Do you need a fun and hands-on way for your students to organise their research and learning around the Amazon rainforest? This interactive printable lapbook is full of templates to help children explore the animals, plants, and features of the Amazon. Use this resource over several lessons to support science and geography at upper KS1 or lower KS2. The individual components can be used as centres, for homework, or as a consolidation of a habitats or Amazon rainforest topic. There is no set way to present the lapbook - just choose the components you want to use based on the size of the card/folder you are using to make it, and the options available. This resource contains: Cover page, plus smaller ‘Amazon Rainforest’ title labels. Layers of the rainforest flipbook with cut and stick, or fill in the description options. Plants and animals of the rainforest activities (either fill in fact cards to place in pockets, or make a petal foldout of Amazon plants). Rainforest geography flipbook - children write about the location, climate, and features of the rainforest. Anaconda food chain foldable sequencing activity. Blue morpho butterfly life cycle foldable sequencing activity. Lift the flap writing prompts. Assembly notes with photos. Teacher notes. Please note, there will be an element of basic research required for some of the activities. Research notes and links are not provided. US and UK paper sizes are provided. This resource is 30 pages.

Are you looking for a fun way to teach life cycles? This foldout is an engaging and hands-on activity alternative to a worksheet to introduce or review the life cycle of an earthworm. The resource covers four stages - cocoon, hatchling, juvenile and adult worm. Use as a science craft (linked to bugs, soil, or life cycles), for an interactive science notebook, or alongside making your own wormery. There are different template and label options to allow for differentiation if required: Template 1: Children colour the template and life cycle stages, arrange the stages in order, glue, cut and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge Template 3: Children colour the template and life cycle stages, write the names (or descriptions) of the stages in the boxes, cut and fold. Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge Also included: Full-page earthworm life cycle diagram Label the earthworm worksheet and answer page Earthworms ‘can, have, are’ worksheet UK and US paper sizes included.

Inspire your KS2 class and help them find out about the life and work of scientist Dr. Jane Goodall with this 30-slide presentation and accompanying printables (PDF). Suitable for a Women’s History Month lesson, or for learning about chimpanzees, Africa, or famous scientists. Use the presentation to introduce your class to Jane Goodall and her life. They’ll find out about her early life, her work with chimpanzees in Gombe, and how she continues to be an advocate for wildlife today. You can then choose from the selection of printable pages to further explore Jane and her work. What’s included: 30-slide presentation/slide show (PowerPoint and Google Slides). See the video preview for details. Jane Goodall biography worksheet (PDF) Flipbook (PDF) Word search with 12 words to find (PDF) Chimpanzee true/false activity (PDF) Discussion/writing prompts x 12 (PDF) Is this resource editable? You will be able to edit the body text in the presentation if you need to make any changes to suit your learners. The PDF is not editable.

Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this fun, folding science craft activity. Your pupils will love opening their foldout to reveal the flamingo life cycle stages inside. This cut-and-paste resource can be used to support a lesson on birds, life cycles, or flamingos. The finished foldout looks great in an interactive science notebook. This resource is a 10-page PDF with 4 similar template options to allow for differentiation: Template 1: Children colour the life cycle stages, match the words to the pictures, glue, cut and fold. Template 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge. Template 3: Children colour the life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut and fold. Option to choose simple labels or descriptions. Template 4: As above but with a straight cutting edge You’ll also find a labelled diagram of the full life cycle, a folding guide, and some fun flamingo life cycle facts to discuss together. Please note, this is not an editable resource. US and UK (A4) versions are included.

Explore the life cycle of a dragonfly with this fun foldable science activity. Pupils will LOVE that they can open their finished foldout to reveal the life cycle stages inside. This printable activity is a bit different from a worksheet and could be used to support a lesson on insects/bugs, habitats, or pond life. It also looks great in an interactive science notebook. This resource is an 8 page PDF with options for differentiation. It contains: Black and white template for students to colour, cut, and fold 2 x black and white templates for students to colour, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, and fold. Black and white templates for students to colour, sequence the life cycle stages with short descriptions, glue, and fold. Instructions (including clear guidance for how to fold). Full dragonfly life cycle in colour to display on a screen or print as a poster. Prep information and terms of use. Please note, this is not an editable resource. Both US and UK versions are included.

Explore the life cycle of the bald eagle with this fun, foldable science activity. A cross between a worksheet and a craft, this hands-on resource will help pupils recall the eagle life cycle from egg, to adult bird. Use this activity for a bird life cycle or birds of prey lesson, or link it to US history (the bald eagle has been the national bird since 1782). Benefits of this activity Low prep Children learn about the eagle life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. Differentiated options Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. What’s included? 2 foldout templates (1 with a circle around the outside, the other with a straight cutting edge), plus life cycle stages. There are 2 options for the life cycle stages - 1 with simple words, and the other with descriptions. A picture showing where to fold the template Versions for both UK and US paper sizes A teacher page of eagle life cycle facts A full-colour picture of the life cycle for reference 2 worksheet options for labeling the body parts of an eagle The PDF file is not editable.

These activities are a fun way to learn about composting, in the classroom. This compost resource features a foldable sequencing activity, sorting activity, and word search that will help your upper KS1/lower KS2 pupils understand how compost is made. Use as part of an Earth Day or environment lesson, alongside creating compost at school/home, or for an eco/gardening club activity. ** What’s included?** Foldable sequencing activity. Children colour the stages of composting (the compost cycle), sequence the stages, cut out the template parts, glue, and fold. The template is included with and without a straight cutting edge so you can pick the one that best suits your learners. Home/garden waste sort. Pupils sort 12 pictures into items that can be composted, and those that should be placed in the trash. Colour and b/w version included. This activity could be laminated to use multiple times. Word search. 12 compost-related words to find across, up, down, and diagonally. US and A4 (UK) paper sizes Please note, this 8-page PDF resource is not editable.

Take a colourful journey through the life cycle of a ladybird with this 24-slide PowerPoint presentation. This engaging slide-show lesson covers the egg, larva, pupa, and adult ladybird so that your pupils will have a full understanding of the whole life cycle. Use as an introduction to insect life cycles, for your spring science or general science about bugs and insects. You can view a full video preview to see the details of each slide before purchasing. What’s included in the presentation: Real photos of different species of ladybird Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - 3 pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. A spare slide to add your own information to if needed. A short set of quiz questions at the end to help re-cap knowledge For other KS2 life cycle PowerPoints, take a look at these other resources: Butterfly life cycle Dragonfly life cycle Flamingo life cycle Unusual life cycles Insect life cycles PowerPoint bundle

Help Dr Bones identify the body parts in his X-ray pictures. This PowerPoint whole-class activity is a fun and interactive way to build on pupils’ knowledge of the human skeleton at lower KS2 (year 3 in particular). Pupils see each picture, identify the body part/bones, and see if they were right on the next slide. This presentation consists of 23 slides and includes real x-ray images of the skeletal system. Check out the video preview to see the full resource. Can this resource be edited? This resource is partially editable. The images, title page and borders are fixed in place and not editable. The text CAN be amended should you need to make any adjustments for your students.

A lapbook is a fun, hands-on way of consolidating children’s research. This shark lapbook project has 7 templates and can be used for a shark week, marine science lessons or to support units on ocean animals, fish, or habitats. Choose the foldable components that best suit your learners, and the size of the lapbook they are creating. Some of the activities will require pupils to do some of their own basic research. You can see a resource preview on YouTube here. The template options included in this lapbook resource are: Cover page Food chain foldable activity Shark adjective petal foldable activity Lift the flap shark facts Examples of sharks (pocket with cards) ‘Spotlight on’ shark fact file Great white life cycle foldable activity Label the shark body parts What else is included? Pictures showing how to fold the components Teacher notes Versions with US and UK paper sizes/spelling

Introduce or review the water cycle in simple steps with this foldable activity and presentation. This resource focuses on 4 stages of the water cycle: collection, evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. The foldable cut and paste activity is a fun alternative to labeling a worksheet and is suitable for interactive science notebooks. One of the templates allows for children to write in the stages themselves. The presentation outlines the 4 stages with simple descriptions and pictures. There is a PowerPoint and Google Slides version included. The video preview shows the full presentation. This resource includes: 13 slide water cycle presentation (PowerPoint and Google Slides) with animation. The presentation is partially editable (titles and images are fixed in place but you can amend what’s in the text boxes if you need to adapt it for your learners). Differentiated foldable sequencing activity (PDF) with 3 similar templates to choose from. The PDF is not editable. Picture showing how to fold the template Teacher notes Versions for US and UK paper sizes

Explore the stages of a tulip’s life cycle with this fun, foldable activity. Ideal for an interactive science notebook, or to support learning about plants, life cycles, spring flowers, or seasonal changes. Print the black and white templates for pupils to colour and cut out. There are 4 similar PDF cut-and-paste templates to choose from so you can pick one that best matches your children’s needs. Simple instructions with pictures are provided to help with folding. Once complete, the 2 halves of the tulip are brought together, then gently pulled apart to reveal the life cycle stages from bulb to flower inside. US and UK versions are included. Please note this 15-page resource is not editable. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the tulip life cycle in a fun and hands-on way, that’s a bit different from a standard science worksheet. -Can be used to introduce the life cycle, or as a review/assessment to check understanding. -Encourages fine motor/scissor skills, hand-eye coordination (folding), and sequencing. -Differentiated options allow for multiple age ranges or abilities to do the same activity. -Finished foldouts can be inserted into an interactive notebook where they can be referenced by children. Also included: -A set of sequencing cards with descriptions to use as an additional center. -Some ideas for discussion

Explore food chains in a woodland, a pond, and Arctic habitat with this set of printable worksheets and clothesline activity. This science resource will help you introduce food chains to your KS1 or lower KS2 class, and give them the opportunity to identify several examples. What’s included? Plant and animal cards to make food chains for 3 habitats (pond, woodland, Arctic tundra) in color and b/w. Attach them to a length of string to make a food chains ‘clothes line’ for the whole class to see, or use for a small group activity. Teacher notes are included with this. 8 Cut and paste worksheets for the 3 habitats ‘Draw a food chain’ worksheets (4 options). ‘Draw the arrows’ worksheets - children add the arrows to a food chain and identify the producer/consumers. US and UK versions of the files The worksheet options allow for differentiation, and for you to choose which pages best suit your learners. In total the file has 35 pages to choose from (plus an additional 14 duplicate pages in colour).

Introduce or review the life cycle of the adorable axolotl with this fun, foldout activity. This science resource contains options for differentiation, as well as other printable worksheets to support learning about axolotls. Use for a lesson on amphibians, endangered animals, South American animals, animal life cycles, or as part of an axolotl research topic/unit. Which Key Stage is this resource suitable for? Upper KS1 or KS2 The foldout templates: Template 1 (4 stages): Children colour the axolotl and life cycle stages, sequence the stages, glue, cut, and fold. Option to sequence the stages with short descriptions. Template 2: As above but with 6 stages (including embryo). This resource also includes other printables to support researching and learning about axolotls: Set of 6 life cycle cards with descriptions. These could be printed and used for a small group activity. Colour and b/w options areincluded. Life cycle poster (colour). ‘All about axolotls’ worksheet with spaces to write about the distribution/habitat, diet, and features of axolotls. Colour and b/w versions. Axolotls ‘can, have, are’ worksheet. This can be written on or use the cut-and-paste words provided. Flipbook with a cover and 3 sections to write in. The tabs at the bottom of each section have been left blank for you to instruct children on what to write about (e.g. diet, habitat, facts, features, size, etc). Colour and b/w options. Label the body parts of an axolotl worksheet with answers. 2 information pages to support student research, if required. Is the PDF editable? No, the resource is not editable. Uk and US versions are included. Total pages: 21

Mary Anning was one of the world’s greatest fossil hunters. Despite her humble background, she was a pioneer, although she didn’t receive the credit for her achievements that she deserved. Introduce your class to this remarkable British palaeontologist with this 19-slide Google Slides presentation detailing her life with facts and images. It outlines her major discoveries including ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, winged reptiles, and fossil poop! The presentation ends with some discussion questions. This presentation would complement a rocks and fossils earth science unit, or support learning about women in science (e.g. for International Day of Women and Girls in Science). You could also use it for a history lesson, or biography project. Is the presentation editable? Yes, partially. All titles and images are secured and not editable, but you can amend the body of the text should you need to adapt anything for your pupils. When you download this resource you’ll receive a one page PDF with a link. When you click the link, you’ll be prompted to make a copy of the presentation for your own Google Drive. You’ll then be able to share with pupils via Google Classroom.

If you’re studying animal life cycles in year 5 and are looking to introduce your pupils to some of the more weird and wonderful examples, this PowerPoint slide show is for you. It will expand their learning beyond the butterfly, frog, or chicken life cycles that they may have encountered before. Explore the features of some of the more unusual life cycles in the animal world. From frogs whose tadpoles hatch in their stomachs, to fish that change sex and egg-laying mammals, this presentation lesson is full of interesting facts about lesser-known animal life cycles. What’s included? 36 Colourful slides featuring real photos and realistic clip art Editable slides (see below for details) Information and facts about interesting animal life cycles including the echidna, axolotl, atlas moth, and the 17-year cicada. Re-cap questions at the end to discuss or have pupils write up in their notebooks. -2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed (not included in the overall page total). Is the PowerPoint editable? You can edit any body text on the slides. Titles and images are not able to be moved or edited. Can I see a full preview? Yes! The video preview shows the full slide show so you can check suitability for your learners.

This minibeast-themed pack is full of materials to help you quickly create a display for your KS1 classroom. Just choose the pages you want to incorporate into your display, print and mount. Includes real photographs as well as realistic images. This fun display covers information on minibeast life cycles, body parts, types of minibeasts, and some fun facts! What’s included? ‘Minibeasts’ title over 2 pages. Print, trim, and join. Real photo posters of minibeasts that live in a pond, on plants, and in/on the soil. These are included with and without a coloured background. For posters with a white background, trim, and mount on coloured paper. Magnifiers with insect examples (x9). Print and cut out individually. 2 life cycle posters (dragonfly and butterfly) ‘Parts of an insect’ and ‘parts of a spider’ posters ‘What is a minibeast’ poster 6 minibeast fact posters (included in 2 sizes) UK and US paper sizes In total, there are 23 pages in the PDF.

Take a colourful journey through the life cycle of a butterfly with this 27-slide PowerPoint presentation. This engaging slide show covers the egg, caterpillar, chrysalis, and adult butterfly so that your students will have a full understanding of the life cycle. What’s included in the presentation: Real photos of different species of butterflies and their caterpillars Editable text boxes to make adjustments for your students if needed (images and titles are not editable) Fun animations - some pages have animated elements so make sure you’re using the ‘present’ screen. 2 spare slides to add your own information to if needed. This slide show is suitable for KS2 or upper KS1. Check out the video to see a full preview. National Curriculum link Living Things and their habitats Describe the differences in the life cycles of a mammal, an amphibian, an insect and a bird