The best, free Interactive Whiteboard Resources
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Science - Key Stage 2 (7-11 year olds)
Plants and Animals
There are four interactive, high quality and easy to use modules on plant and potato growth and healthy eating. There are two different ability levels.
Something FishyA series of lessons on water and fish including how they differ from other animals. It looks at the features of different animals groups, food chains and the nutritional value of fish.
Animals and UsAnimals and Us is an interactive resource from the RSPCA. There are lots of quizzes, drag and drop activities, videos and interactive stories about animals and their care.
Schools PDSAActivities and educational resources produced by the PDSA in the UK which are aimed at promoting responsible pet ownership. There are PetCasts and video clips of PDSA vets and nurses showing how to care for pets.
Chain ReactionA Flash site from Ecokids about food chains. It provides opportunities for discussion and is clearly presented and illustrated.
Food ChainsSorting activities where children need to spot the living things and see how they depend on each other. They can try to make a food web by seeing which animals are producers or predators.
Life CyclesLearn the names of the different parts of a flower by taking a flower apart and labelling them. Use the magnifying glass to learn the functions of each part.
Parts of a FlowerA narrated animation of the parts of a flower. Click on the various parts of the flower to see what they do.
The Biology of PlantsA great education site for children and young people which covers all stages of the lives of plants from germination to seed dispersal. The illustrations, animations and videos work well on the whiteboard.
Factors affecting PlantsA useful site to revise the structure of a plant. It also looks at how plants need water, light and heat.
Helping Plants Grow WellAn activity where you need to see if you can make the plant grow well by providing warmth and water.
Plant ReproductionA great site for learning how plants reproduce. Learn the parts of a flower and the role in pollination and how seeds are dispersed. There is an option to download the lesson pack.
Plant Life CyclesThis site has an animation of the life cycle of a plant. You can then do a comprehension exercise on this and a quiz
Life CyclesDrag and drop activities about the life cycles of plants, frogs and humans. Teacher notes included.
The Life Cycle of a FrogA narrated animation of the life cycle of a frog. There is a short description of each stage which can be read with the sound off option.
Incomplete and Complete MetamorphosisVideo footage with audio explanation of a caterpillar changing into a butterfly. The presentation can be paused and viewed with text if required. There is also video of a grasshopper shedding its skin.
ARKive EducationARKive is multimedia resource for teachers and educators. It has thousands of downloadable videos and images on a wide range of curriculum topics. The PowerPoint presentations take PowerPoint to another dimension!
