Whales vs Fish Activity

Whales and fish compared on a Venn diagram: students cut out trait cards such as warm-blooded, has scales and breathes with lungs, then sort each into Whales, Fish or Both.
Year groups
Years 3–9 (Key Stages 2–3)
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2
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Updated Oct 26, 2026

Subject
Biology, Animals, Life Sciences, Science
Topic
Whales Vs Fish Activity, Whale
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Activity Introduction

An amazing activity designed for the students to learn more about whales and fish.

Whales vs Fish

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The activity is perfect for encouraging the researching skills for the students, while learning more about these fantastic animals.

Whales vs Fish

This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity.

Instructions

Sort all the circles out in the correct section on the Venn diagram.

Format

Available in a PDF format.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Compare the traits of whales and fish

  • Explain that whales breathe with lungs while fish breathe with gills

Skills covered

  • Compare and contrast — students decide whether each trait fits whales, fish or both groups

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