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Herbivores, Carnivores & Omnivores
CONCEPTUALClassify common animals as carnivores (eat meat), herbivores (eat plants), or omnivores (eat both)
Mastery Evidence
- Define carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore in own words
- Sort at least six common animals into the three diet groups
- Give a reason for each sorting decision based on what the animal eats
Assessment Prompt
“Can [child] explain why a cat is a carnivore, a rabbit is a herbivore, and a bear is an omnivore?”
Curriculum Standards1 alignment
Y1.Sci.A.2The national curriculum in EnglandIdentify carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
identify and name a variety of common animals that are carnivores, herbivores and omnivores
Science · Key Stage 1
Unlocks5
- Predator Hunting StrategiessoftAges 7—9
- Types of TeethsoftAges 8—9
- Plant-Eaters vs Meat-EaterssoftAges 5—7
- Animal NutritionsoftAges 7—8
- Simple Food ChainshardAges 6—7