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KS1 Science: Animals

In this series of short videos a group of children explore the KS1 science topic Animals.

Key aspects of this curriculum topic are covered including the characteristics of each animal group, contrasting life cycles, and what all animals need to survive.

Narrated by Maddie Moate and featuring expert advice from zoologist, Yussef Rafik, each of the films combines live action and animation to explore the topic in a clear, age-appropriate manner.

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A group of children explore animal groups and identify the key characteristics of each.

What is an animal?

This video explores the contrasting life cycles of a number of different animals, revealing how their appearance changes.

How do animals grow?

Explores what all living things need to survive and the characteristics of herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.

What do animals need to survive?
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Where next?

We've assembled the best creature clips from across the BBC to excite pupils about the animal kingdom, from the smallest fish to the tallest giraffes.

The animal kingdom

Bitesize

Use these Bitesize resources to set homework, independent study tasks or to consolidate learning for your pupils.

Bitesize

Newsround

The latest news stories from Newsround to share in the classroom.

Newsround
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