Year 1 Common Animals Science Lesson (Common Animals – Lesson 2)
Year 1 common animals science lesson – in this lesson, children learn about the features of UK mammals by comparing ears, tails, teeth and more. Through observation, discussion and creative tasks, they begin to understand how to describe animal structure in simple scientific terms.
Children look closely at four familiar mammals – rabbit, fox, hedgehog and badger – and use descriptive vocabulary to talk about their similarities and differences. The lesson includes an engaging art activity where children create a paper plate mammal puppet to support discussion and vocabulary rehearsal.
Lesson includes:
- Interactive slides introducing UK mammals and prompting discussion
- Detailed lesson plan with curriculum links, misconceptions and assessment questions
- Instructions for making a paper plate mammal craft
- Opportunities for spoken language, writing and observation
This Year 1 common animals science lesson encourages curiosity, comparison and scientific language through hands-on learning. It helps children notice key physical features and builds the groundwork for later lessons on diet and classification.
Curriculum links include describing and comparing the structure of common animals, including pets. The lesson also revisits the idea of animal groups and builds on children’s understanding of mammals.
