This lesson pack for P4, linking to the topic Earth’s materials, explains how fossils are formed. Have you ever dreamed of discovering a dinosaur? Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte explains how you do it, as well as how to evacuate them safely. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how fossils are formed Instructions for a fossils experiment Instructions for an extra activity to make and excavate your own fossils Simple to resource! the items you will need: Bread Gummy animal sweets Paper towels or kitchen roll Heavy books

This explanation text for P4, linking to the topic forces and rocks, describes in detail how a pneumatic drill works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the drill: valve, air compressor, hose, piston and drill bit. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This biography text for P4, linking to the topicEarth’s materials, describes the life of the historical scientist James Hutton. James spent lots of time outdoors and he became fascinated by the way that wind and rain changed the soil and the land. He was puzzled to find fossilised fish and shells in rocks in Scotland, far above sea level. He began collecting rocks and reading books about geology. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This explanation text for year 3, linking to the topic forces and rocks, describes in detail how a pneumatic drill works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the drill: valve, air compressor, hose, piston and drill bit. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics Biodiversity and Interdependence, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different variables and how to carry out a comparative test Differentiated results tables A meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

This biography text for year 3, linking to the topics Rocks , describes the life of the historical scientist James Hutton. James spent lots of time outdoors and he became fascinated by the way that wind and rain changed the soil and the land. He was puzzled to find fossilised fish and shells in rocks in Scotland, far above sea level. He began collecting rocks and reading books about geology. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topic plants, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different variables and how to carry out a comparative test Differentiated results tables A meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

In this interview text for P6, linking to the topics Earth and space and Space, Katie Joy explains what she does in her job as a lunar geologist. Katie studies Moon rocks to find out how the Moon has evolved geologically through time, how it formed, why it has volcanoes on it, how it protects Earth from impacting asteroids, and lots more! The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This non-chronological report for P4, linking to the topic of biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the lovable giant panda. The text explains what the bears eat, where they live in China, why they don’t hibernate and why conservation is important to their survival. The downloadable reading pack includes: A differentiated A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This explanation text for year 4, linking to the topic electricity, describes in detail how a lawnmower works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the mower: transmission shaft, wheels, engine, starter cord and throttle. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This interview text for P7 explains the work ecologist Nikita Zimov is doing at Pleistocene Park in Siberia, to turn it back into an Ice Age-style ecosystem. He explains why he is creating an ecosystem of grasslands, how he believes it can help slow climate change and how he first became interested in science. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This interview text for year 6 explains the work ecologist Nikita Zimov is doing at Pleistocene Park in Siberia, to turn it back into an Ice Age-style ecosystem. He explains why he is creating an ecosystem of grasslands, how he believes it can help slow climate change and how he first became interested in science. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

In this lesson pack for year 5, linking to the topic forces, pupils will carry out a fair test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will make their own seesaw and find out how levers work. They will then test what happens if the rod isn’t attached to the fulcrum at its middle point. Where would they need to place the second weight for the lever to be balanced? This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different variables and how to carry out a fair test Results table and squared paper for a line graph. Instructions to make a simple seesaw Simple to resource! The items you will need: Ruler Pin Kitchen roll tube Sticky tape Cocktail sticks Paper straws 100 g weights or Plasticine (rolled into balls weighing around 100 g each)

This interview text for P7 explains how Brendan Walker uses science to make theme parks and play parks feel exciting. He explains what a thrill engineer is, how he helped to design a rollercoaster for Alton Towers theme park and what the most exciting thing is about his job. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This explanation text for P5, linking to the topic electricity, describes in detail how a lawnmower works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the mower: transmission shaft, wheels, engine, starter cord and throttle. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This non-chronological report for P5, linking to the topics of biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the rainforest resident and super-jungle-swinger, the gibbon. The text explains why these mammals are endangered, how they are able to swing between trees, how they communicate and who they are related to. The downloadable reading pack includes: A differentiated A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.v

This explanation text for year 5, linking to the topic forces, describes in detail how the popular fairground ride, the carousel, works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the ride: sweep stay rods, ring gear and drop rods. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This explanation text for P6, linking to the topic forces, describes in detail how the popular fairground ride, the carousel, works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the ride: sweep stay rods, ring gear and drop rods. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this lesson pack for P5 linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence*, pupils will learn about the ocean’s tropical forest, the coral reef. In this pack pupils will discover the coral reef is in fact both living and dead. They will make their own edible polyp and learn the importance of the coral polyp in the reef ecosystem. This pack is suitable to teach whilst social distancing rules apply as equipment is not shared. All pupils would need their own edible items and a dinner knife, teaspoon and bowl. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining coral reefs and food chains Instructions to make an edible polyp Extension information sheet - ten awesomely amazing coral reef residents Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bananas Gummy lace sweets Plain biscuits Sugar Cocktail sticks Green food colouring Bowls Teaspoons Dinner knife

In this lesson pack for year 4 linking to the topics * Animals including humans*, pupils will learn about the ocean’s tropical forest, the coral reef. In this pack pupils will discover the coral reef is in fact both living and dead. They will make their own edible polyp and learn the importance of the coral polyp in the reef ecosystem. This pack is suitable to teach whilst social distancing rules apply as equipment is not shared. All pupils would need their own edible items and a dinner knife, teaspoon and bowl. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining coral reefs and food chains Instructions to make an edible polyp Extension information sheet - ten awesomely amazing coral reef residents Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bananas Gummy lace sweets Plain biscuits Sugar Cocktail sticks Green food colouring Bowls Teaspoons Dinner knife