Classroom printables, activities & worksheets
Animals
Use this collection of animals teaching resources when studying all creatures great and small. Some of the specific topics in the collection include classification of animals, endangered species and animal adaptations. The teaching resources available include worksheets, posters, comprehension activities, teaching presentations, classroom decorations, unit and lesson plans and more.
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The Needs of Birds – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article from the Reception magazine (Bonus Issue).
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Amazing Ants! – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article about ants from the Year 1 magazine (Issue 3).
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Classifying Vertebrates Flow Chart Poster
A poster that can be used to help classify vertebrates.
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5 Fun Facts About Cats - Read and Respond Worksheet
A '5 fun facts ...' information sheet and worksheet.
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5 Fun Facts About Ants - Read and Respond Worksheet
A '5 fun facts ...' information sheet and worksheet.
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10 Fascinating Facts About Minibeasts – Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a fascinating facts article from the Year 2 magazine (Issue 2).
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Biodiversity Poster
A poster to help your students explore the topic of biodiversity.
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Endangered Species Facts – Task Cards
Fact cards featuring 64 species and subspecies that are on the critically endangered list.
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Critically Endangered Species Map – Poster
A poster of the world map featuring 64 species and subspecies that are on the critically endangered list.
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Plant and Animal Sort – Task Cards
A set of task cards and picture cards for sorting plants and animals into groups.
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Science Pattern Match Cards
A set of 89 task cards to help students learn about patterns in nature.
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Animal Body Coverings Sort
A worksheet for students to sort animals based on their body covering.
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Fascinating Facts About Animals Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for a magazine article about animals.
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Species Snapshot Worksheet - Naked Mole Rat
A comprehension worksheet for a species snapshot magazine article about the naked mole rat.
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Species Snapshot Worksheet - Honey Bees
A comprehension worksheet for a species snapshot magazine article about honey bees.
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Earth Watch: Protecting Native Plants and Animals – Comprehension Worksheet
A comprehension worksheet for an article about ways to keep our native animals and plants safe.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Slither House Sketch – Project
An inquiry projects for students to research animals and their habitats for a reptile house in a theme park.
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Inherited versus Learned Behaviours Poster
A poster explaining the difference between inherited and learned behaviours.
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Comparing Life Stages Worksheet
An open-ended task for students to demonstrate their understanding of how animals grow and change.
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Comparing a Chick with a Hen Template
A worksheet for students to brainstorm the similarities and differences between a chick and a hen.
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Comparing a Lion Cub with an Adult Lion Template
A worksheet for students to brainstorm the similarities and differences between a lion cub and an adult lion.
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My Life Stages 'Lift the Flap' Template
A template to use when learning about human life stages.
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Human Growth and Change Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity to help students identify the behavioural and physical changes humans experience at different life stages.
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Sequencing Life Cycles Worksheet
An activity for students to use when learning about life cycles.
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Comparing Animals to Their Parents Template
A template to use when investigating animals, their offspring and how they grow and change.
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Silkworm 'Lift the Flap' Life Stages Template
An activity for students to use when learning about life stages.
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Eggs-ellent Dominoes
A set of dominoes to use in the classroom when investigating animals which lay eggs.
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Female, Male and Baby Animals Sorting Activity
A fun sorting activity for students to identify the names of female animals, male animals and their babies.
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Celebrity Bug Head Game
A fun game to play when learning about the external features of living things.
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Science Experiment - What Snacks Do Ants Prefer?
A science experiment which explores the food preferences of ants.
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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.