Living Things & Habitats Ks2 Science PowerPoint Lesson -Food Chains (Lesson 3)

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Food Chains KS2 – Living Things & Habitats

Teach pupils how energy moves through ecosystems with this clear and engaging KS2 science lesson on food chains.

This structured PowerPoint introduces pupils to the concept of food chains and explains how energy flows from producers (plants) to consumers (animals). Pupils learn about herbivores, carnivores and omnivores, and explore both land and ocean food chain examples.

The lesson also investigates what happens when part of a food chain is missing, helping pupils understand balance within habitats and ecosystems.

Designed for Year 3 and Year 4, this ready-to-use lesson builds scientific vocabulary and ecological understanding.

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📚 What This Lesson Covers

• What is a food chain?

• Energy transfer

• Producers

• Consumers

• Herbivores

• Carnivores

• Omnivores

• Land food chain examples

• Ocean food chain examples

• What happens when a food chain is disrupted

• Balance within ecosystems

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🎯 Learning Objectives

Pupils will:

• Understand what a food chain is

• Identify producers and consumers

• Explain how energy moves through a food chain

• Classify animals as herbivores, carnivores or omnivores

• Describe what happens when part of a food chain is removed

• Use correct scientific vocabulary

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📝 Lesson Includes

✔ Clear explanation slides
✔ Real-life food chain examples
✔ Vocabulary reinforcement
✔ Guided discussion questions
✔ Independent food chain creation task
✔ Plenary assessment questions
✔ Links to wider habitats unit

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🏫 Perfect For

• KS2 Science

• Living Things & Habitats

• Year 3 Science

• Year 4 Science

• Ecosystems lessons

• Environmental awareness

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💛 Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ Clear and structured progression
✔ Child-friendly explanations
✔ Strong vocabulary focus
✔ Encourages critical thinking
✔ Interactive independent task
✔ Minimal preparation required

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