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Which subject	Science
What topic	Features of animals
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Features of Animals

Subject

Science

Topic

Features of Animals

Grade/Age Group

Year 1

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Science, focusing on the content descriptor ACSSU211: "Living things have personal features and grow, survive and reproduce."

Objectives

• Students will be able to identify and describe various features of animals.
• Students will develop observational skills through the exploration of animal characteristics.
• Students will enhance their vocabulary related to animal features.

Materials

• Pictures of different animals (e.g., mammals, birds, reptiles)
• Worksheet for animal features
• Colored pencils or crayons
• Whiteboard and markers

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic of animal features. Show pictures and ask students about what they notice.
2	Group Discussion	5 mins	In small groups, discuss different features of various animals. Provide guiding questions.
3	Presentation	5 mins	Share group findings with the class. Highlight key features noted by students.
4	Independent Activity	10 mins	Students complete the worksheet where they draw an animal and label its features.
5	Review and Reflection	5 mins	Review the main features discussed. Ask students to share what they learned without presenting their worksheets.
6	Homework Assignment	5 mins	Assign students to find an animal at home and write 2-3 sentences about its features for the next class.

Assessment

• Observe students during group discussions to assess understanding.
• Check completed worksheets for accuracy in identifying animal features.
• Review homework assignments for comprehension of the topic.

Homework

• Students will choose an animal and write 2-3 sentences describing its features to be submitted in the next lesson. Homework will be checked without requiring students to present it in front of the class.

Additional Notes

• Adapt materials as necessary for students with diverse learning needs.
• Encourage students to use descriptive language when discussing animal features.

Lesson script