Science
Organisms & Life Processes
Language
7–9 yrs
Animal Classification Vocabulary
动物分类词汇
Description
Use vocabulary for classifying animals and describing life cycles — vertebrate, invertebrate, mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish, insect, arachnid, larva, pupa, metamorphosis, gestation, offspring, complete metamorphosis, incomplete metamorphosis — and apply these correctly when sorting and comparing organisms
Mastery Evidence
- Correctly classify a set of animals as vertebrates or invertebrates, then into more specific groups
- Use 'metamorphosis' correctly to describe insect and amphibian life cycles and distinguish complete from incomplete metamorphosis
- Compare a mammal's life cycle with an insect's using precise vocabulary
Assessment Prompt
Does your child know the difference between a vertebrate and an invertebrate — and could they sort a list of animals into the right group?
Prerequisites 0
No prerequisites (entry-level topic)
