This Year 5 Are Gestation Periods the Same in All Mammals? lesson is the final lesson in the Year 5 Animals including Humans science unit. Use it to teach your class about the differences in gestation periods in a range of mammals, large and small.

The lesson begins with key vocabulary and a retrieval activity to help children remember what they have learned previously. This is followed by a hook, the main teaching and two tasks related to the lesson. At the end of the lesson there is a chance to 'meet' an obstetrician to find out about the work they do.

Download this lesson to ensure that your class continues to learn science in a carefully planned, engaging way.