What Are Reptiles? — Interactive Lesson (KS1)

Why do reptiles need to sunbathe? This 28-slide interactive lesson answers What are reptiles? and teaches children the features that set them apart.

Learning About Reptiles in KS1 Science

Children explore reptiles and their features, identify important characteristics such as dry scales on their body, and understand the different classes of reptiles. They learn that reptiles are a group of cold-blooded animals, including crocodiles, snakes, lizards, turtles and geckos, whose body temperature changes with their environment, and that most reptiles lay eggs. Reptiles are classified into land reptiles, such as snakes and lizards, and aquatic reptiles, such as sea turtles and crocodiles.

What’s Included

• 28-slide interactive lesson on reptiles, with a supporting video
• Learning objectives on features, characteristics and classification
• Dry, scaly skin and cold-bloodedness explained
• Land reptiles versus aquatic reptiles
• Sorting and fill-in-the-blank activities with instant feedback

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds a clear checklist for identifying a reptile
• Uses familiar animals such as crocodiles, snakes and turtles
• Introduces land versus aquatic classification
• Instant feedback on answer questions

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — ready for whole-class teaching on an interactive whiteboard
• The video adds a visual introduction to the topic
• 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 introduction to reptiles and how they compare with other animal groups. Answering What are reptiles?, and comparing land and aquatic types, builds the foundations for later biology classification.

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FAQs

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

Does it include a video?
Yes — a supporting video introduces the topic.

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