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Butterfly Life Cycle

A series of pages about butterflies with stunning narrated videos of each stage of the butterfly life cycle.

5-16 year olds
Teachers

Comparing Life Cycles

This site explains with audio and diagrams the differences and similarities of the life cycles of different creatures such as birds, amphibians, insects and mammals. Test your knowledge on the activities too.

10-11 year olds
Pupils

Life Stages

A life stages activity, with audio, where children need to drag and drop various of images into the correct positions on the relevant life stages. It includes life stages of a butterfly, chicken, flower, frog, human and a tree.

6-8 year olds
Pupils

Frog Life Cycle

An illustrated account of the frog life cycle written with two text levels of difficulty. A non-fiction text resource with photographs. Suitable for IWB.

5-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Circle of Life

The excellent site looks at the differences in life cycles of amphibians, birds, mammals and insects and also tests your knowledge. It is a useful for either whole class or use by individual students.

9-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

The Minibeast Discovery Pack

A super activity booklet for 5 to 12 year olds to introduce children to the world of invertebrates (minibeasts). It includes teachers' notes and worksheets.

5-14 year olds
Teachers

Everyday Life in Roman Times

A straightforward site where you can find out about most aspects of Roman Life such as Roman Towns, entertainment, food, work, slaves, schooling, clothes, toys, buildings and more.

7-11 year olds
Pupils

Life on Board the Mary Rose

The fascinating story of the Mary Rose spans almost 500 years. Here you can find out about life on board the ship.

10-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

All About Spring

Our feature on Spring looks at why we get Spring and what happens in Spring. It focuses on the United Kingdom but is applicable to other countries in the Northern Hemisphere. IWB friendly.

5-11 year olds
Teachers, Pupils

Butterfly Conservation

The education section of this conservation site has some downloadable activities and information about butterflies including their life cycle.

7-14 year olds
Teachers, Pupils
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