Animals and Plants
This site by San Diego Zoo is a mine of information about animals and plants, written especially for young people. It is a fabulous resource for research about paricular animals and is well worth a visit.
Elmo at the Farm
Explore the farm, plant and water seeds and round up the baby animals.
Plant Growth, Development and Response to the Environment
A narrated animation which demonstrates how plants respond to light and gravity.
Seeds and Plant Growth Discovery Pack
This activity pack designed for 5 to 12 year olds can be used to encourage children to care for and appreciate living things and to think about the world around them. It looks at seed dispersal, germination, growth, parts of a plant and more.
All about Water
Find out about the water cycle, our bodies and water, the environment and saving water.
The Life Cycle of a Plant
Find out about the life cycle of a plant including how seeds germinate and the ways seeds are dispersed.
Our Animals
A wonderful digital book about Australian animals which makes a super non-fiction text. It also includes informative videos about the animals which show how they live in the wild.
The Lucky Seed
A delightful, animated story about a seed which grows up to become a tree. It is ideal for use on an interactive whiteboard and for a topic on growing. Best in full screen mode.
Animal Photos
Super wildlife and domestic animals photos which can help you to identify creatures.
What types of food do animals eat?
An easy video explanation of the differences between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores.
