Looking for a clear and engaging KS1 science lesson on animal classification? This ready-to-teach resource is designed for Year 2 and focuses on sorting woodland animals into vertebrates and invertebrates, helping children meet key objectives from the National Curriculum for Science.
Using familiar animals and simple language, this lesson introduces pupils to the basics of classification in a fun and accessible way. Perfect for teaching the “living things and their habitats” unit, it also includes strong cross-curricular links with English through vocabulary development and writing support.
What’s included:
A presentation that clearly explains the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates using woodland animal examples.
Differentiated Sorting Worksheets: One version with animal names and
one simplified version with pictures for visual learners and EAL support
Model Writing Sample: Supports cross-curricular English objectives with a sample of topic writing.
Word Bank: Reinforces key scientific vocabulary.
Knowledge Organiser (KS1 Science) : A one-page reference to support revision and understanding.
Why This Resource Works:
Aligned with the Year 2 Science curriculum (KS1 National Curriculum)
Covers essential knowledge for living things and their habitats
Differentiated for whole-class teaching, group work, or individual tasks
Ideal for cross-curricular planning with English/literacy
Supports science vocabulary and writing outcomes
Whether you’re introducing the topic or reinforcing it later in the term, this lesson is ideal for animal classification for KS1.
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Classifying Animals Bundle
Discover two invaluable tools for teaching animal classification. Our first resource aids students in distinguishing between vertebrates and invertebrates, laying the groundwork for understanding the animal kingdom's diverse categories. Delve deeper with our second resource, where learners progress to categorizing vertebrates into mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds, enhancing their comprehension of animal diversity. Includes: lesson slides worksheets challenges knowledge organisers word banks Perfect for key stage one learning.
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Living things and their habitat bundle - year 2
Three great resources to help you meet the learning outcomes for living things and their habitats. Classifying animals parts 1 and 2. In part 1 children will classify vertebrates and invertebrates from a woodland habitat. In part 2 children will further classify vertebrates from a woodland habitat. Each part contains a worksheet in words and with pictures plus examples of writing children can undertake within the subject. Habitats is about getting children ready to write about how animals, from the woodland, are suited to their habitat. It includes picture prompts, examples of what the writing could look like and a word bank. Lots of challenge in each resource allowing for greater depth learning.
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