Science·Animals of the World·conceptual
Animal Record-Holders
Know some of the world's animal record-holders — the blue whale is the largest animal ever, the cheetah is the fastest land animal, the bee hummingbird is the smallest bird, the giraffe is the tallest — and compare their sizes to familiar objects
Suggested ages 5–7
Learning journey
Your child is discovering the amazing diversity of animals around the world — learning how they have babies, find shelter, use camouflage, and adapt to different environments from deserts to polar regions.
Evidence of understanding
- Names at least 4 animal record-holders with their record (fastest, biggest, tallest, smallest, etc.)
- Compares an animal's size or ability to a familiar reference
- Shows enthusiasm for superlative animal facts
Assessment prompt
If you ask Animal Record-Holders which animal is the fastest or the biggest in the world, can they name some record-holders like the cheetah or blue whale and compare their size to something familiar, like 'a blue whale is as long as three buses'?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.