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Wonderful Wings

Be inspired by one of nature's greatest and most versatile inventions - the wing! Get ready to learn about different types of wing, how they are used and the benefits that flight has for various species. 

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Summary

Wings are one of nature's greatest inventions and have enabled certain groups of animals to become some of the most successful in the world.

Wonderful Wings will teach you all about the animals that use wings, how they vary between these groups, the success that they can bring, and lots of fun skills along the way through exciting games and activities. 

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National Curriculum Links

  • Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals.
  • Describe and compare the structure of a variety of common animals (fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including pets).
  • Identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement.
  • Recognise that living things can be grouped in a variety of ways.
  • Identify how animals and plants are adapted to suit their environment in different ways and that adaptation may lead to evolution.
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Session Plan

Wonderful Wings Session Plan

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