Based on the Australian Curriculum, Biological sciences in Science Year 5 includes:
Use this 13-slide teaching presentation to teach your students about the basic needs and physical characteristics of animals and plants.
A pack of resources to use when celebrating National Tree Day.
A science investigation embedded in a real-world context, where students design a habitat to meet the needs of specific animals.
A poster to help your students explore the topic of biodiversity.
Fact cards featuring 64 species and subspecies that are on the critically endangered list.
A poster of the world map featuring 64 species and subspecies that are on the critically endangered list.
An inquiry project that encourages students to research animals and their habitats and design a reptile house in a theme park.
A poster explaining the difference between inherited and learned behaviours.
A science experiment which explores the structural adaptation of blubber.
A set of Australian animal themed 'Did You Know?' worksheets.
A poster to use on your Animal and Plant Adaptations display board.
4 posters showing the different types of adaptations.
An inquiry-based task to consolidate and deepen students' understanding of animal adaptations.
A worksheet for introducing key vocabulary associated with plant and animal adaptations.
A comprehension passage, with questions, about structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations.
A 28 slide editable PowerPoint Template for teaching a unit on plant and animal adaptation.
A 52-page pack of classroom decorations and colouring sheets to use when teaching adaptation and evolution.
A set of vocabulary words relating to adaptation and evolution.
A set of 8 posters highlighting some physical adaptations of plants and animals.
A collection of worksheets to use when teaching students about the structural, behavioural and physiological adaptations of plants and animals.
A comprehensive resource pack of posters, worksheets and activities for teaching Australian animals.
A teaching resource pack of posters, worksheets and activities for teaching animal and plant adaptation and evolution.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will become familiar with Planet Ark Environmental Foundation and the role it plays in helping to reduce the impact of humans on the environment.
This Science unit addresses the concept of plant and animal adaptations.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate how blubber works as an insulator.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the physiological adaptations of plants and animals.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the behavioural adaptations of plants and animals.
A 60 minute lesson in which students will explore the structural adaptations of plants and animals.