Mary Anning KS2

Introduce your class to one of history’s most inspiring scientists with this engaging Mary Anning KS2 lesson. Specially designed for lower Key Stage 2, this complete lesson explores the fascinating life and incredible achievements of Mary Anning, a pioneering palaeontologist from Lyme Regis.

Through a mix of storytelling, discussion and interactive activities, children will learn how Mary discovered the first complete ichthyosaur and plesiosaur fossils, how she taught herself science, and how her work helped change the way people understand prehistoric life. Pupils will also consider what life was like in Georgian Britain and reflect on the challenges Mary faced as a working-class woman in science.

This KS2 Mary Anning lesson includes a detailed lesson plan, a slideshow presentation, differentiated activity ideas and a variety of printable resources, making it easy to deliver a rich, cross-curricular learning experience that supports both history and science objectives.