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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Don't flush it!
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Don't flush it!

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Get children to really consider their impact on the environment. This resource includes discussion prompts for what can be flushed down the toilet and a ‘shake test’ with toilet roll and wet wipes to help children understand why. These worksheets complement our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit: www.rubytuesdaybooks.com Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of our impact on the planet has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with these free resources. This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: KS1 Working Scientifically Statutory requirements Observing closely, using simple equipment. Performing simple tests. Identifying and classifying. Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions. Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions. Notes and guidance (non statutory) Pupils in years 1 and 2 should explore the world around them and raise their own questions. They should experience different types of scientific enquiries, including practical activities, and begin to recognise ways in which they might answer scientific questions. They should use simple measurements and equipment (for example, hand lenses, egg timers) to gather data, carry out simple tests, record simple data, and talk about what they have found out and how they found it out. With help, they should record and communicate their findings in a range of ways and begin to use simple scientific language. Science - Year 1 Materials Statutory requirements Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. Science - Year 2 Uses of everyday materials Statutory requirements Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses. find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching.
Wonderful Water
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Wonderful Water

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KS1 Science: Animals, including humans - Wonderful Water Get your pupils to consider how much water they drink and how much water they need to be healthy. Get the to record their water consumption using water glass pictogram. Good opportunity for cross curricular learning. It complements our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 2 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory requirements: Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air) Notes and guidance (non-statutory): Pupils should be introduced to the basic needs of animals for survival, as well as the importance of exercise and nutrition for humans. Pupils might work scientifically by: observing, through video or first-hand observation and measurement, how different animals, including humans, grow; asking questions about what things animals need for survival and what humans need to stay healthy; and suggesting ways to find answer to their questions.
Let’s Get Active - activity diary
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Let’s Get Active - activity diary

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KS1 Science: Animals, including humans - Let’s Get Active! Get children to consider how much exercise is needed to be healthy and how much exercise they take. Use the activity diary to help support this. It complements our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 2 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory requirements: Describe the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene. Notes and guidance (non-statutory): Pupils should be introduced to the basic needs of animals for survival, as well as the importance of exercise and nutrition for humans. Pupils might work scientifically by: observing, through video or first-hand observation and measurement, how different animals, including humans, grow; asking questions about what things animals need for survival and what humans need to stay healthy; and suggesting ways to find answer to their questions.
Fantastic Fruit and Veg - 5 a day
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Fantastic Fruit and Veg - 5 a day

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KS1 Science: Animals, including humans - Fantastic Fruit and Veg Get pupils to consider whether they have 5 portion of fruit and veg a day. This is a cut and stick activity where children consider healthy choices and make food plates for breakfast, lunch dinner and snacks. It complements our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 2 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory requirements: Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air) Describe the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene. Notes and guidance (non-statutory): Pupils should be introduced to the basic needs of animals for survival, as well as the importance of exercise and nutrition for humans. Pupils might work scientifically by: observing, through video or first-hand observation and measurement, how different animals, including humans, grow; asking questions about what things animals need for survival and what humans need to stay healthy; and suggesting ways to find answer to their questions.
Seasonal changes - are the days getting longer or shorter?
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Seasonal changes - are the days getting longer or shorter?

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KS1 Science: Seasonal changes - are the days getting longer or shorter? Use these worksheets to support teaching Science in KS1. They complement our book ‘What’s the Season?’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1: Seasonal Changes Statutory requirements Observe changes across the four seasons. Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies. Note and guidance (non-statutory) Pupils might work scientifically by: making tables and charts about the weather; and making displays of what happens in the world around them, including day length, as the seasons change.
Make a pine cone bird feeder - seasonal changes
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Make a pine cone bird feeder - seasonal changes

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KS1 Science: Seasonal changes - Make a pine cone bird feeder Use this activity to teach Science in KS1 by discussing how non-migratory birds will survive the winter. It complements our book ‘What’s the Season?’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1: Seasonal Changes Statutory requirements Observe changes across the four seasons. Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies. Note and guidance (non-statutory) Pupils might work scientifically by: making tables and charts about the weather; and making displays of what happens in the world around them, including day length, as the seasons change. KS1: Art and Design Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
Three Thoughts - From a tiny seed to a mighty tree. Address themes and misconceptions.
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Three Thoughts - From a tiny seed to a mighty tree. Address themes and misconceptions.

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KS1 Science: Plants Address key concepts and misconceptions in KS1 Science with our ‘Three Thoughts’ activity, designed to get children reasoning scientifically about their new science topic. Includes two layout options: the fully illustrated option could use this displayed on a whiteboard or working wall to encourage discussion, or the blank box version to encourage children of all writing abilities to record thoughts for their science books. This resource complements our book ‘From a Tiny Seed to a Mighty Tree’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Three Thoughts - Everyday Materials. Addressing themes and misconceptions
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Three Thoughts - Everyday Materials. Addressing themes and misconceptions

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KS1 Science: Everyday materials Address key concepts and misconceptions in KS1 Science with our ‘Three Thoughts’ activity, designed to get children reasoning scientifically about their new science topic. Includes two layout options: the fully illustrated option could use this displayed on a whiteboard or working wall to encourage discussion, or the blank box version to encourage children of all writing abilities to record thoughts for their science books. This resource complements our book ‘Everyday Materials’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Three Thoughts - Growing and Changing. Addressing themes and misconceptions.
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Three Thoughts - Growing and Changing. Addressing themes and misconceptions.

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KS1 Science: animals and living things and their habitats. Address key concepts and misconceptions in KS1 Science with our ‘Three Thoughts’ activity, designed to get children reasoning scientifically about their new science topic. Includes two layout options: the fully illustrated option could use this displayed on a whiteboard or working wall to encourage discussion, or the blank box version to encourage children of all writing abilities to record thoughts for their science books. This resource complements our book ‘Growing and Changing.’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Three Thoughts - Keeping Me Healthy. Address themes and misconceptions.
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Three Thoughts - Keeping Me Healthy. Address themes and misconceptions.

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KS1 Science: animals, including humans Address key concepts and misconceptions in KS1 Science with our ‘Three Thoughts’ activity, designed to get children reasoning scientifically about their new science topic. Includes two layout options: the fully illustrated option could use this displayed on a whiteboard or working wall to encourage discussion, or the blank box version to encourage children of all writing abilities to record thoughts for their science books. This resource complements our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
What's the season? word search
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What's the season? word search

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KS1 science: plants and seasonal changes What’s the season word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: autumn, bird, blossom, bulb, butterfly, dark, day, hibernate, insect, lamb, nest, night, plant, season, spring, summer, sun, temperature, weather and winter Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘What’s the Season?’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
From a tiny seed to a mighty tree word search
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From a tiny seed to a mighty tree word search

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KS1 science: Plants From a tiny seed to a mighty tree word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: acorn, bee, branch, cones, flower, fruit, grain, insect, leaf, nectar, nutrient, pollen, root, seedling, shoots, stem, sunflower, tree, trunk and wheat. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘From a tiny seed to a mighty tree’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Three thoughts - Plastic Pollution. Addressing themes and misconceptions.
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Three thoughts - Plastic Pollution. Addressing themes and misconceptions.

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KS1 Science: Plastic Pollution Address key concepts and misconceptions in KS1 Science with our ‘Three Thoughts’ activity, designed to get children reasoning scientifically about their new science topic. Includes two layout options: the fully illustrated option could use this displayed on a whiteboard or working wall to encourage discussion, or the blank box version to encourage children of all writing abilities to record thoughts for their science books. This resource complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Keeping me healthy word search
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Keeping me healthy word search

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KS1 science: Animals, including humans Keeping me healthy word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: blood, bones, brain, breath, energy, exercise, food, heart, lungs, mineral, muscle, nutrition, organ, oxygen, skin, sleep, teeth, vitamin, wash and water. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
My senses word search
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My senses word search

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KS1 science: animals, including humans My senses word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: body, cells, ear, eye, finger, glasses, hear, microscope, mouth, nose, saliva, see, sense, sensitive, skin smell, taste, texture, touch and vibrate. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book 'My Senses’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Roots, Stems, Leaves and Flowers word search
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Roots, Stems, Leaves and Flowers word search

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KS1 science: Plants Roots, stems, leaves and flowers word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: bark, bud, bulb, energy, flower, leaf, light, microscope, nutrient, oxygen, petal, root, seed, soil, stem, tree, tube, vein and water. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘Roots, stems, leaves and flowers’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Wings, paws, scales and claws word search
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Wings, paws, scales and claws word search

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KS1 science: animals Wings, paws, scales and claws word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: amphibian, bird, body, claw, fangs, fish, gills, insect, mammal, paw, predator, prey, reptile, scale, sort, spider, teeth, tusk, venom and wing. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘Wings, Paws, Scales and Claws’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Habitats and food chains word search
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Habitats and food chains word search

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KS1 science: living things and their habitats Habitats and food chains word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: algae, bird, desert, environment, food, garden, habitat, microscope, nectar, nest, nocturnal, nutrient, plankton, plant, predator, prey, rock, sea, tree and woodlands. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘Habitats and Food Chains’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Growing and Changing word search
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Growing and Changing word search

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KS1 science: animals, including humans and living things and their habitats Growing and changing word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: algae, bee, bird, butterfly, cell, chick, chrysalis, dog, egg, frog, froglet, insect, lamb, larva, mammal, nest, pollen, pupa, puppy and tadpole. Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book 'Growing and Changing’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Is it living or non-living? word search
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Is it living or non-living? word search

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KS1 science: Living things and their habitats Is is living or non-living word search with key vocabulary for this curriculum topic. Includes: air, alive, animal, cells, cotton, energy, grow, human, living, microscope, move, nutrient, plant, reproduce, robot, seed, sort, tree waste and wood Perfect to introduce or revisit key vocabulary. It complements our book ‘Is it living or non-living?’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com