Animal Life: Links

This page provides links to an eclectic mix of thought-provoking and information-rich websites relevant to life-based learning.

Many of them are websites with teaching resources for immediate use. Others were particularly helpful when putting together this website.

All of them demonstrate an interest in children being involved in life-based learning.

Please note that a link here is not an endorsement of the concept of life-based learning or of MAC.

Practical material

RSPCA Education

Free lesson plans and resources

Born Free

Free resources from the Born Free organisation

Twinkl

Free resources on animals, including humans

TeacherVision

Animal-themed teaching resources from this US site

Oxford Museum of Natural History

Questions, puzzles and more on this interactive website

Lifespans of animals

Information and questions from a learning website

Learning through landscapes

A website dedicated to outdoor learning, with teaching ideas and downloadable resources

Young People’s Trust for the Environment (YPTE)

Lots of fun learning ideas and resources (including lesson plans) for teachers and children on this charity’s website

Chester Zoo

Their website includes lots for schools and other educators, including free resources

Guidance, support or background information

Encyclopedia Britannica

Useful background information on plant and animal life

Endangered animals

Easy-to-follow information covering categories, definitions and lists

WWF initiatives

An overview of WWF’s initiatives from their website

How much chicken we eat

Information from The Poultry Site about how much chicken we eat in the UK