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KS1 Science: Animals - A newt’s life

Information on a newt’s life cycle. It complements our book ‘Wings, paws, scales and claws’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit

This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets:

Year 1 Science: Animals
Statutory
Identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals
Notes and guidance (non-statutory)
Pupils should become familiar with the common names of some fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including those that are kept as pets.

Year 2 Science: Animals
Statutory
Notice that animals, including humans, have offspring which grow into adults
Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air)
Notes and guidance (non-statutory)
The following examples might be used: egg, chick, chicken; egg, caterpillar, pupa, butterfly; spawn, tadpole, frog; lamb, sheep. Growing into adults can include reference to baby, toddler, child, teenager, adult.