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Year 2 - Animals, including humans

Add some context to your Year 2 Science learning by taking it outdoors! Linking with children’s previous life experiences, these outdoor lessons will provide your children with memorable learning and deepen their understanding of animal and human growth, as well as how to look after themselves.

Understanding animal and human growth

LO: To understand that young animals and humans grow into adults.

During this outdoor lesson, your children will use their own life experiences and observations to focus on human growth, using practical, large-scale activities that promote discussion.

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Understanding the needs of humans for survival

LO: To understand the basic needs of humans for survival.

Use this creative and unique outdoor lesson to explore with your children their basic needs for survival. With no preparation needed and resources found in your school or grounds, this lesson is simple to slot into your lesson sequence.

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Understanding the importance of hygiene

LO: To understand the importance of hygiene.

Using the outdoors to provide context for the learning, this outdoor lesson gives your children the opportunity to apply their understanding to real life contexts and take part in discussion with their peers.

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Describing the importance of exercise and healthy eating for our bodies

LO: To describe the importance of exercise and healthy eating for our bodies.

During this outdoor lesson your children will explore diet and exercise, observing how their bodies respond to various activities and foods. A creative and engaging lesson that creates a memorable experience for your children with minimal preparation required.

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Mrs Davies

Amazing resources which have really helped our school be more confident in using the outdoor space to enhance the children's learning. Great, fun, easy to follow lesson plans, which link directly to the key objectives!

Sharon Taylan

The Alfresco planning hub is a fantastic resources with lesson that are easy to pick up and teach. I use them both as full lesson, lesson starters and intervention session for an LSA. Would highly recommend.

Karyn Weglarz

I am a member of the Planning Hub and I love the variety of lessons provided. Most lessons need only simple materials that I usually already have on hand. I love taking my students out with these lessons.

Amy McTague

Brilliant resources, easy to follow and adapt for learners, clear progression!

Laura Walton

The online planning hub is a lifesaver. I teach in KS1 and the children always ask when we are going outside and parents always say how excited the children are about their outdoor learning. It is exactly what I was looking for and have now been using it for several years. Thank you for such a brilliant resource!