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I have been a Primary Teacher for over 12 years. I have taught across the Primary range but mainly in KS2. I am also a qualified SENDCo and I have a MA in Education and a MSc in Developmental Psychology. My resources are aimed at children in KS2 and can be adapted to meet the needs of a class.

I have been a Primary Teacher for over 12 years. I have taught across the Primary range but mainly in KS2. I am also a qualified SENDCo and I have a MA in Education and a MSc in Developmental Psychology. My resources are aimed at children in KS2 and can be adapted to meet the needs of a class.
Dingo: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Dingo: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the dingo which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the dingo which includes details about the appearance, habitat and diet of the dingo. • A non-chronological report about the dingo that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the dingo. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the dingo (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the dingo writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Dingo: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES.
Koala: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Koala: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the koala which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the koala which includes details about the appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle of the koala. Also threats to the koala are outlined. • A non-chronological report about the koala that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the koala. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the koala (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the koala writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Koala: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES!
Southern Cassowary: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6
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Southern Cassowary: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the southern cassowary which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary which includes details about the southern cassowary’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour and life cycle. • A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary. • Boxing-up Plan for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the southern cassowary writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Boxing-up Plan for research into own Australian animal (differentiated on three levels).
Tasmanian Devil: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Tasmanian Devil: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the Tasmanian devil which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil which includes details about the appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle of the Tasmanian devil. • A non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the Tasmanian devil writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Tasmanian Devil: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available!
Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6
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Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Upper Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the common brushtail possum which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y5/6 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum which includes details about the common brushtail possum’s appearance, habitat, diet, adaptions, social behaviour, lifecycle and tips for living alongside this protected species. • NEW A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum (differentiated on two levels but writing frame included for lower-achieving children). • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological R
Blue Penguin: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Blue Penguin: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the blue penguin which is an amazing animal living in New Zealand! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into a New Zealand animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the New Zealand animal which they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a bird living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the blue penguin which includes details about the blue penguin’s appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle. • A non-chronological report about the blue penguin that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin. • NEW Blue penguin food web diagram showing the blue penguin’s predators and prey. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the blue penguin (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the blue penguin writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into a New Zealand animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Blue Penguin: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES.
Platypus: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Platypus: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the platypus which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the platypus which includes details about the appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle of the platypus. • A non-chronological report about the platypus that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the platypus. • NEW Platypus food chain diagram showing the predators and prey of the platypus. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the platypus (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the platypus writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Platypus: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available.
Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the common brushtail possum which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a mammal living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle. • NEW A non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum. • NEW Food chain diagram for the common brushtail possum. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the common brushtail possum writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Common Brushtail Possum: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also availa
Mudskipper Fish: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Mudskipper Fish: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the mudskipper fish which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a fish living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle. • NEW A non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • NEW A glossary for the non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish. • NEW Mudskipper fish food chain diagram. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the mudskipper fish writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Mudskipper Fish: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available!
Southern Cassowary: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4
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Southern Cassowary: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 3/4

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About this unit: This is a ten-lesson unit of English work based on the reading and writing of a non-chronological report. It is intended for Lower Key Stage 2. This unit follows the 2014 National Curriculum objectives which are outlined below. The English objectives covered by this unit are highlighted in yellow. The ten lessons in this unit allow children to explore, discuss and understand a non-chronological report. During the first week children will explore a non-chronological report based on the southern cassowary which is an amazing animal living in Australia! Through guided and shared activities children will write their own version of this text ensuring they have included the correct language and organisational features. In the second week, children will carry out their own research into an Australian animal of their own choice. Children will then apply what they have learned in the first week and plan, write and edit a non-chronological report based on the Australian animal that they have chosen and then they will write a non-chronological report independently. Alternatively, in the second week, children could focus on a bird living in the United Kingdom. This would allow children to explore the similarities and differences between the two animals in science lessons. What is included? • A sheet with the National Curriculum English objectives for Y3/4 which are highlighted to help track and assess the progress of the class; to track coverage of the English curriculum and to show what objectives the unit covers. • NEW Printable child-friendly learning objectives for children’s books. • Non-chronological report planning for 10 days including possible science cross-curricular links. • NEW Now includes a PowerPoint containing the lesson structure and learning activities for all 10 lessons of the unit which can be presented to the children. The PowerPoint design and content can be adjusted to suit the needs of a class. • A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary which includes details about its appearance, habitat, diet and lifecycle. • A non-chronological report about the southern cassowary that has been simplified for lower-achieving children. • A glossary for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary. • Boxing-up plan for the non-chronological report about the southern cassowary (differentiated on two levels but there is a writing frame for lower-achieving children). • Non-chronological report about the southern cassowary writing frame for lower-achieving children. • Success Criteria for non-chronological reports (differentiated on three levels). • Flexible boxing-up plan for independent research into an Australian animal or an animal living in the United Kingdom (differentiated on three levels). Please Note: Southern Cassowary: Non-Chronological Report Planning for Year 5/6 is also available on TES!
Science: Living things and their Habitats: Australian Animals
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Science: Living things and their Habitats: Australian Animals

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This fantastic Australian Animals Quiz Bundle contains 7 Quizzes for the following animals: Brush-tailed Possum Dingo Kangaroo Koala Mudskipper Fish Platypus Tasmanian Devil Questions are based on each animal’s appearance, habitat, life cycle and adaptations. Each Animal Quiz has a script for the teacher including the questions and answers Each Australian Animal Quiz is presented in two ways: As a PowerPoint for whole class participation; As a set of Quiz Cards intended for a pair-share starter activity where children answer the questions and then swap cards. This process is then repeated until they have answered several questions each. National Curriculum Links: Science: Year 3/4/5: Animals, including Humans; Year 4/5/6: Living things and their Habitats; Year 6: Evolution and Inheritance.