1 Pre & Primary Essentials Classroom Displays Biological Sciences 8 Pages

Mini Beasts - Backyard Critters

This set of posters identifies the common external features of animals.

It includes:

ant
bee
butterfly
cicada
earthworm
frog
snail
spider

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Learning goals

We are learning to observe the features of plants and animals and to understand their differences.

Curriculum alignment

AC9SFU01 9 Observe external features of plants and animals and describe ways they can be grouped based on these features ACSSU017 8.4 Living things have a variety of external features

ST1-1WS-S old Observes, questions and collects data to communicate and compare ideas ST1-2DP-T old Uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity ST1-4LW-S old Describes observable features of living things and their environments ST1-5LW-T old Identifies how plants and animals are used for food and fibre products

VCSSU042 Living things have a variety of external features and live in different places where their basic needs, including food, water and shelter, are met

Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.

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Mini Beasts - Backyard Critters

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