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Questions are marked automatically as pupils answer: a sound and a character reaction show straight away whether they are right, and correct answers earn points, with a results screen at the end.
A 14-slide interactive lesson that runs in any web browser on a computer, tablet or interactive whiteboard. Members open it online from their year group page. Buying it on its own gives you a .zip download to unzip and open.
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What helps a penguin swim? This 15-slide interactive lesson, with an accompanying video, answers What are birds? by exploring their key features.
Children explore and identify different kinds of birds and their features, learn about characteristics such as feathers, beaks and wings, and recognise that some birds can fly while others cannot. They discover that penguins use flippers and webbed feet to help them swim, and label the features of a bird using drag-and-drop. Questions check understanding of different bird classes, including flightless and swimming birds, and identify which pictured animals are not birds.
A dependable addition to a KS1 science topic, giving children a clear introduction to birds and how they differ from other animal groups. Comparing flightless and flying birds is a memorable way into classification.
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What year group is this for?
KS1 — Years 1–2 (ages 5–7).
Does it include a video?
Yes — a supporting video introduces the topic.
Is it self-marking?
Yes, with instant feedback on the questions.
| Year Groups | Year 1–2 |
|---|---|
| Resource Type | 🎓 Interactive Lesson & Activities |
| Format | Digital Only |
| Curriculum | England & Wales — KS1 (Years 1–2) |
| Added | 4 March 2026 |
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