Exploring Butterflies in Kindergarten
Explanation and diagrams of a butterfly life cycle.
Simple diagram and large text explanation of frog life cycle.
Year 1 and 2 Sites
The Life Cycle of Australian Ants
Diagram and explanation of ant life cycle.
The Ant Colony Cycle
Diagram and explanation of the life cycle of an ant colony.
Facts and a diagram about goldfish.
Description and diagram of a spiders web.
Parts of a Termite
Sketch of a 'typical' termite. Click on a button to highlight
the named body part.
Life Cycle of Salmon
Click on a life stage to learn more about the life cycle of
Australian Museum: Frogs
Answers to several questions about frogs. Includes life cycle.
Frog Life Cycle
Large print explanation of a frog life cycle.
Lessons Life Cycles of Animals
Lessons on the life cycles of various animals.
Life Cycle Puzzles
Web-based puzzles about ant, butterfly and frog life cycles.
The Life Cycle of the Butterfly
After listening to fictional and non-fictional literature about
caterpillars, and observing Students write a
"biography" of a caterpillar using appropriate
vocabulary and time lines.
What is History? Timelines and Oral Histories
Students construct a timeline based on events from their own lives
and family histories.
Resources Frog Lifecycle Images
Thumbnails to Victorian frog images.
Life Cycle Links
Links to explanations of ant, frog, butterfly and plant life
Ideas for providing students with practice with sequencing.
Year 3 and 4 Sites
Numerous original graphics, diagrams, and interactive games help
illustrate the eye and how it works.
The Life Pump
Diagram of the major arteries and veins in the human body.
How the Heart Works: The Heart House
To simplify how blood flows through a normal, healthy heart think
of the heart as a house. Diagrams included.
Inner exploration of Human Anatomy. Each topic has animations,
100ís of graphics, and thousands of descriptive links.
Food Factory: The Digestive System
Diagram and facts about the digestive system
All about Sharks
Description and diagrams about physical and behavioral
characteristics of sharks.
The Separation of Gondwanaland
Diagram showing links between South America, Antarctica,
Australia, New Zealand and New Caledonia before separation.
Diagram and explanation of the sport of bobsledding.
Animation shows the gradual buildup of stress that leads to
Savage Earth: Earthquakes
Explanation and animated diagram about earthquakes.
Lessons Build a Food Web
Interactive site where students put together a food web using the
plants and animals in the left frame.
WebQuest: Shopping for a Healthier Planet
Students are on a mission to find ways to shop for a healthier
Information and resources about raising silkworms in classrooms.
An integrated Science and Technology unit about frogs.
Year 5 and 6 Sites
How Stuff Works
All about how stuff works.
How Computer Viruses Work
Explains viruses so that you can learn how they work and also
understand how to protect yourself.
Ozone Hole Tour
Explanation of what the ozone hole is and what causes it.
First World War
Explanation of the various types of weapons of WWI and a timeline.
All In The Senses
Explanations about sight, hearing, and smell.
The Northern Lights
Explanations about the Aurora Borealis and photos different
Diagrams and explanations about solar eclipses.
Eye Magic Optical Illusions
There are many tricks that can be played on the eye without having
the need of a conjurer. Try these out for yourself and read the
Explanation of monsoons in Malaysia.
Nessie of Loch Ness
Possible explanations for the Loch Ness Monster.
Select A Disorder
Explanations about various genetic disorders.
Flash animation that explains what SARS and how it spreads.
Explains what nicotine is and how it is addictive.
Mountain of Ice
Life cycle of a glacier in Antarctica. National Geographic:
Life cycle of various parasites.
BrainPOP: The Food Chain
Animated explanation of a food chain.
Food web Ecology
Diagram of a food web that shows the feeding relationships between
the various plants and animals.
Lessons Wetlands Food Web
Worksheet where students create a food web using cutting and
WebQuest: Roald Dahl
Children write an explanation of what makes a great book.
WebQuest: Flashback To The Middle Ages
Students create a coat of arms and write an explanation of the
WebQuest: A Journey Inside the Human Brain
Students design a model of the human brain or a portion of the
brain that explains major parts.
WebQuest: Inventions - Australia's Best!
Students research the Australian invention that has made the
greatest impact on society.
Putting Together Body Parts and Naming the Organs
Students work in groups to construct a diagram of the body.
Graphic Life Map
Students brainstorm for important memories, create graphics or
symbols for their most important memories, and construct a life
Defines the purpose and structure of explanations in simple terms.