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Living things have a variety of external features and live in different places where their basic needs, including food, water and shelter, are met
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Plant Parts Diagram
Identify the basic parts of a plant with a printable plant diagram.
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Parts of A Plant Worksheet
Label the parts of a plant with a printable plant worksheet.
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Animal Classification Posters – All
A set of 5 posters featuring basic animal classifications.
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Australian Animals Worksheet — Did You Know?
A set of Australian animal themed 'Did You Know?' worksheets.
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The Art of Bark Outdoor Activity
An integrated science and art activity for observing plants in the environment.
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Animal Classification Poster – Reptiles
A poster highlighting the features of reptiles.
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Identifying the External Features of an Earthworm Worksheet
A 3 page worksheet to use when teaching and learning about the external features of living things.
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Adjectives All Around - Outdoor Observation Activity
Engaging activities where students observe and describe their outdoors environment.
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Reptile and Amphibian Information Sheet
An information sheet highlighting the similarities and differences between reptiles and amphibians.
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Identifying the External Features of an Ant
A 3 page worksheet to use when teaching and learning about the external features of living things.
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External Features of Farm Animals
A pack of worksheets, posters and a PowerPoint to explore the external features of farm animals.
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Animal Classification Poster — Birds
A poster highlighting the features of birds.
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Animal Classification – Mammals Posters
A poster highlighting the features of mammals.
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Classifying Reptiles and Amphibians Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting which animals are reptiles and which are amphibians.
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Reptile Worksheet 2
A worksheet consolidating the features of reptiles.
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Reptile Worksheet 1
A worksheet consolidating the features of reptiles.
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Collecting Data About the External Features of Small Animals
A worksheet to use when collecting data about the external features of small animals.
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How to Build an Earthworm House Project
Learn to build an earthworm house with a comprehensive step-by-step guide.
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Marine Animal Profile Worksheets
A set of four marine animal profile worksheets.
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Animal Classification Poster – Fish
A poster highlighting the features of fish.
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Amphibians and Reptiles Worksheets and Posters Pack
A pack containing posters and worksheets highlighting the similarities and differences between reptiles and amphibians.
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Identifying the External Features of a Butterfly
A 4 page worksheet and answer sheet to use when teaching and learning about the external features of living things.
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Comparing Living Things Venn Diagram
A Venn diagram worksheet to use when comparing the external features of living things.
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Minibeasts Teaching Resource Pack
This extensive collection of minibeasts resources includes educational posters, classroom decorations, word wall templates, page templates and worksheets for you to mix and match with your class.
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Living Things and Their External Features Unit Plan
This Biological Sciences unit covers a range of concepts relating to living things, such as their external features and the places in which their needs are met.
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar
An assessment task in which students will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the external features of small animals.
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What is the Same and What is Different?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will compare the external features of small animals.
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Astounding Ants
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the external features of an ant.
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Amazing Tunnellers
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify the external features of an earthworm.
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What Did We Find On Our Playground Safari?
A 60 minute lesson in which students will represent and communicate observations and ideas in a variety of ways.
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We're Going On a Playground Safari
A 60 minute lesson in which students will investigate the external features of small animals.
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Asking Questions About Living Things
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify that small animals have different external features.