Ocean Heroes KS2 Food chains & webs

Visit the saltmarshes of the Solent in this multifaceted lesson that brings ecology, tourism, and conservation together in your KS2 classroom.

Get ready to transform your students into eco-explorers and budding tour guides as they:

• Discover a hidden coastal wonder: Take a virtual field trip to the mysterious saltmarshes of the Solent.
• Become food web detectives: Guide your young scientists as they unravel the intricate connections between saltmarsh inhabitants. They’ll piece together food chains and webs.
• Explore nature’s superpowers: students learn how saltmarshes act as nature’s own superheroes - protecting coastlines, purifying water, and fighting climate change as a blue carbon habitat.
• Design eco-tourism campaigns: Encourage creativity as students craft eye-catching posters to promote saltmarshes as must-visit destinations. They’ll learn to balance environmental protection with responsible tourism, thinking critically about sustainable development.

This lesson brilliantly intertwines elements of the KS2 Geography and Science curricula, offering a perfect blend of ecological understanding and real-world application. It’s designed to nurture scientific thinking while fostering a sense of environmental stewardship and economic awareness.

By the end of this saltmarsh safari, your students will:

• Explain the importance of saltmarshes for both nature and local communities
• Demonstrate improved skills in describing and mapping food chains using scientific terminology
• Show enhanced creativity in promoting eco-tourism while considering conservation needs

See the full Ocean Heroes KS2 unit on TES.

Curriculum links
Geography KS2
• Globally significant marine and terrestrial places
• Physical geography: climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts

Science KS2
• construct and interpret a variety of food chains, identifying producers, predators and prey