Living Things Experiment: Plant or Animal?
A printable living things science activity where students explore Plant or Animal? through hands-on testing, observation and classroom discussion.

What is included
- Printable experiment guide with step by step instructions and experiment explanations.
- Teacher's Notes with full descriptions of the experiment and the science behind it, including guided discussion questions.
- Printable Investigation Record for students to support scientific thinking and vocabulary.
Learning goals
- Use evidence from observations to describe features, habitats or life cycles.
- Explore plant or animal? through practical observations of living things, needs and life processes.
Suggested use
This printable living things science activity helps students investigate Plant or Animal? through a clear, hands-on classroom activity. The resource includes student-friendly pages, teacher notes and an Investigation Record to support predictions, observations, vocabulary and scientific thinking. It is designed to be easy to prepare and useful for science lessons, STEM rotations, small groups or extension activities.
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Curriculum alignedSupports key science outcomes
Easy to implementMinimal prep, maximum learning
Engaging, hands-on learningPractical activities students remember


