Science for Kids: Stage 1 - The Platypus Creek

The video is part of a science series for young children, focusing on the living world. It follows Maya and Stanley on an adventure to find a platypus, teaching them about the external features of animals. Through their journey, they learn to distinguish a platypus from other creatures like fish and yabbies. The lesson concludes with a summary of animal features and encourages children to explore their surroundings for different creatures.

What is the main focus of the Stage 1 Science for Kids series?

• The solar system

• The living world and its features

• The human body

• The history of science

What special event does Maya hope to achieve at Platypus Creek?

• Find a hidden treasure

• Discover a new plant species

• Spot a platypus and make a wish

• Meet a famous scientist

What mistake does Stanley make when he first sees a creature in the water?

• He thinks a fish is a platypus

• He thinks a frog is a platypus

• He thinks a duck is a platypus

• He thinks a turtle is a platypus

What feature does a yabby have that a platypus does not?

• Large claws

• A furry tail

• A smooth bill

• Webbed feet

What are some features of a platypus that Stanley finally recognizes?

• Scaly skin and fins

• A long neck and shell

• A smooth bill and webbed feet

• Feathers and a beak

What does Stanley do when he finally meets the platypus?

• He runs away

• He makes a wish

• He takes a photo

• He asks it to dance

What lesson is emphasized at the end of the story?

• All animals live in water

• Animals can have many different features

• Plants are not important

• Only birds can fly