Science·Organisms & Life Processes·conceptual
Human Life Stages
Describe the changes as humans develop to old age, including the stages of the human life cycle
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is learning how plant and animal body parts help them survive and grow, while exploring the human life cycle and how our senses help us understand and respond to the world.
Evidence of understanding
- Name the main stages of human development: baby, toddler, child, teenager, adult, elderly
- Describe key changes at puberty (growth spurt, body changes)
- Explain that old age brings changes like reduced strength, greying hair, and slower healing
Assessment prompt
Can Human Life Stages describe the main stages of a human life — from baby to toddler to child to teenager to adult to old age — and some changes at each stage?
Standards alignment
Y5.Sci.A.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Human development to old age
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2