Identifying Invertebrates (home learning)

Australian Curriculum content descriptions: 

Year 3 Science:

• compare characteristics of living and non-living things and examine the differences between the life cycles of plants and animals (AC9S3U01)

• use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment (AC9S3I02)

• write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate (AC9S3I06)

Year 4 Science

• explain the roles and interactions of consumers, producers and decomposers within a habitat and how food chains represent feeding relationships (AC9S4U01)

• use provided scaffolds to plan and conduct investigations to answer questions or test predictions, including identifying the elements of fair tests, and considering the safe use of materials and equipment (AC9S4I02)

• write and create texts to communicate findings and ideas for identified purposes and audiences, using scientific vocabulary and digital tools as appropriate (AC9S4I06)

• Device with internet access
• Drawing paper or a sketchbook
• Animal Images
• Pencil, eraser, and a ruler
• Poster making materials – optional
• Water, a hat, and some sunscreen

This activity is a great one to do together as a family. However, children will need support to complete this activity.

This is an original Cool+ lesson.