Science·Animals of the World·conceptual
Wild, Farm & Pet Animals
Understand the difference between wild animals, farm animals, and pets — wild animals find their own food and shelter in nature; farm animals are kept by people for food, wool, or eggs; pets are animals people keep for companionship — and know that wild animals should be observed from a distance
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
- Sorts animals into wild, farm, and pet categories with examples
- Explains one key difference between each category
- Understands that wild animals should be observed, not approached
Assessment prompt
If Wild, Farm & Pet Animals sees a fox in the garden, can they explain that it's a wild animal — different from their pet cat or a farm sheep — and that wild animals look after themselves and shouldn't be touched?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.