What Are Carnivores? — Interactive Lesson (KS1)

Why does a cheetah need speed? This 22-slide interactive lesson answers What are carnivores? by exploring the hunting features that meat-eating animals share.

Learning About Carnivores in KS1 Science

Children explore different carnivores and their characteristics, learning that in the wild, carnivores hunt and kill other animals for food, and identifying features such as speed, sharp teeth and claws. They learn that carnivores such as lions and eagles eat only meat, that cheetahs are known for their incredible speed, and that wolves hunt in packs. Questions check whether familiar animals, including pets, are carnivores, and where carnivores such as polar animals live.

What’s Included

• 22-slide interactive lesson on carnivores
• Learning objectives on characteristics of meat-eating animals
• Speed, sharp teeth and claws explained as hunting features
• Familiar examples including lions, cheetahs and wolves
• Identification questions with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds a clear definition of what makes an animal a carnivore
• Links physical features to how an animal hunts
• Challenges assumptions with questions about pets and farm animals
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• A structured lesson that can be split across sessions
• Self-marking questions support independent practice
• Suits small groups and whole-class sessions
• Fits naturally alongside other animal classification lessons

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A dependable addition to a KS1 science topic, giving children a clear link between an animal’s diet and the features that help it hunt. Comparing carnivores with herbivores and omnivores builds a rounded picture of animal groups.

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FAQs

What year group is this for?
KS1 — Years 1–2 (ages 5–7).

Does it cover teeth and claws?
Yes — as key hunting features.

Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.