Linking to the topics sound and vibrations and waves, this fun, hands-on lesson pack is aimed at P5. Pupils will discover how sound travels by making a simple string telephone. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with an explanation of the science behind the investigation A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson. An instructions sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: String Cups Scissors Pencils

Linking to the topics sound and vibrations and waves, this fun, hands-on lesson pack is aimed at year 4. Pupils will discover how sound travels by making a simple string telephone. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with an explanation of the science behind the investigation A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson. An instructions sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: String Cups Scissors Pencils

This lesson pack for P3, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, focuses on birds and how they build their nests. Pupils will try to build their own bird’s nest. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Birds’ A sheet with questions Simple to resource! The items you will need: Twigs Dried leaves Moss Bark Soil and water

This lesson pack for year 2, linking to the topics living things , focuses on birds and how they build their nests. Pupils will try to build their own bird’s nest. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Birds’ A sheet with questions Simple to resource! The items you will need: Twigs Dried leaves Moss Bark Soil and water

This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topics of living things and habitats , investigates those jumping marsupials, kangaroos. The text explains what their babies are called, what they eat, what makes them marsupials, their similarities to cows and much 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 year 2 , linking to the topic of living things and habitats , investigates those jumping marsupials, kangaroos. The text explains what their babies are called, what they eat, what makes them marsupials, their similarities to cows and much 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 biography text for P7, linking to the topicinheritance, describes Rosalind Franklin’s life. One of the most important scientists of the 20th century, Rosalind Franklin is best known for her work using X-rays to help discover the shape of the DNA molecule. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This biography text for year 6 , linking to the topic evolution and inheritance , describes Rosalind Franklin’s life. One of the most important scientists of the 20th century, Rosalind Franklin is best known for her work using X-rays to help discover the shape of the DNA molecule. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This interview text for year 5, linking to the topics Animals including humans, explains how Dr Yenny Saraswati looks after orphaned orangutans. Yenny works as a senior vet for the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme in Indonesia, treating orphaned orangutans and training them for release back into the wild. 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 year 5, linking to the topic Animals including humans , explains how Dr Yenny Saraswati looks after orphaned orangutans. Yenny works as a senior vet for the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme in Indonesia, treating orphaned orangutans and training them for release back into the wild. 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.

Doctors and vets use ultrasound scanners to check on human and animal babies before they are born, using sound waves to look inside the mother’s tummy. This explanation text for P6, linking to the topic biological systems, explains how these amazing scanners work. 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.

Doctors and vets use ultrasound scanners to check on human and animal babies before they are born, using sound waves to look inside the mother’s tummy. This explanation text for year 5 , linking to the topic Animals including humans , explains how these amazing scanners work. 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 listicle for P6, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how different animals have their babies. Did you know jawfish carry their eggs in their mouths? the Surinam toad carries its eggs on its back, and an elephant has the longest pregnancy of all mammals! 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 listicle for year 5 , linking to the topic Animals including humans explains how different animals have their babies. Did you know jawfish carry their eggs in their mouths? the Surinam toad carries its eggs on its back, and an elephant has the longest pregnancy of all mammals! 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.

Linking to the topic biological systems P6 pupils will learn about different gestation periods for mammals. They will collect data from the animal antics spreads included in the pack and then record the data into tables and then a bar chart. Pupils will look for a relationship between the gestation period and the weight of the mother. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining animal pregnancy Nine animal antics spreads Two differentiated tables Answer sheet for teachers Predict the gestation period extension sheet

Linking to the topics Animals including humans year 5 pupils will learn about different gestation periods for mammals. They will collect data from the animal antics spreads included in the pack and then record the data into tables and then a bar chart. Pupils will look for a relationship between the gestation period and the weight of the mother. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining animal pregnancy Nine animal antics spreads Two differentiated tables Answer sheet for teachers Predict the gestation period extension sheet

A non-fiction biography text for P5, linking to the topic Properties and uses of substances about Dr Joanne Simpson. She became NASA’s top weather scientist because of her ground-breaking work on clouds. Joanne was not only an incredible meteorologist who made lots of important discoveries, but she was also an important role model. As the first female meteorologist in America, she faced many barriers, but she overcame them to become a great success and forge a path for other female scientists to follow. 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.

A non-fiction biography text for year 4 , linking to the topic states of matter about Dr Joanne Simpson. She became NASA’s top weather scientist because of her ground-breaking work on clouds. Joanne was not only an incredible meteorologist who made lots of important discoveries, but she was also an important role model. As the first female meteorologist in America, she faced many barriers, but she overcame them to become a great success and forge a path for other female scientists to follow. 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 2 and P3, linking to the topic Everyday materials, explains how umbrellas work. Each part of the umbrella is labelled with an expanded caption - pole, catches, ferrule canopy and much 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 explanation text for year 2, linking to the topic Everyday materials, explains how umbrellas work. Each part of the umbrella is labelled with an expanded caption - pole, catches, ferrule canopy and much 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.