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Unit Overview

Everyday Science: Living Things

Part of the scientific thinking track — this unit builds Everyday Science: Living Things in a way that is playful and hands-on.

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Why it matters for the future

Cultivates the scientific reasoning that drives innovation and CSS/PMS success.

🧠 Skills & Topics

Identification

Plants vs Animals.

Observe & Explain

Seeing how Everyday Science: Living Things works in nature.

Inquiry & Questioning

Asking why and what-if about Everyday Science: Living Things.

🎯 Learning Outcomes

  • Identifies living things
  • Recognises and names the key ideas in Everyday Science: Living Things
  • Joins in Everyday Science: Living Things activities with growing confidence
  • Talks about Everyday Science: Living Things using simple words

🎲 Suggested Activities

  1. 1Run a simple, safe experiment to discover Everyday Science: Living Things
  2. 2Sing a song or rhyme about Everyday Science: Living Things
  3. 3Draw and talk about Everyday Science: Living Things

✅ How Learning is Checked

  • ◆Teacher observation during play and daily routines
  • ◆Show-and-tell or picture-pointing check
  • ◆Participation star chart
🧰 Materials
Flashcards and picture cardsCrayons, paper and safe craft itemsStory props or soft toys
🔑 Key Vocabulary
IdentificationObserve & ExplainInquiry & Questioning

👨‍👩‍👧 At Home — for Parents

Weave Everyday Science: Living Things into play and daily routines — point it out, name it, and praise every attempt. Ten relaxed minutes a day beats long drills.

🍎 In the Classroom — for Teachers

Hook with a song or object, model Everyday Science: Living Things in play, then let children explore in pairs. Assess by observation and keep it joyful and movement-rich.

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