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The Sense of Touch and the Skin
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
6 lessons
Goal
Explain how the skin acts as the organ of touch and investigate texture, temperature, and pressure.
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How Our Skin Helps Us Feel
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Curriculum Framework
3rd Grade · Science · UK National Curriculum
1
8 lessons
Identifying Common Mammals
Identify and name a variety of common wild, domestic, and pet mammals.
2
8 lessons
Identifying Common Birds
Identify and name a variety of common garden, woodland, wetland, and flightless birds.
3
8 lessons
Identifying Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish
Distinguish between cold-blooded animal groups: fish, amphibians, and reptiles.
4
7 lessons
Carnivores in the Animal Kingdom
Identify and describe carnivores, their diets, hunting structures, and tooth adaptations.
5
7 lessons
Herbivores in the Animal Kingdom
Identify and describe herbivores, their plant diets, grazing behaviours, and tooth adaptations.
6
7 lessons
Omnivores and Diet Comparisons
Identify omnivores and compare the diets and physical adaptations of carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores.
7
8 lessons
Comparing Animal Body Structures
Describe and compare the physical anatomy, body coverings, and movement parts across animal groups.
8
7 lessons
The Human Body: Head, Trunk, and Limbs
Identify, name, draw, and label the basic external parts of the human body.
9
6 lessons
The Sense of Sight and the Eyes
Explain how the eyes enable sight and investigate visual perception and eye care.
10
7 lessons
The Sense of Hearing and the Ears
Explain how ears enable hearing and explore pitch, volume, sound localisation, and ear safety.
11
6 lessons
The Sense of Touch and the Skin
Explain how the skin acts as the organ of touch and investigate texture, temperature, and pressure.
12
7 lessons
The Senses of Taste and Smell
Investigate how the nose and tongue work together to detect smells and flavours.
13
7 lessons
Sensory Investigations and Animal Comparisons
Synthesise learning across body parts, senses, and animal classifications through scientific enquiry.