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Biomes KS2

Teach your KS2 class about biomes with this ready-to-teach lesson.Your children will learn what a biome is before identifying and investigating the key biomes found along the routes of the Silk Road. They will use their understanding of the climate, landscape, flora and fauna of different biomes to consider the challenges that people face living and travelling through these biomes.

This biomes KS2 Geography lesson includes:

  • a detailed lesson plan with differentiated activities
  • a slideshow for the teaching input
  • a range of printable resources for independent learning activities

This lesson is part of a The Silk Road Geography Scheme of Work for Year 5 and Year 6 as well as our Early Islamic Civilisation Topic Bundle.

Biomes KS2 Lesson Pack

£2.99

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Biomes KS2 Learning Objective
Biomes KS2 Teaching Input Slideshow Example 1
Biomes KS2 Teaching Input Slideshow Example 2
Biomes KS2 Teaching Input Slideshow Example 3
Biomes KS2 Teaching Input Slideshow Example 4
Biomes KS2 Teaching Input Slideshow Example 5
Biomes KS2 Worksheet Example 1
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Biomes KS2 Worksheet Example 3
Biomes KS2 Lesson Plan
Desert Biome

Exploring Biomes: A Quick Guide for Teaching!

What are Biomes?

Biomes are large ecological areas on Earth, classified by their climate, plants, and animals. Biomes can be found on land and in water and come in all shapes and sizes.

Biomes and Biodiversity

Teaching about biomes is a fantastic way to introduce children to the diverse habitats of our planet!

Biome Classification

The World Wildlife Fund classification gives us one way to classify the biomes of the world, helping children understand how life is organised across our planet—from deserts and forests to coral reefs and open oceans.

World Biomes Map KS2

This world biomes map shows just how diverse the terrestrial biomes of the world are!

Terrestrial Biomes

  1. Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests
  2. Tropical and Subtropical Dry Broadleaf Forests
  3. Tropical and Subtropical Coniferous Forests
  4. Temperate Broadleaf and Mixed Forests
  5. Temperate Coniferous Forests
  6. Boreal Forests/Taiga
  7. Tropical and Subtropical Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands
  8. Temperate Grasslands, Savannas, and Shrublands
  9. Flooded Grasslands and Savannas
  10. Montane Grasslands and Shrublands
  11. Tundra
  12. Mediterranean Forests, Woodlands, and Scrub
  13. Deserts and Xeric Shrublands
  14. Mangroves

Marine Biomes

  1. Polar Seas
  2. Temperate Shelf and Seas
  3. Temperate Upwelling
  4. Tropical Coral
  5. Coastal Seas

Biome World Tour

Each biome hosts its own unique ecosystem, making it a fantastic lens through which to explore climate, biodiversity, and global conservation efforts. With a world biomes map in hand, children can explore where each biome can be found. So, why not take your class on a world tour with our Biomes and Climate Zones Collection? From deserts and rainforests to mountains and marine biomes, these KS2 resources cover it all. Journey through the biomes across Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas and unleash your inner David Attenborough!