Give your life cycle studies a Halloween twist with this set of foldouts. This resources features templates for the life cycles of a bat, owl, pumpkin and spider. You could use them to compare the life histories of a bird, mammal, plant and arachnid. They are also great for interactive science notebook or as science centres. Each life cycle has options that allow you to differentiate for your pupils. Spider life cycle There are 3 options so you can select and print the one that best suits your needs and differentiate for your students if required: Colour the template, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the simple life cycle name labels, glue cut and fold. Colour, sequence the life cycle stage description labels, glue cut and fold. This is the option in the preview video. Pumpkin life cycle There are 4 pages to choose from: Colour, cut and fold. Colour, arrange the stages of the pumpkin life cycle, glue, cut and fold. As above but with a simpler cutting edge Larger version with 2 label options Owl life cycle There are 2 templates to choose from: Colour the life cycle stages, cut out the template, fold Colour the life cycle stages and cut them out, order/sequence, glue and fold. Bat life cycle There are 2 templates to choose from: Colour, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold.

These fun cut-and-paste foldable sequencing activities are a fun way to learn or review some examples of the life cycle of a bird. A cross between a worksheet and a science craft, these hands-on resources cover 4 bird life cycles - a penguin, owl, chicken and flamingo. Each foldout breaks down the life cycle into 4 parts (the penguin and owl also have a 6 part option). The differentiated template options make this a versatile resource to use for science in KS1 or lower KS2. Life cycle of a chicken templates Pupils colour, cut and fold their template. The words used are egg, embryo, chick and chicken, As above but using the words egg, egg hatching, chick and chicken. Pupils colour their template, cut out the life cycle words, glue them in order onto the template, cut and fold. Uses same vocabulary as template 1. As above but with the same vocabulary as template 2. Pupils colour their template, sequence the life cycle labels, glue, cut and fold. Life cycle of a penguin templates 1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. 2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. Life cycle of a flamingo templates 1: Children colour the life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut and fold. 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge. 3: Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold. Option to choose simple labels or descriptions. 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge Life cycle of an owl templates 1: Children sequence 4 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions. 2: As above, but with an easy-cut edge. 3: Children sequence 6 life cycles on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence basic words with pictures, or pictures with descriptions. 4: As above, but with an easy-cut edge. Pupils could complete a foldout, then research the bird they have chosen and find out more about the stages of its life cycle (e.g. the length of each stage, where they nest, how many eggs are laid at a time). Guidance for this is not included. Please note, it is not possible to edit these templates. UK and US versions are included.

These fun accordion foldable activities are a lovely addition to interactive science notebooks and support learning around spring, seasonal changes and life cycles. They are a cross between a worksheet and a craft activity! This resource is a bundle of 4 life cycle template sets - frog, bean, daffodil and chicken. Each foldout breaks down the life cycle into 4 or 6 parts. There are options to simply colour the template, cut out and fold (and insert into a notebook if required). Alternatively, there is also an option to add a step of ordering the life cycle stages and gluing them onto the template. Pupils could complete a foldout, then research the animal/plant they have chosen to find out more about the stages of its life cycle (e.g. the length of each stage). Guidance for this is not included. Please note, it is not possible to edit these templates.

Introduce or review the stages of how fossils form with these folding cut-and-paste activities, featuring an ammonite and a Triceratops. These foldout sequencing activities will help KS2 pupils recall 6 stages of fossilisation in a fun and engaging way, that’s more hands-on than a standard fossils worksheet. The templates - Triceratops There are 4 similar templates to choose from to allow for differentiation: Template 1: Colour the images, match the labels to the pictures, glue, cut, and fold. There are 2 label options to choose from. Template 2: Colour the images, arrange the stages of fossilisation in order on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Template 3: Colour the images, write a short description of each stage, glue, cut, and fold. This one could be used as a review if you’ve already covered the fossilisation process. Template 4: Colour the images, match the pictures to the words, arrange them in order on the template, glue, cut, and fold. The templates - ammonite Template 1: Colour the images, cut out and fold. Template 2 : Colour the images, cut out the words and sequence them, glue the words in place, cut and fold. Template 3: Colour the images, cut out the words with the pictures and sequence them, glue the words in place, cut and fold. Template 4: Larger version of template 3 (over 2 pages). Activity benefits Hands-on and low-prep Use as an introduction or a review Opportunity to practice following directions A fun alternative to a science worksheet Differentiated options Suitable for interactive notebooks Also included: Directions for pupils (including a picture showing how to fold) Questions for a whole class discussion. Some suggested answers are provided for this. Palaeontologist’s diary writing page for students to imagine and describe the experience of finding a triceratops fossil. US and UK versions of the PDF are included. Is this resource editable? This PDF resource is not editable.

Explore rocks and fossils with your KS2 class with this set of ready-to-use resources. This bundle, particularly suitable for year 3 science, contains activities, PowerPoint presentations and a rocks classroom display. Here’s what’s included: Resource 1: Rocks Classroom Display 8 rock example photos (granite, chalk, sandstone, flint, marble, pumice, limestone, slate). 3 rock type description cards (sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, igneous rock). Cut-out letters with rock design - R, O, C, K, S A4 Rock Cycle Poster Rocks frame image file - this can be copied and pasted into other documents that you want to add to your display. Resource 2: A-Z Rocks and Fossils PowerPoint Consolidate learning on rocks and fossils with this 26 slide PowerPoint presentation. Each letter is a different themed word which will help pupils re-cap their learning, as well as introduce some new vocabulary. Questions within the presentation provide an opportunity for pupils to share their thoughts and knowledge. **Resource 3: How A Fossil is Formed Activity ** A 5 page PDF including 8 full colour pictures with the corresponding labels. Print, cut out individual pictures/labels and laminate. A 4 page PDF as above but with the labels included on the pictures for lower ability. **Resource 4: Mary Anning PowerPoint ** A look at the life and work of Dorset paleontologist Mary Anning. Resource 5: How a fossil is formed folding craft Teach the stages of fossilisation with this folding ammonite craft. Print on A4 card ready for pupils to colour and fold like a concertina. When closed, you’ll just see the large fossil ammonite but when opened, the fossilisation process will be revealed! Instructions are provided as well as some questions for discussion. Resource 6: Fossil identification activity Your class can become palaeontologists! This activity consists of 15 full colour photos of different fossils with labels to match (pictures can be printed with or without a background). Fossils include ammonites, a mosasaur tooth, megalodon tooth, shells, coral and a plesiosaur backbone. There are 2 sets of labels to choose from (1 set requiring some internet research, the other more descriptive to allow pupils to try to identify without needing to go online).

Teach the stages of fossilisation at KS2 with this folding ammonite craft and sequecing cards. Ammonites were pre-historic sea creatures with tentacles and a spiral shell. Their fossils can be found all over the world in many different types of sedimentary rock! These activities are designed to complement the KS2 science curriculum and is a fun alternative to a standard fossils worksheet. How a fossil is formed foldable activity There are 4 similar templates to choose from for this foldable activity: Colour the images, cut out and fold Colour the images, cut out the words and sequence them, glue the words in place, cut and fold. Colour the images, cut out the words and pictures, sequence, glue, cut and fold. Larger version of template 3 (over 2 pages). When closed, you’ll just see the large fossil ammonite but when opened, the fossilisation process will be revealed! You can see a finished example on my Facebook page here. Instructions for pupils are provided (including a picture showing how to fold) as well as some questions for a whole class discussion. Some suggested answers are provided for this. US and UK versions are included. Please note this resource is not editable. How a fossil is formed cards to sequence (with and without descriptions). Order the stages of fossilisation with this printable sequencing activity. This science resource uses the example of an ammonite (a marine creature with a spiral-shaped shell) to explore 8 steps in the fossilisation process. Laminate to use as a science center again and again. This resource includes: Teacher notes 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color without text. 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color with a short description on each card. 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in black and white without text. 8 fossil sequencing cards (2 to a page) in color with a short description on each card. Labels to print and use with the card sets that don’t have text. 8 fossil sequencing cards (4 to a page) in black and white without text. The PDF is not editable. Uk and US paper sizes included.

These fun foldouts are a memorable way of teaching the planets in our solar system and the phases of the moon. Use as a science centre, for an interactive notebook or to support learning/lessons around space, including World Space Week. Sequencing the planets There are 3 similar template options to choose from: Students colour the template with the planets in order (from nearest to the sun to furthest away). They also colour the 2 halves of the space scene. They then cut out the template and space scene, glue the space scene to the top and bottom of the template, then fold. The second option is the same, but students will cut out and order the planets before gluing and folding. For the third option, students match simple facts to each of the planets before cutting and folding. Phases of the moon This printable activity has 4 options for you to choose from so that you can best match the needs of your students: Template 1: Colour the phases of the moon, cut, glue and fold. Template 2 (print in colour): Identify the phases of the moon, write them on the template, glue, cut and fold. Template 3: Colour the phases of the moon, sequence them on the template, glue, cut and fold. There are 2 label options for this template - one has the letter ‘b’ on the phases of the moon to show students which part to colour black. Template 4: Colour the phases of the moon, cut and sequence them, write the names of each stage, glue, cut and fold. The phases of the moon include the letter ‘b’ to show which part to colour black.