Website: Island life

This website compares and contrasts the lives and experiences of the children of Rathlin Island and Hallig Oland (in Germany). It is designed for children as active, independent learners. In this…

Star life cycle quiz

In this exercise we have to identify the different stages of a star's life.

Ocean life under threat

This article is about ocean life. It is available in PDF file and we can listen to the podcast while we read se we can improve our comprehension and listening skills.

Video: Frog Life Cycle

This 2 minute video explains the stages in the development of a frog: an egg, a tadpole and finally an adult frogs. Children learn to distinguish amphibians, they can see their environment and their…

A caterpillar's life

In this activity we study the caterpillar life cycle. We listen to the audio and put the pictures in the right place.

Game: That's life

In this game we learn about the life cycle of various things (soy, cotton, pumpkin, horse or paper). We drag & drop the pictures to the appropriate stage in each cycle.

Increasing life expecancy

Life expectancy is increasing because of a higher standard of living. People have a better diet and have access to free healthcare. Retirees are guaranteed a pension and there is care for people who are…

Video: Domestic life

In this video we learn that from furniture and tapestries to bowls and baskets, art has figured prominently in domestic life for thousands of years. The depictions of everyday life are best understood…

Human life cyle

In this SMART notebook lesson we explore the stages of human life and draw comparisons with different animals. We need to sign in to download the resource.

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