How fast can you react?
Hands-on Activities
What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.
Insects: Part 3
Picture Collections
20 images of some animals such as ants and mosquitoes that have 6 legs and 3 main body parts consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen
Insects: Part 1
Picture Collections
10 images of some animals such as ants and mosquitoes that have 6 legs and 3 main body parts consisting of a head, thorax and abdomen.
How does sound travel?
Hands-on Activities
Try out this cool activity to hear sound vibrations.
How do animals hide?
Hands-on Activities
Play a game of hide and seek to discover how animals can hide in plain sight!
How do animals stay warm in the winter?
Hands-on Activities
Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!
How do I construct a terrarium?
Hands-on Activities
You can make your own terrarium for growing plants!
How do I see colour?
Hands-on Activities
How is light connected to the colours we see? In this STEAM activity make a colourful light catcher and discover why we see different colours?
Fish: Freshwater
Picture Collections
4 images of some fish such as koi that live in freshwater river and lake environments and in freshwater aquariums and garden ponds
Fish: Saltwater
Picture Collections
14 images of some fish such as lion fish, grouper and sharks that live in saltwater environments like oceans, saltwater lakes and aquariums
Flowers: Cup Shape
Picture Collections
8 images of some flowerheads such as roses and water lilies whose outer petals are longer than the petals in the centre of the flower
Flowers: Irregular Shape
Picture Collections
3 images of some asymmetrical flowerheads such as an iris and an Orchis Sima or Monkey Orchid
Flowers: Radial Shape
Picture Collections
7 images of some symmetrical flowerheads such as asters and sunflowers whose petals radiate from the centre of the flower
Flowers: Trumpet Shape
Picture Collections
5 images of some flowerheads such as petunias and lilies that start as a narrow base and widen to an open shape
Exploring Food Chains
Lessons
Students develop and apply the skills of questioning, sorting & classifying and making connections as they explore food chains in different habitats.