Sorting animals into their habitats

A quick, easy, standalone lesson for pupils in key stage one, or working at an equivalent level.

Resources includes a power point and worksheet.

The power point explains different habitats (savannah, arctic, rainforest and desert) before going on to explain the main activity and gives opportunities to discuss pupils answers. The power point also introduces a second activity which could be used for more able pupils.

The main activity asks pupils to sort animals into different habitats.

The second activity presents pupils with “alien” or fake animals and they must think about the features of the animals before again placing them in differing habitats. This allows for great discussion around adaptation and suitability for different habitats.