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

Lesson Plan: Animal Groups

Subject

Science

Topic

Animal Groups

Grade

Year 1 (Grade 1)

Age Group

6-7 years old

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Identify and categorize different animal groups (mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians).
• Describe key characteristics of each animal group.
• Engage in group discussions and activities to reinforce understanding of animal classifications.

Materials

• Pictures of various animals (cutouts or digital images)
• Chart paper and markers
• Animal classification chart
• Worksheets for group activity
• Projector (if using digital images)

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for Grade 1, focusing on the classification of organisms and understanding life science.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Animal Groups	5	Begin with a brief introduction explaining animal groups. Show examples using images and ask students what they think defines each group.
2	Discussion of Characteristics	10	Discuss the characteristics of each animal group. Use images to show examples of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians. Engage students in conversation about what makes each group unique.
3	Group Activity	10	Divide the class into small groups. Give each group pictures of different animals. Ask them to categorize the animals into the correct groups on chart paper. Provide guidance and support as needed.
4	Review and Conclusion	5	Review the groups created by students and discuss any misconceptions. Summarize key points of the lesson and reinforce the characteristics of each group.
5	Homework Assignment	0	Assign students to find one animal from each group at home and draw or bring a picture for the next class. Remind them that it will be checked individually without presentations.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to think about animals they see in their everyday lives.
• Use interactive questioning throughout to keep students engaged.
• Observe group dynamics during the activity to ensure all students participate.

Lesson script