Lions For Life - Biology
Discuss the vital ecological role lions play.
Teaching Resources
We have a range of teaching resources and lesson plans suitable for primary and secondary students. All teaching resources are free and available on the TES website.
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Video Resources: Lions for Life
Help your students to learn about the vital ecological role lions play in their savannah habitats, the threats they face and what we can do to protect them. Suitable for KS3 students.
Lions For Life - Geography
Learn about physical landscapes of lion habitats.
Lions For Life - Philosophy & Ethics
Discuss ethical perspectives in conservation.
Primary Resources: Key Stage 1
KS1 Maths
Spotted Hyena Symmetry & Animal Shapes.
KS1 English
How does a zoo animal feel?
KS1 Science
Herbivores, Carnivores & Omnivores.
KS1 Geography
Identify the World’s oceans.
‘The Shark Who Barked’ Activities
Ocean-themed activities to accompany the story.
A Very Special Lion: The Story of Elsa
A child-friendly version of the Born Free story.
Primary Resources: Key Stage 2
Last Chance to Paint - Chapter 1
Spirit of the rainforest.
Last Chance to Paint - Chapter 2
Person of the forest.
Last Chance to Paint - Chapter 3
Precious Africa.
Decision making exercise
Should animals have the same rights as humans?
Wild animals in circuses
Should wild animals perform in circus shows?
Tremendous tigers
Tiger characteristics, habitats, threats & solutions.
Adaptations
A look at adaptations animals use to survive in the wild, and why they're not suitable to be kept as pets.
Orcas and the oceans
Life in an aquarium or life in the wild?
Elephants in crisis
Focusing on the ivory trade and its impact on elephants.
KS2 English (Creative Writing)
How does a captive animal feel?
KS2 Science (Classification)
Compare different animal teeth.
KS2 Maths (Word Problems)
Work out if there enough space for the leopard.
KS2 Geography (The World’s Ocean)
How do different climates affect ocean species?
Should We Keep Wild Animals In Captivity?
Pupils evaluate their relationship with zoos.
Amazing Chimpanzees
Drawing for the Planet’s Chimpanzee Community project, in partnership with Liberia Chimpanzee Rescue and Protection and Born Free, raising awareness of endangered chimpanzees.
Secondary Resources: Key Stage 3 & 4
Disease Transmission
Two biology case studies for KS4.
Conference of the Parties - how does international politics impact biodiversity
What is a CoP and what role do they play?
Wild animals in circuses
Should wild animals perform in circus shows? KS3
Elephants in crisis
Focusing on the ivory trade for KS3.
The natural world and covid-19
Persuasive writing for KS3 & KS4.
GCSE Biology Scheme of Work
GCSE Biology Scheme of Work - Module B7 (AQA Double Award).
SEND Resources: Across Key Stages
Assemblies
Elephants in crisis
Assembly focusing on the ivory trade.
Threats facing wildlife
Assembly covering threats faced by wild animals.