This comprehensive KS2 Living Things and Habitats topic unit provides everything needed to teach a full science topic through engaging lessons, practical activities, assessments and an exciting final project.

Covering key National Curriculum objectives, pupils develop a secure understanding of habitats, living things, microhabitats, classification, food chains, food webs and adaptations through carefully structured lessons and interactive learning experiences.

The unit includes:

Detailed lesson presentations and teaching slides
Learning objectives and key vocabulary
Teacher teaching points for every lesson
Engaging main activities and extension tasks
Plenary activities and discussion questions
End-of-section assessments
End-of-unit assessment activities
Printable worksheets and recording sheets
Display resources and visual posters
Discovery Passport activity
Student award certificates
Creative final project: The Living Things Discovery Dome

Topics Covered:

What is a Habitat?
What Habitats Provide
Exploring Local Habitats
Living Things and Their Needs
MRS GREN and Life Processes
Living and Non-Living Things
Microhabitats
Minibeasts and Their Homes
Classification of Living Things
Animal Groups
Plant Groups
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
Food Chains
Food Webs
Animal Adaptations
Plant Adaptations

Final Outcome Project:

Pupils transform the classroom into an interactive science exhibition called The Living Things Discovery Dome. Visitors explore six exhibition zones covering habitats, living things, microhabitats, classification, food chains and adaptations while completing a Discovery Passport. This memorable project allows pupils to demonstrate and celebrate their learning in a creative and engaging way.

Suitable for:

Key Stage 2
Years 3–6
Whole-class teaching
Science topic work
STEM enrichment
End-of-topic showcase events

This resource is designed to provide a complete, ready-to-teach unit that combines scientific knowledge, enquiry skills, creativity and pupil engagement.