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plants and animals have different life cycles; offspring are similar, but not identical, to their parents
- observing and describing differences between metamorphic life cycles of animals, such as those of butterflies, beetles and frogs, and non-metamorphic life cycles of animals, including those of humans
- comparing the physical characteristics of an animal such as a frog or moth with its activity at different stages of its life cycle
- representing stages of a plant or animal’s life cycle using drawings, digital photographs, graphic organisers or physical three-dimensional models
- observing photographs of different animals and their offspring, for example purebred and crossbred dog litters
- investigating how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples understand the life cycles of certain species, and use that knowledge, for example Aboriginal Peoples’ use of grass trees at various stages of the plant’s life cycle in ways that support and sustain the growth of the trees and ensures that the plant continues to yield resources such as using the young, soft leaves for food; the older leaves for meat-cutting tools and roofing material; the butt of the tree to construct educational toys called kamma; the dried stem as drill sticks for starting fires; and resin from the tree for waterproofing and as an adhesive
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Silkworm 'Lift the Flap' Life Stages Template
Sequence the life cycle of a silkworm with a lift-the-flap worksheet template.
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Life Cycle of a Chicken Poster
Teach your students about the life cycle of a chicken with this colourful classroom poster perfect for early years science lessons.
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Life Cycle of a Fly Poster
A poster explaining the life cycle of a fly.
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Odd One Out - Animal Classification Handouts (Life Cycles)
Explore non-metamorphic and metamorphic life cycles with our printable ‘Odd One Out’ Animal Classification Handouts.
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Grasshopper Life Cycle Worksheet - Drawing Activity
Draw a diagram of the life cycle of a grasshopper with a printable Grasshopper Life Cycle Worksheet.
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Science Sparks - Year 3 Science Activity Cards
Give your students a little science boost with Science Sparks 3 – our newest set of fast finisher science activities for Year 3!
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Life Cycle of a Flower Worksheet
Model the stages in the flower life cycle with a cut-and-paste worksheet.
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All About Sloths - Animal Project Mini Book
Research and learn about the amazing tree sloth with a printable research guide for kids.
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Comparing Baby vs. Adult Features Worksheet
Compare human adults and their babies with a printable Adult vs. Baby Comparison Worksheet.
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Human Life Cycle Foldable Template
Explore the life stages of humans with a printable Human Life Cycle Foldable Template.
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Who Pollinates Plants? Word Search
Introduce your students to a world of pollinators with a printable Who Pollinates Plants? Word Search.
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Identifying the Parts of a Butterfly Worksheet Pack
Learn about the anatomy of a butterfly with a printable reading passage and butterfly labelling worksheets.
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Life Cycle of an Oak Tree Worksheet
Sequence the life cycle of an oak tree with this cut-and-paste worksheet.
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Lima Bean Experiment
“Grow” your students’ knowledge of plant life cycles with a plant growth experiment.
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Sloth Life Cycle Worksheets
Help your students learn about sloths using this research project booklet.
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Silkworm Life Cycle - Cut and Paste Worksheet
Help your students concrete their understanding of silkworm life cycles with this interactive game.
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Silkworm Life Cycle Poster
An educational poster displaying the life cycle stages of a silkworm.
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Metamorphic or Not? Worksheets
Draw, write, and compare animal life cycles with our printable “Metamorphic or Not?” Worksheets.
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Just Like My Parent - Adult vs. Baby Animal Worksheets
Compare animals and humans with their young with our ‘Just Like My Parent’ Adult vs. Baby Animal Worksheets.
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Animals and Their Young - Spot the Difference Activity
Observe and identify the differences between adult and baby animals with an engaging Spot the Difference Game for the classroom.
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Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Worksheet
Learn about the life cycle of a pumpkin with a cut and paste sequencing worksheet.
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Life Cycle of a Pumpkin Activity Templates
Organise, record and display information about the life cycle of a pumpkin with these activity templates.
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Minibeasts Resource Pack
This extensive minibeast weekly lesson pack includes educational posters, classroom decorations, word wall templates, page templates and worksheets for you to mix and match with your class.