Recap vocabulary associated with fossils with this printable word search activity. There are 12 fossil themed words hidden forwards, backwards, vertically and diagonally. Ideal as a filler for early finishers or as a quick science activity. Answers included so you don’t have to search for them yourself! Extend the activity by asking children to explain how each word is related to the fossil theme. The 12 words are: Fossil Jurassic Ammonite Extinct Cast Shell Bone Dinosaur Trilobite Sedimentary Paleontology Rock

Re-cap some of the key words/vocabulary associated with Charles Darwin’s life. Words can be found going forward, backwards, vertically and diagonally. As an extension, challenge pupils to explain the significance of each word. Includes answers. Also available: Who was Charles Darwin PowerPoint presentation Who was Charles Darwin Google Slides presentation

Do your pupils need a visual reminder of the vocabulary for plant life cycles. This colourful life cycle of a bean plant word wall can be printed and displayed to help support them. This resource contains the following: Life cycle stages of a bean plant (3 to a page) As above but with descriptions Words for the parts of a plant (stem, leaves, roots, flower, stem). UK and US paper sizes are included. Please note that this free resource is not editable.

If you’re doing an Alstroemeria (Peruvian lily) dissection science lesson with your pupils, this slide show will show them the parts of a flower alongside investigating the real thing. This 12-slide PowerPoint presentation is specific to Alstroemeria flowers and covers the following flower parts with photographic images: Sepals Petals Stamens (filaments and anthers) Stigma and style Ovary Ovules Is this resource editable? The slideshow has editable text boxes to make any adjustments needed for your learners. The images are fixed in place and cannot be edited.

Help your students practice their classification skills with this free candy dichotomous key activity. For this activity, pupils will identify the flavors of 9 different sweets using observable features of the wrappers. What’s included: Mystery sweets sheet (with and without spaces for the answers) The dichotomous key with couplets Answer sheet 2 pages with 4 candies for pupils to write their own key This is an activity that can be used all year round, or tie into holidays like Valentine’s Day, Halloween or Christmas. A US and UK version is included.

Review animals from the 5 vertebrate groups with these fun animal classification foldouts. Pupils can sort animals into groups before gluing and folding, or draw their own animals on the template. Benefits of this resource Low prep - just print and go! A fun alternative to a science worksheet Hands-on - a good way to practice fine motor skills through cutting and folding Practice following directions The templates Template 1: Colour the 15 animals and cut them out, sort the animals into groups on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Template 2: Colour the animals on the 5 labels, match each label to one of the animal groups on the template, glue, cut, and fold. Template 3: This template allows children to draw some animals from each group in the blank boxes before cutting and folding. Is this resource editable? No, this resource is not editable. UK and US versions of the 8-page PDF are included.

Review grouping animals with this animal classification sorting activity. This lift-the-flap book is a fun alternative to a worksheet and allows children to cut and paste animals from the 5 vertebrate groups - mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and amphibians. What’s included? The template has a top and bottom part. There are 2 sets of animals to choose from, each provided in colour and black and white. Benefits of this activity Hands-on and low-prep Use as a review Opportunity to practice following directions & fine motor skills A fun alternative to a worksheet Suitable for interactive notebooks Is this resource editable? This resource is not editable. UK and US versions of the file are included.

A fun, foldable activity for KS1 pupils, designed to get them thinking about smaller habitats (micro-habitats) and the animals that live there. An engaging alternative to a standard worksheet, this printable resource is particularly appropriate for year 2 science. It could be used to support a lesson on microhabitats, minibeasts, or habitats. This resource is an 8-page PDF. It looks at 3 micro-habitat examples; a rock pool, under leaves, and a flower bed. There are 2 templates for each microhabitat so children can either colour the animals already included, or research and draw their own. Once they have colored a template, they can cut it out and fold using the instructions provided. Some children may need assistance with this part and it’s a good idea to have a pre-made example. Once folded, they can then ‘hide’ the animals away by closing the template, and then pull it gently apart to reveal what’s inside. US and UK paper sizes included. Please not that this is not an editable resource.

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 PowerPoint 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. I also offer a Fossils as Evidence PowerPoint in my shop, suitable for KS2. Find it here

A simple science craft activity to introduce or review the life cycle of a bat. Once the foldout is complete, the 2 halves of the bat are brought together, then are gently pulled apart to reveal the inside. Use this hands-on alternative to a worksheet to support a lesson on mammals, life cycles, nocturnal animals or bats. You could also use it as a Halloween activity or in an interactive science notebook. Print out a template for each child. You can use paper or card (paper is easier to fold but card is more robust). There are 3 templates to choose from Colour, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the descriptions of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold. Colour, sequence the stages (with descriptions) of the bat life cycle, glue, cut and fold. You’ll need coloured pencils and scissors. Glue is required if you are using the cut and stick options. You may find it useful to have a pre-made example for children who might require more of a visual cue for the folding. Save printing costs by showing the folding instructions on a screen. This resource is a 7 page PDF and is not editable. US and UK versions included.

Introduce or review the life cycle stages of a mallard duck with this foldable sequencing activity. This fun alternative to a worksheet covers 4 stages of a duck’s life cycle - egg, hatching, duckling, and adult duck. It could be used as part of a lesson on bird life cycles, alongside hatching ducks, or as part of a pond life study. The templates The activity templates are differentiated so you can use them with multiple age groups or abilities. Template 1: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle. Cut out the template and fold. Template 2: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle (egg, hatching, duckling, adult duck), cut out and sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut and fold. Template 3: As above but with a straight cutting edge. Template 4: Colour the duck face and the stages of the duck life cycle, cut out and sequence the life cycle stages (with short descriptions), glue, cut and fold. Guidance for folding is supplied. Benefits of this activity -Low prep -Children learn about the duck 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. -Us and UK versions are included in the file. Please note that this is not an editable resource.

Why are flamingos pink? How many eggs do they lay? Explore the life cycle of a flamingo with this 14-slide PowerPoint presentation, suitable for Key Stage 2. The presentation covers the egg stage, the growth of the chick and features of an adult flamingo. With interesting facts and real images, your pupils will get to know the flamingo life cycle in an engaging way. Use to support a lesson on birds, the life cycle of a bird, habitats or exotic animals. You can see a full preview of the PowerPoint to decide if this resource is right for you. Any purchased download will not have a watermark.

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.

Are your pupils learning about animals or senses? This interactive whole-class PowerPoint activity is a fun way of finding out about the sense of sight in the animal kingdom. Ideal for early years and KS1. Challenge your pupils to identify which animal each pair of eyes belong to. Read the rhyme together, look at the picture, then move to the next slide once the children have made their guesses. This activity is full of bright images and covers a variety of animals - ideal to get children discussing, reasoning, and identifying. The text and images cannot be edited. Versions with both US and UK spelling are included.

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.

Explore the stages of the life cycle of a fly in KS1 with this fun, foldout activity. Pupils will colour a template, sequence the life cycle stages, glue, cut, and fold. There are 3 templates and 2 sets of life cycle stages to choose from to allow for differentiation if required. Suitable for a lesson on insect life cycles, minibeasts, and for developing fine motor skills (cutting, folding). The templates -Template 1: Children color the fly and the stages of the fly life cycle, sequence the stages, glue them on the template, cut, and fold. -Templates 2 and 3: As above but with a rectangle or a circle around the fly for easier cutting. All templates have the option to sequence the stages with their names, or with a short description. Also included: -Label the fly cut and paste worksheet -US and UK versions of the 10-page PDF Is this resource editable? No, this resource is not editable.

Explore the life cycle of a holly tree with this fun, foldable sequencing activity. Ideal for festive or Christmas science lessons, this hands-on plant life cycle resource is a cross between a craft and a worksheet. This festive 9-page PDF resource contains differentiated options, making it suitable for different ages (at KS1 or KS2) or abilities: Option 1: Children sequence the life cycle stages using pictures and simple words. Option 2: As above but with a straight cutting edge around the holly leaves. Option 3: Children sequence the life cycle stages using pictures with short descriptions. Option 4: The same as option 3 but with a straight cutting edge around the holly leaves. A picture guide showing where to fold is included, as well as a colour poster of the full life cycle. You’ll also find a page of holly tree facts that you can share with children as they complete the activity. Versions for A4 and US letter size paper are included.

A fun and simple science activity all about the life cycle of a penguin. This foldable cut-and-paste resource could be used to support a lesson on birds, the Antarctic, or emperor penguins, or use as a winter/festive craft. The finished foldouts can be glued into an interactive science notebook. This resource has different options to choose from: Template 1: 4-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. Template 2: 6-part life cycle with the option to sequence either words with pictures, or descriptions with pictures. You can choose which template will work best for your pupils, or mix and match. Instructions are included. A colour life cycle poster is included, and some fun facts to discuss with your class whilst they complete the activity. Please note that this is a pdf file and cannot be edited. US and UK versions are included.

Take a colourful journey through the life cycle of a dragonfly with this 25-slide PowerPoint presentation. This engaging slide-show lesson covers the egg, nymph (larva), and adult dragonfly so that your pupils will have a full understanding of the life cycle. Use this resource to support learning about pond or freshwater habitats or insect life cycles. What’s included in the presentation Real photos of dragonflies at different stages of the life cycle. 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. 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 Please note that this resource is not editable. Butterfly life cycle Ladybird life cycle Flamingo life cycle Unusual life cycles Insect life cycles PowerPoint bundle

Ribbit! This 25-slide PowerPoint presentation gives younger students a basic introduction to frogs, their features, diet, and their life cycle. This engaging lesson starter contains bright images, clear diagrams, as well as animations to help children increase their understanding of these amazing amphibians. The images are fixed in place but the text boxes allow for you to edit the content as you wish to suit the needs of your learners. A full video preview of this resource can be viewed - please check this out prior to purchase to see exactly what’s included.