Microorganisms: Year 6 Science Interactive Biology Lesson & Micro-World Activities

Introduce Year 6 pupils to the world of microorganisms — what they are, where they live and how they affect us. Aligned to the Year 6 National Curriculum for science, this resource covers helpful and harmful microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi and their impact on living things.

Exploring microorganisms with Our Year 6 Science Interactive Biology Lesson

The National Curriculum for Year 6 Science requires pupils to develop a secure understanding of microorganisms through structured investigation, scientific reasoning and evidence-based thinking. This resource delivers engaging, curriculum-ready activities that build depth of knowledge.

What’s Inside This microorganisms Resource

• Interactive lesson slides introducing microorganisms and their types
• Sorting activities — helpful vs harmful microorganisms
• Real-world application examples: food production, disease, decomposition
• Comprehension questions and true/false slides
• Printable worksheet and quiz activities

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds understanding of microorganisms and their roles in ecosystems
• Develops scientific vocabulary for microbiology
• Connects science to everyday contexts — food, health, environment
• Encourages critical thinking about invisible biology

Why Teachers Love It

• Curriculum-aligned to Year 6 living things and their habitats objectives
• Engaging real-world contexts make microbiology accessible
• Works as a standalone lesson or within a living things unit
• Digital format suitable for whole-class or independent use

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