The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
The perfect place for all your EYFS, KS1 and KS2 resources, Explore Education aims to provide you with amazing, outstanding lessons that help you to shine. Each lesson often has detailed planning, PowerPoints and differentiated resources. So whether you are looking for a maths lesson to get you through your next interview, an English lesson that will help you impress OFSTED or a history, science, RE, PSHE or PE unit to wow your class, this is the shop for you!
This Key Stage 2 lesson on identifying and comparing different types of skeletons in animals is a comprehensive resource that includes a lesson plan, PowerPoint presentation and 5 activity sheets. The lesson is designed to help students understand the different types of skeletons in animals, including endoskeletons, exoskeletons, and hydrostatic skeletons.
The lesson starts with a discussion on whether all animals have a skeleton, followed by a recap on endoskeletons. The lesson then moves on to animals that have a skeleton on the outside, which are called exoskeletons. Students will watch a video to learn more about exoskeletons and discuss the features of these animals.
Next, students will explore invertebrates in more detail by watching another video and looking at information cards about different types of invertebrates. They will learn how to use a classification key to identify different types of invertebrates.
In the first activity, students will sort images of animals according to their characteristics. In the second activity, they will use the information cards to list the key features of different invertebrates. In the third activity, they will follow the instructions on the classification key and solve it. For the challenge, students will create their own classification key.
Finally, the lesson will end with a fun game called ‘What am I?’.
Here are the highlights of this resource:
★ Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for a smooth teaching experience.
★ PowerPoint: An attractive visual aid to reinforce concepts and spark curiosity.
★ Activity 1: Sorting animal cards and titles to sort
★ Activity 2: Features of animals worksheet and information cards
★ Activity 3: Classification key worksheet and instructions
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Take your KS2 science students on a journey of discovery with this engaging lesson on classification keys! This comprehensive resource is designed to help your pupils in Years 3-6 understand how scientists organise and identify living things. Through hands-on activities and clear examples, your students will learn to use branching keys like real scientists.
What’s Included:
★ Step-by-Step Lesson Plan: A clear and concise guide to help you deliver a successful lesson on classification keys.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Slides filled with information, questions, and images to spark discussions and deepen understanding.
★ Fun Sorting Activity: A hands-on activity using pictures of colorful sweets to introduce the concept of branching keys in a fun and relatable way.
★ Example Branching Keys: Provide your students with models to analyze and learn from, including a liquorice allsorts key and an invertebrate key.
★ Differentiated Support Materials: Help all learners succeed with a lower-ability template and guidance slips for those who need extra support.
★ Visual Aids: Pictures of different invertebrates to help students make connections between features and classifications.
What Your Students Will Learn:
★ What classification is and why it’s important in science.
★ How to use and create branching keys, an essential tool for identifying and organizing living things.
★ Improved observation skills by closely examining and comparing the features of different objects and organisms.
★ How to think critically and solve problems while creating their own branching keys.
This lesson pack aligns with the national curriculum for KS2 science and focuses on classification and living things. It’s designed to be easy to use, with everything you need to teach a fun and informative lesson.
By the end of the lesson, your students will have a solid understanding of branching keys and be able to use them to identify different types of invertebrates. This is a fantastic way to spark their interest in science and get them excited about the world around them!
Enhance your science lessons with this Key Stage 2 lesson focusing on How Muscles Work. This resource provides a complete package, featuring a lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, an activity sheet, and a challenge sheet. Designed to foster a deep understanding, students will learn how muscles are attached to bones by tendons that help the muscle move by contracting and relaxing. They will also watch videos to help their understanding. The lesson uses practical application, as children follow the instructions to create a working model of a bicep and tricep with bones. For added challenge, a challenge sheet prompts the learning of facts about different muscles of the body. To end, children will play walk and talk where they will move around whilst music plays and then when the music stops they will pair with a child and answer a question about bones and muscles.
Resource Highlights:
★ Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for a smooth teaching experience.
★ PowerPoint: An attractive visual aid to reinforce concepts and spark curiosity.
★ Activity Sheet: Instructions sheet for interactive and hands-on learning.
★ Challenge Sheet: Challenge students with an additional task that requires the learning of facts about different muscles of the body.
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“This is a wonderful resource for teaching how muscles work. My students loved the activities and learned a lot. Thank you!” - Laura W.
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Do you want to teach your Key Stage 2 class the importance of the skeleton? Look no further than this lesson that covers the learning objective: I can explain why a skeleton is important to us.
This lesson includes a starter activity, a main input, two practical activities, and a plenary. The children will learn about the structure and function of the skeleton, the names of some of the bones, and how the skeleton supports and protects us. Create their own paper skeleton, label the bones, and discuss some questions. The lesson ends with a catchy skeleton song.
The PowerPoint presentation is fully editable and comes with a worksheet, an outline sheet, and a word bank. It also includes differentiation, challenge, and assessment opportunities. It is suitable for 7-11 year old children and can be adapted to suit your needs.
Included in this product:
☆ Lesson plan (with differentiation)
☆ PowerPoint
☆ Build Your Own Skeleton Worksheet
☆ Bone Name Labels
☆ Body outline sheet
☆ X-Ray Challenge sheets
This lesson is perfect for teaching science, biology, or health topics in a fun and interactive way. It will spark the children’s curiosity and interest in the human body and its amazing features. It will also develop their scientific skills of observation, classification, and reasoning.
Download this lesson today and get ready to teach your class about the skeleton!
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This outstanding science unit on electricity is specifically designed for KS2 students and covers a range of essential topics such as circuits, current, power, conductors, insulators, batteries, switches, light bulbs, and safety. With seven detailed lesson plans, this resource provides a comprehensive overview of electricity, engaging activities, and assessments to ensure students develop a solid understanding of the subject.
Overview of Lessons 1 to 7:
Lesson 1: In this introductory lesson, students will learn to recognize electrical devices and identify their power sources. They will engage in sorting activities, examine devices’ power usage, and explore alternative power sources, including renewable energy options.
Lesson 2: Students will learn how to create and record electric circuits using the correct components and connections. They will experiment with lighting bulbs and other components, accurately drawing circuit diagrams to demonstrate their understanding.
Lesson 3: This lesson focuses on explaining the operation of electrical circuits using models. Students will participate in a physical model of a circuit, understand the flow of electricity, and create annotated drawings to explain circuit behavior and component functions.
Lesson 4: Students will develop skills in identifying and correcting problems in circuits. They will analyze circuit diagrams, recognize incomplete circuits, identify causes of malfunctions, and describe the necessary modifications to make circuits work correctly.
Lesson 5: The function and operation of switches in electrical circuits will be explored in this lesson. Students will learn how switches control the flow of electricity, create circuits with switches, and accurately record their circuits using labeled drawings.
Lesson 6: In this lesson, students will investigate conductors and insulators. They will identify materials that allow or prevent the flow of electricity, explore the properties of different materials, and understand the importance of using appropriate conductors and insulators in circuits.
Lesson 7: The final lesson focuses on the safety aspects of working with electricity. Students will learn about electrical hazards, safety precautions, and responsible behavior when using electrical devices. They will understand the importance of electrical safety to protect themselves and others.
With these comprehensive lesson plans, engaging activities, and thorough assessments, this KS2 Electricity resource provides educators with a complete package to teach the fundamentals of electricity effectively.
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Do you want to teach your KS2 students about the amazing diversity of animal skeletons? Do you want to help them develop their scientific skills of observation, comparison, and classification? Do you want to challenge them to learn more about endoskeletons and other types of skeletons?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this lesson is for you!
This lesson is designed for KS2 students and covers the following objectives:
L.O.: I know that skeletons differ between animals.
Success Criteria:
★ I can name and describe the main features of an endoskeleton and give examples of animals that have one.
★ I can compare and contrast different animal skeletons and sort them into groups based on their similarities and differences.
★ I can write a comparison between two animal skeletons using scientific vocabulary and evidence.
This lesson includes:
★ A detailed lesson plan with learning objectives, success criteria, and detailed inputs
★ A PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, images, and videos
★ A worksheet for Activity 1, where students match animal skeletons to their bodies
★ Activity where children sort animal skeletons in different ways using hoops
★ A comparison sheet where children write the similarities and differences between two animal skeletons
★ Challenge sheet - information text about skeletons
This lesson is aligned with the National Curriculum for England and covers the following objective:
Identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement
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This lesson is suitable for Key Stage 2 students of all abilities and can be adapted to suit your needs. It is ideal for teaching science as a discrete subject or as part of a cross-curricular topic.
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Do you want to teach your KS2 students about the muscles of the human body and how they work? This engaging and interactive lesson will help them learn about the different types of muscles, how many muscles we have, the different muscles of the human body (such as those in our legs and face and how muscles can be voluntary or involuntary.
This lesson includes:
★ A detailed lesson plan with learning objectives, success criteria, and detailed inputs
★ A PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, diagrams, and videos
★ A worksheet for Activity 1, where students stick jigsaw pieces of muscles over a skeleton of the human body, labelling them if they can using a word mat
★ Accompanying word mat of different muscles
★ Activity cards where children complete the movement and describe the muscles they are using
★ Involuntary and voluntary muscles sorting sheet with titles
This lesson is aligned with the National Curriculum for England and covers the following objectives:
Identify that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement
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This lesson is suitable for Key Stage 2 students of all abilities and can be adapted to suit your needs. It is ideal for teaching science as a discrete subject or as part of a cross-curricular topic.
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Do you want to teach your KS2 students about the amazing diversity of animals and their characteristics? Do you want to help them compare and contrast different animal groups, including humans, using interactive and creative activities? If so, this fantastic science lesson is ideal for you!
This resource includes a comprehensive lesson plan, a stunning powerpoint and a variety of activity sheets to support your teaching. In this lesson, your students will:
★ Learn about the six main animal groups (amphibians, reptiles, mammals, fish, birds and insects) and give examples of each.
★ Sort animals into different groups based on their characteristics, such as skin, legs, wings, etc.
★ Explain how animals are similar and different from each other and from humans, and how these characteristics help them survive and adapt.
★ Create a mind map of their current knowledge of animals and their characteristics, using words and images.
★ Read some fascinating facts about animal characteristics and share them in the plenary.
This resource is designed to meet the National Curriculum objectives for science at Key Stage 2, and to develop your students’ curiosity and fascination about the natural world.
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Bring the fascinating world of woodland food chains to life with this engaging and comprehensive science lesson! Designed to meet national curriculum standards for Key Stage 2, this ready-to-teach lesson equips Year 3-6 learners with a solid understanding of how energy flows through ecosystems.
What’s Included:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives, interactive activities, and differentiation options for all abilities.
★ Interactive PowerPoint Presentation: Visually captivating slides filled with woodland images, thought-provoking questions, and key vocabulary to spark curiosity and discussion.
★ Woodland Animal & Plant Cards: Colourful, printable cards featuring a variety of woodland organisms, perfect for hands-on food chain creation activities.
★ Exemplar Answer Sheet: An easy-to-read sheet with four exemplar food chains and descriptions for children to check their own work with.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Understanding Food Chains: Students will define and explain the concept of food chains, identifying producers, consumers, and predators.
★ Building Food Chains: Students will use the provided cards to create their own woodland food chains, demonstrating the interconnectedness of living things.
★ Analysing Relationships: Students will analyse predator-prey relationships within a food chain, understanding the flow of energy.
★ Developing Scientific Vocabulary: Students will learn and use key scientific terms related to food chains and ecosystems.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science, specifically addressing food chains and interdependence within ecosystems.
★ Hands-On Learning: Students actively participate in creating food chains, fostering deeper understanding and retention.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by an experienced educator with a passion for making science fun and accessible.
★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time.
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, food chains, food webs, ecosystems, interdependence, science investigation.
Do you want to teach your students about the musculoskeletal system of animals and how it affects their movement? Do you want to engage them in a fun and hands-on investigation that develops their scientific skills? If so, this lesson is for you!
This lesson includes:
★ A detailed lesson plan with learning objectives, success criteria, starter, main input, activities, challenge, and plenary.
★ A PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, examples, and questions to guide your teaching.
★ An example method for the investigation, showing how to measure the length of the femur bone and the distance of the jump.
★ An investigation worksheet for students to write their prediction, method, data, and conclusion.
★ Vocabulary cards for the key scientific words: prediction, method, data, results, and conclusion.
In this lesson, students will:
★ Learn the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates, and between exoskeletons and endoskeletons.
★ Make a prediction based on a scientific question: Do you think someone with a long femur bone can jump further than someone who has a shorter femur bone?
★ Conduct an investigation using a method they create as a class, and collect data in pairs or small groups.
★ Analyse their data and draw a conclusion, comparing it with their prediction and explaining their findings.
★ Devise their own musculoskeletal questions to investigate and consider how they would carry them out (challenge).
★ Consolidate the scientific words and their meanings, and reflect on what they have learned (plenary).
This lesson is suitable for KS2 science students, and covers the curriculum objectives of working scientifically and living things and their habitats. It is a great way to introduce or revise the topic of the musculoskeletal system, and to foster curiosity and inquiry among your students.
Download this lesson today and get ready to explore the amazing world of animals and their bones!
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Boost your science lessons with this Key Stage 2 lesson focusing on the Purpose of the Skeleton for Movement and Protection. This resource provides a complete package, featuring a lesson plan, a PowerPoint presentation, and two activity worksheets. Designed to foster a deep understanding, students will learn to name and locate some of the bones, organs, and joints in the human body. They will also explain how the skeleton supports, protects, and helps us to move. The lesson uses practical application, as children explore their own joints and the movements they allow. For added challenge, an extension activity prompts the explanation of the role of the skeleton and the muscular system.
Resource Highlights:
★ Lesson Plan: A detailed guide for a smooth teaching experience.
★ PowerPoint: An attractive visual aid to reinforce concepts and spark curiosity.
★ Activity Worksheets: Carefully designed sheets for interactive and hands-on learning.
★ Practical Application: Move beyond theory as students investigate their own joints and the movements they enable.
★ Extension Activity: Challenge students with an additional task that requires the explanation of the role of the skeleton and the muscular system.
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Sink your teeth into this captivating KS2 science lesson that explores the fascinating world of teeth! Designed for Years 3-6, this comprehensive resource will equip your students with a deep understanding of the different types of teeth, their functions, and how they compare to those of other animals.
What’s Included:
★ Engaging Lesson Plan: A step-by-step guide with clear learning objectives, hands-on activities, and differentiation options for all abilities.
★ Informative PowerPoint: Visually appealing slides filled with teeth facts, diagrams, and discussion prompts to spark curiosity and learning.
★ Types of Teeth Fact Sheet: A handy reference sheet for students to consolidate their knowledge of incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
★ Types of Skulls Activity: A unique and engaging plenary activity where students compare and contrast the teeth of different animals, fostering critical thinking and observation skills.
Key Learning Outcomes:
★ Identifying Teeth Types: Students will learn to recognize and name the four main types of teeth: incisors, canines, premolars, and molars.
★ Understanding Tooth Functions: Students will discover the specific functions of each type of tooth, from cutting and tearing to grinding and crushing.
★ Comparing Animal Teeth: Students will explore the diverse world of animal teeth, comparing and contrasting their shapes and functions to those of humans.
★ Developing Scientific Vocabulary: Students will learn and use key scientific terms related to teeth and their functions.
Why Choose This Resource?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Meets the national curriculum objectives for KS2 science, covering living things and their environments.
★ Hands-On Learning: Students actively participate in investigations, discussions, and the unique skull comparison activity, promoting deeper understanding and engagement.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by an experienced educator with a passion for science education.
★ Differentiated Activities: Caters to a range of learning styles and abilities, ensuring all students are challenged and supported.
★ Ready-to-Use: Everything you need is provided in a clear and organized format, saving you valuable prep time.
Spark a lifelong love of science and a healthy smile with this exciting lesson on teeth!
Ideal for: KS2 Science, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, teeth, human body, animal adaptations, science investigation.
Ignite a passion for science and the natural world in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of five ready-to-teach lessons! Designed for Years 3-6, these lessons delve into the fascinating topics of habitats, food chains, animal adaptations, and classification, providing a well-rounded learning experience that meets national curriculum standards.
Lesson 1: Amazing Animal Adaptations for Extreme Environments
★ Uncover the incredible ways animals have adapted to thrive in harsh habitats like the Arctic and desert.
★ Explore physical and behavioral adaptations, from thick fur to camouflage.
★ Conduct research, create fact files, and present findings to the class.
Lesson 2: Unearth the Secrets of Woodland & Garden Microhabitats
★ Venture outdoors to investigate the diverse microhabitats found in gardens and woodlands.
★ Discover the unique creatures that call these microhabitats home.
★ Learn how different animals depend on their environments for survival.
Lesson 3: Crack the Code with Classification Keys
★ Introduce students to the concept of classification and its importance in science.
★ Learn how to use and create branching keys to identify and organize living things.
★ Develop observation, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.
Lesson 4: KS2 Food Chains: Outstanding Science Lesson on Woodland Ecosystems
★ Explore the interconnectedness of living things through food chains in woodland habitats.
★ Identify producers, consumers, and predators, understanding the flow of energy.
★ Create food chains using interactive cards and analyze predator-prey relationships.
Lesson 5: Hedgehogs - Habitats, Diet & Conservation
★ Delve into the secret lives of hedgehogs, their habitats, and seasonal diets.
★ Learn about hibernation and the challenges hedgehogs face in the modern world.
★ Design creative posters to raise awareness and promote hedgehog conservation.
Why Choose This Bundle?
★ Curriculum-Aligned: Covers key KS2 science topics on living things, habitats, and interactions within ecosystems.
★ Engaging and Hands-On: Includes a variety of activities, from outdoor exploration to interactive presentations and creative projects.
★ Differentiated Instruction: Caters to all abilities and learning styles, ensuring every student is challenged and supported.
★ Teacher-Approved: Created by experienced educators with a passion for science and the natural world.
★ Ready-to-Use: Includes detailed lesson plans, PowerPoints, worksheets, and additional resources for a seamless teaching experience.
Inspire a love of science and the environment in your KS2 students with this comprehensive and engaging bundle of lessons!
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Dive into the fascinating world of magnets and explore the forces that make them so captivating with this comprehensive LKS2 Magnets and Forces Science Unit. Designed to engage and educate young learners, these six outstanding lessons cover essential topics such as friction, magnetic poles, magnetic materials, and magnet strength. Through hands-on experiments, interactive activities, and thought-provoking discussions, students will develop a solid understanding of magnetism and its practical applications.
Lesson 1: Friction and Movement on Different Surfaces
Discover the role of friction in movement as students compare how things move on various surfaces. Through investigations and recording their findings, students will gain insights into the importance of friction and factors influencing it.
Lesson 2: Exploring Friction in Electricity
Investigate the concept of friction in the context of electricity. Students will test different materials to find the best one for keeping a map on a car dashboard without it falling off. Through experiments and analysis, they will understand the impact of materials and their frictional properties.
Lesson 3: Forces Between Magnets
Observe the forces of attraction and repulsion between magnets. Students will explore magnetic poles, conduct experiments, and record their observations to develop a general understanding of magnetic forces.
Lesson 4: Magnetic and Non-Magnetic Materials
Explore magnetism and classify everyday materials based on their magnetic properties. Through hands-on activities, students will differentiate between magnetic and non-magnetic materials, gaining a deeper understanding of magnetism.
Lesson 5: Practical Uses of Magnets
Discover the practical applications of magnets in everyday life. Students will research and present information about the uses of magnets, identify magnetic materials, and discuss their significance in practical situations.
Lesson 6: Testing Magnet Strength
Investigate and compare the strength of magnets through fair tests. Students will plan and conduct experiments, record data, and use scientific vocabulary to explain their findings regarding magnet strength.
Engage your students with these outstanding lessons that combine scientific exploration and interactive learning. By the end of this unit, students will have a solid understanding of magnetism, magnetic fields, and the properties of magnetic materials. They will also develop critical thinking skills through hands-on experiments and creative activities. Equip your LKS2 learners with a strong foundation in magnetism with this comprehensive science unit.
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Five PowerPoint lessons about light and shadows for science. Each lesson contains differentiated activities and bonus SEN/EAL sheets. These lessons have been successfully used for lesson observations and include interactive PowerPoints and links.
Identify and sort different sources of light
Know how shadows are formed
and 4. Understand how shadows change during the day (experiment)
Know how light is reflected from surfaces
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Enhance your EYFS setting with our detailed Animals and Pets Continuous Provision Pack. This resource provides a full four weeks of engaging, themed activities designed to support continuous provision in both indoor and outdoor environments.
Product Features:
Structured Four-Week Plan: Offers a month’s worth of activities, ensuring comprehensive coverage across multiple learning areas.
Indoor and Outdoor Activities: Includes two carefully crafted activities per week for each learning area, promoting varied and consistent engagement.
Activity Breakdown: Each activity features a title, a concise description, guidance for creating an enabling environment, and differentiation strategies to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Comprehensive Learning Areas: Indoor stations include water, sand, malleable, sensory, easel, creation, investigation, role play, writing, maths, carpet, small world, reading den, construction, games and puzzles, and computer areas. Outdoor stations focus on construction, role play, gross motor skills, fine motor skills, literacy, maths, creativity, and small world activities.
This pack is an invaluable resource for EYFS practitioners seeking to create a dynamic and enriching learning environment centered around the theme of animals and pets.
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A 16-page booklet that guides you though how to be a science subject leader.
Contents:
★ The Science Development Plan Cycle
★ Establishing a Science Profile
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★ Analysing Data
★ The Process of Layering Curricular Targets
★ Monitoring Planning
★ An Overview of Planning
★ Book Sampling
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★ Action Plan
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Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your Key Stage 2 pupils about the human body and how it works? Do you want to save time and money by having ready-made, high-quality lessons that cover the skeleton and muscles? If so, this bundle is perfect for you!
This bundle includes 8 science lessons that explore the wonders of the skeleton and muscles, from the structure and function of bones and joints, to the types and roles of muscles, to the diversity of animal skeletons. Each lesson is designed for KS2 pupils, and includes:
A detailed lesson plan with learning objectives, success criteria, starter, main input, activities, challenge, and plenary.
★ A PowerPoint presentation with clear explanations, examples, and questions to guide your teaching.
★ Engaging activity sheets, worksheets, and cards to reinforce learning and assess understanding.
★ A challenge or extension activity to differentiate and challenge your pupils.
With this bundle, you will be able to:
★ Teach your pupils about the six main groups of animals, and their characteristics and adaptations.
★ Help your pupils create their own paper skeleton, and learn the names and functions of bones and organs.
★ Foster a deep understanding of how the skeleton supports movement and protection, and how it is connected to the muscular system.
★ Show your pupils how muscles move bones, and create a working model of a bicep and tricep.
★ Explore the differences between involuntary and voluntary muscles, and how they affect our actions and reactions.
★ Delve into the diversity of animal skeletons, and compare and contrast endoskeletons, exoskeletons, and hydrostatic skeletons.
★ Stimulate scientific inquiry and investigation skills, and explore the differences between vertebrates and invertebrates.
★ Consolidate scientific vocabulary and concepts, and reflect on what they have learned.
This bundle is aligned with the national curriculum, and covers the objectives of working scientifically and living things and their habitats. It is a great way to introduce or revise the topic of the skeleton and muscles, and to foster curiosity and critical thinking in your pupils.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your science curriculum and empower your pupils to explore the amazing world of the human body. Download this bundle today and get ready to inspire your pupils with these fun and informative lessons!
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This Healthy Eating Assembly PowerPoint is an engaging and educational resource designed to teach students the importance of balanced eating. The 21-slide presentation covers key topics such as the food groups, making healthy choices, and how good nutrition affects our bodies and minds. Featuring interactive games, discussions, and a reflection section, this assembly helps children understand the impact of their food choices in a fun and memorable way.
Perfect for primary school assemblies, this resource includes a variety of activities to keep students involved, from identifying healthy foods to stretching exercises that represent different food groups. Ideal for promoting health and wellbeing in a school setting.
