Semester 1 - Living Things and Breeding

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Unit Summary

The Competency Standard for this unit requires children to understand how the breeding of living things

The Basic Competencies cover: 

  • Describe the development and growth of humans from infancy to old age
  • Describe the physical development characteristics of boys and girls
  • Identify ways of propagating plants and animals Identifying ways of human breeding

This unit has been written by

Heather Bingham

Heather qualified with a first-class honours degree in climate science from the University of East Anglia. Since, she has joined Developing Experts as a writer and presenter, specialising in earth and environmental sciences.

She is also an internationally published science author, having written a series of CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) digital textbooks aimed at improving learners’ understanding of English whilst igniting an interest in science.

Jonathan Badgery

Jonathan is a leading science writer and presenter. Having attended military school in the UK, Jon attended the University of East Anglia in the UK, where he gained his BSc in Chemical Physics. Following this, Jon completed his PGCE (Post-graduate Certificate of Education), teaching science and leading physics in large city secondary schools in the UK.

Jon is a passionate scientist and specialises in science communication; delivering CPD workshops, science lectures, shows and community science days.

Mike Linley

Mike studied zoology and botany at Durham University and followed this with 3 years of postgraduate study at Bristol University with the Science Research Council.

Mike uses his vast experience to add knowledge and engagement to Developing Experts, particularly within the disciplines of biology and zoology. He has over 20 years TV production experience, including writing and producing nature programmes for the Disney channel and, for a period of time, was Sir David Attenborough’s scientific advisor.

Paul Usher

Paul studied English Literature at Nottingham Trent University and gained his PGCE (Post-graduate Certificate of Education) at the University of East Anglia. Following this, Paul had a successful teaching career, leading English across two large secondary schools and then becoming Vice Principal. He has led several schemes in cross-curricular literacy and has also led teaching and learning in a school, overseeing teacher training and development. Paul has also lectured at universities for graduate teachers.

At Developing Experts, Paul oversees the strategic direction of the curriculum and uses his creativity to structure the teaching and learning strategy. He also edits for accuracy in literacy and liaises with translation services to ensure a high-quality end product.

Enquiry Approach - Research

Using information from a variety of sources to answer scientific questions.

Enquiry Skill - Interpreting and communicating results

Using information, results and data to present findings, including oral and written explanations.

Enquiry Approach - Identifying, grouping & classifying

Using observations, data and findings to name, label and organise items in a variety of ways.

Enquiry Skill - Interpreting and communicating results

Using information, results and data to present findings, including oral and written explanations.

Enquiry Approach - Problem-solving

Applying prior scientific knowledge to solve problems and answer further questions.

Enquiry Skill - Interpreting and communicating results

Using information, results and data to present findings, including oral and written explanations.

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