Animal Educational Resources
Series Titles
Harry Hare's KS1 Field and Farm Biodiversity Booklet
The Field and Farm Biodiversity activity booklet for KS1 pupils is designed so that KS1 children can begin to focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local biodiversity. This introduces them to the meadow environment in a fun and imaginative way and includes sections on the animals found there.
Field and Farm Biodiversity activity booklet for KS1 pupils ( pdf - 7 MB ) 
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Nessa Newt's KS1 Wetland and Bog Biodiversity Booklet
The Nessa Newt Wetland and Bog Biodiversity activity booklet for KS1 pupils is designed so that KS1 children can begin to focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local biodiversity. This introduces them to the wetland environment in a fun and imaginative way and includes sections on the animals found there.
Nessa Newt Wetland and Bog Biodiversity activity booklet for KS1 pupils ( pdf - 1.3 MB ) .
Sarah Seal's KS1 Coastal Biodiversity Booklet
The Sarah Seal Coastal Biodiversity activity booklet for KS1 pupils is designed so that KS1 children can begin to focus on certain creatures, plants and habitats that are important to their local biodiversity. This introduces them to the coastal environment in a fun and imaginative way and includes sections on the animals found there.
Sarah Seal Coastal Biodiversity activity booklet for KS1 pupils (pdf - 4.22 MB ) .
Living Things: Animals and Plants Activity Book for KS1 & 2
In Living Things: Animals and Plants Activity Book for KS1 & 2 children are invited to explore their local environment, either in their gardens or school grounds. The activities encourage them to make observations and to use a range of materials to build and construct. The topics covered link to the curriculum and cover Wildlife in the Backyard, Minibeasts and Birds and Trees. At KS2 activities are extended to cover Lifecycles, Food chains and Habitats.
Living Things: Animals and Plants Activity Book for KS1 & 2 ( pdf - 2.68 MB ) .
Meet the Mammals
In Meet the Mammals we have sought to provide basic but interesting information on mammals that can be found locally within Northern Ireland. Many of the species found here are unique as they became separated from their closest UK relatives during the last Ice Age. Mammals are an important part of the biodiversity of Northern Ireland, although some are not native and can complete with our native mammals. In addition some are classed "Priority Species". These animals need our help to survive as there are many threats to their homes and food. Suitable for KS2 and lower KS3 children.
Meet the Mammals ( pdf - 976 KB ) .
Fergus' Nature Diary
The Fergus Nature Diary Activity Book is suitable for KS1&2 children. It encourages them to think about the seasons at Crawfordsburn Country Park and the different habitats they find there. They are introduced to the habitat of the woodland, seashore and pond, what food is available, the wildlife that lives there, and the life cycles of the plants and animals over the course of the year. It can be used as an introduction to food chains and habitats.
Fergus Nature Diary Activity Book ( pdf - 2.8 MB ) .
The World Around Us: Bogs
The World Around Us: Bogs activity booklet for KS2 pupils is designed so that KS2 children can focus on the creatures, plants and habitat of the bog. They will learn why they are important to their local biodiversity. This introduces them to the bog environment in a fun and imaginative way. Topics includes Lifecycles, Foodchains, the Flora and Fauna of the bog, as well as information about their formation and history. This publication is designed to be used with the peatland website (http://www.peatlandsni.gov.uk).
World Around Us: Bogs activity booklet for KS2 pupils (pdf - 3.26 MB ) .
Red Squirrels in Northern Ireland
The Red Squirrels In Northern Ireland education pack for KS 2 & 3 illustrates the pressures that much of our wildlife face as a result of human activities, through the example of the red squirrel.
The pack is aimed at Key Stage 2 pupils, with a wide range of activities linked to the following curriculum subjects: English, history, mathematics, geography, art, drama, PE and especially science. Some of the activities are classroom based, while others require an outdoor setting. Many of the exercises will be equally valuable for Key Stage 3 pupils.
Teachers may take up this project as a result of a chance encounter with squirrels either by themselves, or by their pupils. However, even without direct contact, red squirrels are an interesting subject for study. The pack also promotes respect for all living things and helps raise awareness of the need for us to preserve local biodiversity.
Red Squirrels In Northern Ireland education pack for KS 2 & 3 ( pdf - 1.03 MB ) .
Resource Packs are available from:
NIEA Education Manager,
Klondyke Building
Gasworks Business Park
Lower Ormeau Road
Belfast BT7 2JA
Tel: (028) 9056 9270
Fax: (028) 9056 9264