Year 2 living and non-living lesson
This Year 2 living and non-living lesson helps pupils understand the difference between things that are living, dead and things that have never been alive. Part of our Living Things and Their Habitats unit, this lesson introduces key vocabulary and supports pupils to sort and classify objects using clear scientific reasoning.
Pupils discuss what living things need to survive, compare examples, and explain their ideas using evidence. The lesson supports working scientifically through careful observation, questioning and classification.
What’s included in this lesson pack?
- Step-by-step lesson plan with teaching guidance
- Interactive Year 2 science PowerPoint
- Differentiated Year 2 worksheet on living, dead and never alive
- Sorting and classification activity
- Assessment questions and vocabulary support
What pupils will learn
- The difference between living, dead and never alive
- How to identify features of living things
- How to sort objects into scientific groups
- How to explain decisions using evidence
Free trial available – download this Year 2 living and non-living lesson and the full unit.
