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Human

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Key Stage 1

Meaning

 
A diagram of a male human.

A human is a type of mammal with large brains and that walks on two legs.

Singular Noun: Human
Plural Noun: Humans

About Humans

A human has very little fur.
Humans wear clothes to help keep warm.
Humans build and live in houses to protect them from the conditions outside.
You should be able to point to these parts of the human body:
  • Head
  • Face
  • Neck
  • Shoulders
  • Arm
  • Elbow
  • Hand
  • Fingers and Thumbs
  • Leg
  • Knee
  • Foot

Key Stage 2

Meaning

A human is a type of mammal with large brains and that walks on two legs.

Lifecycle of a Human

A human starts as a foetus in the womb. When a human is born it starts as a baby. When humans start to walk they are called toddlers. A human becomes a child next.
When a human child reaches puberty they are called an adolescent. After puberty a human is called an adult. A very old adult is called an 'elderly' person.

Organ Systems

Organ systems are groups of organs that work together to do a specific job.
Humans have a number of organ systems including:

Key Stage 3

Meaning

A human is a type of mammal with large brains and that walks on two legs.

Organ Systems

Organ systems are groups of organs that work together to do a specific job.
Humans have a number of organ systems including:

Beyond the Curriculum