This resource pack has been created for use in the classroom and includes six creative and interactive activities to make KS1 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) learning fun and engaging. The pack is also focused on renewable energy to start conversations and build knowledge of energy and climate change.
It includes:
• KS1 Technology and Engineering: Design an Aircraft That Uses Renewable Energy
• KS1 Navigation and Spatial Recognition Worksheet
• KS1 Science: Identify Sources of Renewable Energy
• KS1 Technology and Engineering: Design a Chore Machine
• KS1 Computing: Branching and Coding Worksheet
• KS1 Maths: Problem Solving and Reasoning Worksheet
• Certificate
• Answers for all worksheets
Time required to teach each worksheet: 30 -45 minutes (including teaching input). Most worksheets can be used on their own, as a starter/early work, or you may wish to use them to support a full lesson. They can also supplement your lessons on energy, climate change, coding, maths, science and more!
You can find more free resources at www.questfriendz.com
Links to National Curriculum:
KS1 Design and Technology – design
KS1 Science – working scientifically; everyday materials
KS1 Mathematics – geometry (position and direction); number - fractions.
KS1 Computing – algorithms; debugging; logical reasoning.
KS1 Art and Design - use drawing to share ideas
KS1 Geography – geographical skills; human and physical geography
Links to complementary resources: The activity sheet is linked to the book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Great Energy Robbery.
The third instalment in a STEM-sational series which inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 5+ through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before.
Can you help Lillicorn sort all items according to whether they belong to ‘planets’ or colour ‘red’ groups? Cut out each item and stick it in the correct circle(s). Some items may appear in both groups. As an additional challenge, can you think of any other items that can go in these groups? Draw them!
Includes an answer sheet.
Requires printing of worksheet in colour.
Time required to teach: 20 minutes.
Additional material required: None but you can find more free resources at www.questfriendz.com
Links to National Curriculum: KS1 Maths - statistics
Links to complementary resources:
The activity sheet is linked to the book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Missing Memory. Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023: Children’s Book of the Year - STEM category.
The second instalment in a STEM-sational series which inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 4-8 through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before.
Meet Lilli and her best friends Leo and Bea - three endlessly curious kids with BIG imaginations. When they unite to solve a challenging science problem, they turn into SUPERHEROES Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble and journey to a world full of magic, adventure and quests.
When Bea’s robot B-bot malfunctions after installing new dance software the three friends put their heads together and return to Questland as the SUPERQUESTERS to find a solution. Upon arrival, the trio discover that the evil Lord Grumble is wreaking havoc with his new Memory Machine, stealing memories from everyone, including the Queen of Questland. Adventure and excitement await as the friends work together to crack this latest case. Can you help them find Lord Grumble’s Memory Machine and restore normality to Questland?
Children develop over 12 STEM skills including problem solving, coding, sequencing, debugging and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest…and discover their inner superhero along the way.
The book includes 100 reusable stickers (which can be removed for classroom use), a reward chart, glossary and answer page.
Further learning resources to download at: www.questfriendz.com
Also available in the SuperQuesters series:
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Great Energy Robbery
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea
Can you help Lillicorn sort all the items into ‘sea life’ or colour ‘green’ groups? Cut out each item and stick it in the correct circle(s). Some items may appear in both groups. As an additional challenge, can you think of any other items that can go in these groups? Draw them!
Includes answer sheet.
Requires printing of worksheet in colour.
Time required to teach: 20 minutes.
You can find more free resources at www.questfriendz.com
Links to National Curriculum: KS1 Maths - statistics
Links to complementary resources: The activity sheet is linked to the book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun.
The first instalment in a STEM-sational series which inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 4-8, through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before.
Meet Lilli and her best friends Leo and Bea - three endlessly curious kids with BIG imaginations. When they unite to solve a challenging science problem, they turn into SUPERHEROES Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble and journey to a world full of magic, adventure and quests.
Lilli, Bea and Leo are working on solving the science question of how objects such as a hot air balloon go up in the air. They journey to Questland in search of the answer. Upon their arrival the queen asks for their help. Lord Grumble and the Snapettes have stolen the sun and Questland is in darkness. Adventure and excitement await as the friends work together to crack this latest case. Can you help them to track down Lord Grumble and his Snapettes and return the stolen sun to Questland?
Children develop 12 STEM skills including problem solving, coding, sequencing, debugging and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest…and discover their inner superhero along the way.
The book includes 100 reusable stickers (which can be removed for classroom use), a reward chart, glossary and answer page.
Also available in the SuperQuesters series:
*SuperQuesters: The Case of the Missing Memory *- Shortlisted for *The Week Junior *Book Awards 2023: Children’s Book of the Year - STEM category
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Great Energy Robbery *
** SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea
This resource pack has been created for use in the classroom and includes six creative and interactive activities designed to make KS1 Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) learning fun and engaging.
It includes:
KS1 Technology/Science: Design a Hot Air Balloon
KS1 Maths: Logic and Counting Worksheet
KS1 Transport/Science: Things that Fly Worksheet
KS1 Computing: Coding Worksheet
KS1 Maths: Sorting Worksheet (Venn Diagrams)
Fun worksheet to design your own STEM superhero
Certificate
Answers for all worksheets
Time required to teach each worksheet: 30 – 45 minutes (including teaching input). Most worksheets can be used on their own, as a starter/early work, or you may wish to use them to support a full lesson.
You can find more free resources at www.questfriendz.com
Links to National Curriculum:
KS1 Science (working scientifically; uses of everyday materials)
KS1 Design and Technology (design)
KS1 Mathematics – (number and place value; statistics)
KS1 History (differences between ways of life in different periods; significant national/global events; lives of significant individuals who have contributed to key achievements)
KS1 Computing – (algorithms; debugging; logical reasoning).
Links to complementary resources: The activity sheet is linked to the book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun.
The first instalment in a STEM-sational series which inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 4-8, through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before.
Meet Lilli and her best friends Leo and Bea - three endlessly curious kids with BIG imaginations. When they unite to solve a challenging science problem, they turn into SUPERHEROES Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble and journey to a world full of magic, adventure and quests.
Lilli, Bea and Leo are working on solving the science question of how objects such as a hot air balloon go up in the air. They journey to Questland in search of the answer. Upon their arrival the queen asks for their help. Lord Grumble and the Snapettes have stolen the sun and Questland is in darkness. Adventure and excitement await as the friends work together to crack this latest case. Can you help them track down Lord Grumble and his Snapettes and return the stolen sun to Questland?
Children develop 12 STEM skills including problem solving, coding, sequencing, debugging and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest…and discover their inner superhero along the way.
Also available in the SuperQuesters series:
** SuperQuesters: The Case of the Missing Memory - Shortlisted for *The Week Junior *Book Awards 2023: Children’s Book of the Year - STEM category
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Great Energy Robbery *
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea
A fun activity sheet focused on logic, counting and reasoning. Supporting KS1 maths, children must help Atom, the mouse, count the mushrooms in different ways. As an additional challenge, create your own questions for a friend to solve.
Includes an answer sheet.
Requires printing of worksheet in colour.
Time required to teach: 15 - 20 minutes
Additional material required: None but you can find more free resources at www.questfriendz.com
National Curriculum links: KS1 Maths – number and place value; statistics (Year 2)
Links to complementary resources: The activity sheet is linked to the book SuperQuesters: The Case of the Stolen Sun.
The first instalment in a STEM-sational series which inspires a love of STEM learning in children aged 4-8, through a unique blend of adventure stories and interactive play. Read the book, solve the quests using stickers and learn STEM skills in immersive ways never done before.
Meet Lilli and her best friends Leo and Bea - three endlessly curious kids with BIG imaginations. When they unite to solve a challenging science problem, they turn into SUPERHEROES Lillicorn, Leo Zoom and Bea Bumble and journey to a world full of magic, adventure and quests.
Lilli, Bea and Leo are working on solving the science question of how objects such as a hot air balloon go up in the air. They journey to Questland in search of the answer. Upon their arrival the queen asks for their help. Lord Grumble and the Snapettes have stolen the sun and Questland is in darkness. Adventure and excitement await as the friends work together to crack this latest case. Can you help them track down Lord Grumble and his Snapettes and return the stolen sun to Questland?
Children develop 12 STEM skills including problem solving, coding, sequencing, debugging and algorithms as they complete each interactive quest…and discover their inner superhero along the way.
The book includes 100 reusable stickers (which can be removed for classroom use), a reward chart, glossary and answer page.
Also available in the SuperQuesters series:
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Missing Memory - Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Awards 2023: Children’s Book of the Year - STEM category
*SuperQuesters: The Case of the Great Energy Robbery *
SuperQuesters: The Case of the Angry Sea