Living Things

Students develop and apply the skills of observing, comparing & contrasting, and communicating as they explore life cycles of familiar plants.

6 images of some seedlings sprouting as one of the stages towards full plant growth

10 images showing some stages of plant growth from planting to sprouts growing to harvesting

15 images of some products created by humans and are made from plants such as shelter, food and clothing

12 images of some major parts of plants such as stems, roots, flowers and leaves

6 images of some seeds which are the fertilized part of a plant used for germinating new plants such as fennel, kiwis and pumpkins

Get your hands cold for science and explore the topic of sensory adaptation.

15 images of some shapes and colours of plant leaves such as shamrocks, purple beech tree leaves and Japanese Maple tree leaves.

What is a reflex? Test your reaction time and find out why reflexes are important in this challenge activity.

Try out this cool activity to hear sound vibrations.

Do an experiment with celery to learn about the structures that help plants take up water.

Play a game of hide and seek to discover how animals can hide in plain sight!

Animals have some unique adaptations to stay warm. Discover what conduction of heat and insulation have to do with staying warm!

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?

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