Vertebrates and Invertebrates

By the end of this unit, students will be able to:

  • identify and describe features of vertebrates and invertebrates;
  • use the term ‘vertebrates’ and ‘invertebrates’ to describe animals with and without spine;
  • identify and name familiar animals from insect, spider and soft-bodied invertebrate groups;
  • group animals based on easily identifiable features.

 

Curriculum Alignment: Year 4 Science: Living things and their habitats

  • recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.