Charles Darwin KS1 Assembly and Lesson

An engaging KS1 assembly on Charles Darwin’s life and achievements. Includes the complete PowerPoint assembly, reasoning questions, differentiated follow up writing resources and opportunities for discussion.

Involve the students with the interactive questions and inspire them to become scientists. Includes differentiated follow up writing activities with all the necessary resources.

Can be used on Darwin’s birthday February 12th or for starting a topic on famous scientists or explorers.

Key teaching points covered:

• Darwin’s beliefs
• Darwin’s early life and careers
• His big break at 22
• Adventures around the world
• Darwin’s theories and the public’s views
• His characteristics for success
• Impact on the world
• Darwin’s family life
• Celebrating Darwin

Lots of opportunities for discussion and higher level thinking. All concepts explained clearly.

3 differentiated writing resources included to extend the assembly/input into a full lesson. Give your pupils opportunities to imaginatively respond to his amazing life.

Perfect for year 1 and year 2.

All reviews welcome.

Check out my other popular KS1 science resources:

• Science Week Assembly
• Science Week Posters
• Science Week Investigations