
Fully resourced for interactive learning | Ideal for 60-minute lessons
This outstanding-rated Key Stage 2 science lesson explores the fascinating world of animal classification, encouraging students to compare and contrast the characteristics of various animal groups, including humans. With creative activities, this lesson will deepen their understanding of how animals adapt to their environments.
Designed for Key Stage 2 pupils, this lesson meets National Curriculum objectives for science and can be used in regular lessons, cross-curricular projects, or as part of an animal classification unit.
What’s included:
✔ A comprehensive lesson plan with clear learning objectives, success criteria, and structured activities
✔ An engaging PowerPoint presentation with visuals and key concepts to support the lesson
✔ Activity sheets that allow students to sort animals into groups based on characteristics (skin, legs, wings, etc.)
✔ A mind map activity for pupils to record their current knowledge about animals and their features
✔ Fascinating facts about animal characteristics for the plenary session
Why this lesson stands out:
✔ Provides an in-depth exploration of animal groups and their distinctive features
✔ Encourages critical thinking and group discussions about animal similarities and differences
✔ Ideal for engaging pupils in interactive, hands-on learning
✔ Ready-to-use with minimal prep, making it perfect for teachers and science specialists
✔ Supports understanding of adaptation and survival strategies across species
Perfect for:
- Key Stage 2 science lessons
- Exploring animal classification and features
- Cross-curricular learning about animals
- Creative, interactive science activities
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Tags: KS2 Science, Animal Classification, Animal Groups, Animal Adaptation, Animal Features, Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Insects, Animals, Animal Behaviour, Animal Survival, Education
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