Bring one of Upper Key Stage 2’s most engaging science topics to life with this exciting, interactive and curriculum-linked class assembly.

As a Year 5 and Year 6 class prepares for their school Animal Expo, a mix-up with the display cards leads to an unexpected scientific adventure. Guided by a visiting scientist and a colourful cast of animal and body-system characters, the pupils explore what all animals—including humans—need to survive. Along the way, they discover how different animals are adapted to their habitats, how the human body works, and why humans are part of the animal kingdom too.

Designed specifically for Upper Key Stage 2, this ready-to-perform assembly combines engaging storytelling with meaningful scientific learning, helping pupils deepen their understanding of animals, including humans, while encouraging healthy lifestyles, environmental responsibility and scientific enquiry.

What’s Included
Complete three-act assembly script
35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles)
Character descriptions
Costume suggestions
Performance notes
Stage directions
Props list
Staging and technical guidance
Rehearsal guide
Director’s notes
Audience participation opportunities
Final whole-class celebration

Key Learning Covered
Pupils will explore:
The basic needs of animals, including humans
Why humans are part of the animal kingdom
Adaptations and survival in different habitats
Animal classification and biodiversity
Human body systems and their functions
Life processes, including nutrition, respiration, movement, growth, sensitivity, reproduction and excretion
Healthy lifestyles and caring for the human body
Conservation and protecting habitats
Scientific vocabulary, observation and enquiry

Perfect For
Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5–6)
Animals Including Humans topics
Science topics
Science Week
STEM events
Class assemblies
Parent performances
Whole-school curriculum events
Topic launches or end-of-unit celebrations

With 35 roles (25 speaking roles and 10 non-speaking roles), this assembly gives every child the opportunity to take part while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Featuring simple staging, minimal props, engaging audience participation and strong links to the Upper KS2 Science National Curriculum, it’s a memorable and inspiring way to help pupils understand how animals, including humans, survive and thrive while encouraging respect for living things, healthy choices and curiosity about the natural world.