ScienceOrganisms & Life ProcessesAges 5–6
Herbivores, Carnivores & Omnivores
Classify common animals as carnivores (eat meat), herbivores (eat plants), or omnivores (eat both)
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Can your child explain why a cat is a carnivore, a rabbit is a herbivore, and a bear is an omnivore?
Classify common animals as carnivores (eat meat), herbivores (eat plants), or omnivores (eat both)
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Herbivores, Carnivores & OmnivoresConceptual concept
Check understanding
- Define carnivore, herbivore, and omnivore in own words
- Sort at least six common animals into the three diet groups
- Give a reason for each sorting decision based on what the animal eats
“Can your child explain why a cat is a carnivore, a rabbit is a herbivore, and a bear is an omnivore?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Conceptual
- Subject
- Science
- Domain
- Organisms & Life Processes
- Age range
- Ages 5–6
Standards
uk-nc-2013:Y1.Sci.A.2