Introduction: The unit on animals is designed to help primary 3 children learn about different types of animals, their habitats, and characteristics. The unit will be taught over a period of 4 weeks, with 3 lessons per week. The lessons will be interactive and engaging, with a focus on hands-on activities and group work.

Lesson Outline:

Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Animals Objective: To introduce the concept of animals and their characteristics Activities: - Watch a video on animals - Group discussion on different types of animals - Worksheet on animal characteristics

Lesson 2: Animal Habitats Objective: To learn about different animal habitats Activities: - Watch a video on animal habitats - Group discussion on different types of habitats - Worksheet on matching animals to their habitats

Lesson 3: Animal Adaptations Objective: To learn about how animals adapt to their environment Activities: - Watch a video on animal adaptations - Group discussion on different types of adaptations - Worksheet on matching animals to their adaptations

Week 2: Lesson 1: Mammals Objective: To learn about different types of mammals Activities: - Watch a video on mammals - Group discussion on different types of mammals - Worksheet on matching mammals to their characteristics

Lesson 2: Birds Objective: To learn about different types of birds Activities: - Watch a video on birds - Group discussion on different types of birds - Worksheet on matching birds to their characteristics

Lesson 3: Fish Objective: To learn about different types of fish Activities: - Watch a video on fish - Group discussion on different types of fish - Worksheet on matching fish to their characteristics

Week 3: Lesson 1: Reptiles Objective: To learn about different types of reptiles Activities: - Watch a video on reptiles - Group discussion on different types of reptiles - Worksheet on matching reptiles to their characteristics

Lesson 2: Insects Objective: To learn about different types of insects Activities: - Watch a video on insects - Group discussion on different types of insects - Worksheet on matching insects to their characteristics

Lesson 3: Amphibians Objective: To learn about different types of amphibians Activities: - Watch a video on amphibians - Group discussion on different types of amphibians - Worksheet on matching amphibians to their characteristics

Week 4: Lesson 1: Endangered Animals Objective: To learn about endangered animals and their conservation Activities: - Watch a video on endangered animals - Group discussion on endangered animals and their conservation - Worksheet on matching endangered animals to their habitats

Lesson 2: Animal Sounds Objective: To learn about different animal sounds Activities: - Watch a video on animal sounds - Group discussion on different animal sounds - Worksheet on matching animals to their sounds

Lesson 3: Animal Quiz Objective: To assess the children’s understanding of the unit on animals Activities: - Animal quiz - Group discussion on the quiz

Questioning: - What are the different types of animals? - What are the characteristics of different animals? - What are the different types of habitats? - How do animals adapt to their environment? - What are the different types of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, and amphibians? - What are endangered animals and how can we conserve them? - What are the different animal sounds?

Assessment: - Worksheets - Animal quiz

Differentiation: - Visual aids - Group work - Hands-on activities - Simplified worksheets for children with learning difficulties

Plenary: - Group discussion on the unit on animals - Reflection on what the children have learned

Resources: - Video on animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on animal habitats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJvVZfLJjw - Video on animal adaptations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJvVZfLJjw - Video on mammals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on birds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on fish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on reptiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on insects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on amphibians: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uk7gSv9ZzCc - Video on endangered animals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJvVZfLJjw - Video on animal sounds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvJvVZfLJjw - Worksheets: https://www.twinkl.com/resources/animals/animals-worksheets/animals-worksheets-primary