British Science Week Assembly presentation 'change and adapt' KS2

Kick off British Science Week with this fantastic, ready-to-use assembly PowerPoint designed specifically for KS2 students. This presentation explores the official theme of ‘Change and Adapt’ through an engaging mix of famous scientists, interactive quizzes, and a deep dive into the amazing ways animals adapt to their environments.

What’s Included?

This detailed and visually appealing PowerPoint is perfect for a whole-school assembly or an introductory science lesson. The content includes:

An introduction to the core aims of British Science Week.

An interactive ‘Who Am I?’ quiz to get students thinking, featuring four influential and diverse scientists:

Sir Isaac Newton

Stephen Hawking

Ada Lovelace

Mary Anning

A clear explanation of the scientific concept of ‘Adaptation’, using examples like polar bears and desert plants.

An exciting ‘How has it adapted?’ quiz section, with high-quality images and facts about:

The Polar Bear in the Arctic

The Tree Frog in the rainforest

The Bumblebee

The Sea Turtle in the ocean

A whole-school challenge for students to research their favourite animal and create a poster about its unique adaptations.

Thought-provoking discussion prompts for older students, linking the theme to technology and human adaptation.

Why Choose This Resource?

Perfectly Pitched for KS2: The content, language, and discussion questions are tailored for older primary students.

No Prep Needed: Save valuable time with a complete, ready-to-deliver assembly.

Highly Interactive: Two separate quiz sections keep students engaged and actively participating.

SEN-Friendly: Includes Widgit/PCS-style symbols on key slides to support understanding for all learners.

Promotes Critical Thinking: Encourages students to think more deeply about adaptation in both the natural and human world.

Inspiring and Educational: Highlights diverse scientific role models and explains a core biological concept in an accessible way.

Inspire your students with the wonders of adaptation! Download this assembly today to provide a brilliant and thought-provoking start to your British Science Week activities.