Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow and meet their needs.
19 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO1Define the terms: • Mimic/mimicking
• Protection
• Living things
• Non-living things
• Defence
• Camouflage
• Grow
• Nutrients
• Predators
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO2Name and describe some living and non-living things in the environment
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO3Identify and name some characteristics of living things (e.g. they grow, need nutrients and reproduce).
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO4Name and describe the external parts of local animals and plants and discuss their functions.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-ELO2
Read texts and use media to determine patterns in behaviour of parent and offspring that help offspring survive.
15 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO20Define the terms: • Protect
• Signal
• Offspring
• Survive
• Behaviour
• Parents
• Respond
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO21Name and identify the offspring of some common animals.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO22Identify signals offspring make (crying, chirping, whining, and other vocalisations).
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-ELO3
Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like their parents.
14 specific outcomes
Specific Curriculum Outcomes
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO35Define the terms: • Parent
• Roots
• Leaves
• Stems
• Fruits
• Flowers
• body coverings
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO36Identify the properties of plants that allow you to distinguish between parents and offspring.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO37Identify the properties of animals that allow you to distinguish between parents and offspring.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO5Identify and describe natural defences that local animals use to help them survive (spines, camouflage etc.).
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO6Describe mimicking in their own words (possibly copy).
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO7Give examples of how humans mimic plants and/or animals to solve problems.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO8Identify some human problems that have been solved by mimicking how plants and /or animals use their external parts.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO9Classify some common things as either: living or non-living.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO10Observe examples of how plants and/or animals use their external parts for survival, growth and to meet their needs.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO11Communicate properties of mimicked plants and animals by observing and describing.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO12Use simple materials to design a solution to a human problem using examples from the external parts of plants and or animals.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO13Construct a simple model of a gadget designed to solve the problem and test its effectiveness.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO14Appreciate that the external parts of plants and animals have inspired technological designs.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO15Demonstrate a continuing interest and more informed curiosity in the link between nature and technological design.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO16Willingly participate in classroom discussions and group activities with peers.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO17Show a respect for living things while making observations of any live animal or plant specimen.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO18Observe all applicable safety measures when interacting with plant/animal specimens or using tools.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO19Display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges when conducting practical and group work.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO23Describe how different patterns in behaviour teach survival skills. Skills
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO24Observe (either first-hand or through media) how parents and offspring behave to help them to survive.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO25Demonstrate through roleplay the patterns of behaviour that offspring make and the parent’s responses.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO26Infer from the offspring’s signal, the parent’s response (e.g. feeding, comforting and protecting the offspring)
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO27Interpret sounds and pictures to make judgements about parent/offspring behaviours.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO28Communicate their observations of parent offspring behaviours.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO29Appreciate that parents and offspring work together to survive.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO30Show respect for the parents & offspring, observed by treating them with care.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO31While making observations students will show concern for safety.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO32Appreciate what human parents do for their children to make sure they thrive.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO33When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO34Participate actively in classroom discussions.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO38Observe and compare (either firsthand or media) how young animals and plants are like, but not exactly like their parents.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO39Collect and record evidence that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO40Compare and contrast parents and offspring who don’t have the same features.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO41Work collaboratively with peers as you observe physical features of living things.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO42Communicate ideas with new vocabulary.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO43Respect for evidence arising in experiments and demonstrations.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO44Care and respect for living things.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO45When conducting practical and group work, display sensitivity and offer assistance to peers who may have physical or learning challenges.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO46Participate actively in classroom discussions.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO47Appreciation that young plants and animals are like but not exactly like their parents.
SCIENCE-G1-SFI-SCO48Work in the classroom with concerns for safety
