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.

A lion and lioness lying in the long grass

Lions For Life - Biology

Discuss the vital ecological role lions play.

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.