Describing Invertebrates - English and Science

Students explore the features of invertebrates using descriptive language. They begin by exploring the value of descriptive terms (adjectives) in describing unfamiliar objects. They are then introduced to invertebrates and work in groups to generate a list of descriptive words and terms for familiar invertebrates. Students then head outside to observe an invertebrate and work independently to observe and describe this invertebrate. They then team up with a classmate to share their descriptions and their classmate has to draw the invertebrate based on the description provided by their partner. Finally, students create a ‘Who Am I?’ text around their invertebrate.