Ocean Heroes KS2 Classification

Fully-resourced lesson developing classification skills using the amazing life in seagrass meadows.

This lesson takes your class on an underwater adventure to the seagrass meadows off Sicily and brings marine biology to life in the KS2 classroom.

Students will take the role of junior marine biologists:

• Dive into a hidden world: Take a virtual plunge into the seagrass meadows surrounding Sicily, and discover this lesser-known but incredibly important underwater habitat teeming with life.
• Become sea creature detectives: Equip your young explorers with the tools to identify and classify the diverse array of creatures calling seagrass meadows home. From fish to crustaceans to reptiles, students will sharpen their observation skills and learn to spot key characteristics.
• Master the art of classification: Guide your class through the exciting process of grouping sea creatures based on observable features.
• Start to use classification keys: Introduce the concept of classification keys in a fun, hands-on way. Students will feel like real scientists as they use these tools to identify and categorize the unique inhabitants of seagrass meadows.
• Uncover nature’s secrets: As they explore this underwater world, students will also learn about the crucial role seagrass plays in our oceans and climate, connecting this lesson to broader environmental themes.

This lesson brilliantly aligns with the KS2 Science curriculum, focusing on classification skills and the use of keys. It offers a perfect blend of scientific inquiry and environmental awareness, encouraging students to think critically about biodiversity and ecosystems.

By the end of this underwater expedition, your students will:

• Confidently identify key features of seagrass habitats and their inhabitants
• Demonstrate improved skills in grouping organisms based on observable characteristics
• Show proficiency in using classification keys to identify marine life

See the full Ocean Heroes KS2 unit on TES.

Curriculum links
Science KS2
• Group organisms based on characteristics
• Use classification keys