Syllabus links

ST2-1WS-S - questions, plans and conducts scientific investigations, collects and summarises data and communicates using scientific representations

ST2-2DP-T - selects and uses materials, tools and equipment to develop solutions for a need or opportunity

ST2-4LW-S - compares features and characteristics of living and non-living things

ST2-5LW-T - describes how agricultural processes are used to grow plants and raise animals for food, clothing and shelter

Inquiry and Focus Questions

How can we group living things? What are the similarities and differences between the life cycles of living things? How are environments and living things interdependent?

How do we create food and fibre products from animals and plants?

What is in this resource?

Useful links for teachers - a selection of websites have been identified to provide background information and additional learning activities.

Learning activities - there are 4 sub-pages relating to the inquiry questions. Pick and choose from a range of stand-alone learning activities related to the topic.