Year 4 - Animal classification

Year 4 Science – Animal Classification (3-Lesson Resource Pack)

Introduce your Year 4 students to the exciting world of animal classification with this 3-lesson resource pack. Designed to meet curriculum objectives while keeping learning fun and accessible, these lessons help pupils understand how animals are grouped based on their characteristics.

Each lesson is fully planned and includes engaging PowerPoint slides, clear learning objectives, and a variety of printable activities to support and extend learning.

What’s Included:

3 Structured PowerPoint Presentations – Visually engaging slides that guide pupils through each concept step-by-step.

Child-Friendly Learning Objectives – “I can” statements to help pupils understand their learning goals.

Differentiated Activity Sheets – A range of tasks designed to consolidate knowledge, build vocabulary, and develop enquiry skills.

Topics Covered:

How and why animals are classified into groups

The features of vertebrates and invertebrates

The five main vertebrate groups: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish

Characteristics of different animal groups and how to sort them using Venn diagrams, sorting keys, and tables

These lessons support pupils in developing scientific thinking and observation skills, while building confidence in using classification language. Perfect for classroom teaching or science interventions, this resource pack is ready to use and easy to adapt to your learners’ needs.