What Do Animals Eat? — Interactive Lesson (Ages 5–7)

Teach KS1 students about animal diets and how animals are classified by what they eat. This resource aligns to the KS1 National Curriculum for science, helping students understand the difference between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.

Exploring animal diets with Our KS1 Science Interactive Lesson & Activities

The National Curriculum for KS1 Science requires students to build secure understanding of animal diets through observation, investigation and enquiry. This resource provides engaging, classroom-ready activities that support every learner.

What’s Inside This animal diets Resource

• Interactive lesson slides introducing animal diet groups
• Sorting activities — classify animals as herbivore, carnivore or omnivore
• Matching tasks linking animals to their food sources
• True/false comprehension questions
• Printable activity sheet and quiz slides

Key Benefits for Students

• Develops understanding of animal feeding relationships
• Builds vocabulary for diet classification
• Encourages scientific reasoning and categorisation
• Prepares students for food chain concepts

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to KS1 animals including humans
• Clear animal photography for easy identification
• Works as a standalone lesson or within a habitats unit
• Engaging digital format for whole-class teaching

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Designed for ages 5–7 (UK Year 1–2 / US Kindergarten–1st Grade). Aligned to the UK National Curriculum for Science; adaptable to US state standards.