Lesson Title: Salmon Life Cycle introduction

Class: KS2 Topic: Salmon Life Cycle

Time Allocation: 30mins

Learning Intentions Pupils will become familiar with the

names of different stages of the life cycle of the salmon

Pupils will be able to identify the different stages of the life cycle of the salmon

Success Criteria Identify and name different stages of

the life cycle

Key Vocabulary Egg Alevin Adult Spawning Adult

Fry Smolt Predator Threat Journey

Introduction Discuss what a life cycle is and recall any life cycles covered previously.

Resources PowerPoint Worksheets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV30UZ9aF04

Development (Activity) Go through PowerPoint presentation taking time to discuss thinking points. Pupils will complete worksheet labelling stages of life cycle.

Key Questions What are the names of each stage? What happens at ***** stage?

Plenary Watch video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV30UZ9aF04

Identify what you know in the song

Differentiation Differentiated worksheets provided

Extension Complete differentiated worksheet matching name of stage with description/picture Divide into groups and make poster presentations

Other Notes