KS2 Science The Human Skeleton: Protection Complete Lesson

Interactive Year 4 science lesson PowerPoint exploring the skull and rib cage’s protective functions with videos, experiments, and 3D model links.

This Complete Lesson includes:

• Clear learning objectives and key vocabulary (e.g., brain, lungs, heart, organs, protection)
• Scenario-based questioning to promote scientific thinking
• Step-by-step experiment instructions and prediction templates
• Extension tasks with QR codes linking to 3D models of the rib cage and skull
• Differentiated challenges for varying ability levels
• Plenary activities and self-assessment opportunities

Perfect for primary science teachers, this ready-to-use resource supports enquiry-based learning and encourages curiosity about how the body works. It’s ideal for lessons on the functions of the skeleton, organ protection, and human biology, and can be used for whole-class teaching, group work, or science passport recording.