seals, walrus and blue whale. Also includes a blue whale quiz. It complements our book ‘Wings, paws, scales and claws’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com

This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets:

Year 1 Science: Animals
Statutory
Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets)
Notes and guidance (non-statutory)
Pupils should become familiar with the common names of some fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including those that are kept as pets.
Pupils might work scientifically by: using their observations to compare and contrast animals at first hand or through videos and photographs, describing how they identify and group them; grouping animals according to what they eat; and using their senses to compare different textures, sounds and smells.

Year 2 Science: Animals
Statutory
Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air)
Notes and guidance (non-statutory)
Pupils might work scientifically by: observing, through video or first-hand observation and measurement, how different animals, including humans, grow; asking questions about what things animals need for survival and what humans need to stay healthy; and suggesting ways to find answers to their questions.