This non-chronological report for year 3 , linking to the topic ‘rocks’, tells you about the largest land dwelling dinosaur, the Argentinosaurus. The text features: the group of dinosaurs they belonged to, where the first fossilised bone was found, how they adapted to live in their environment and it even includes a recipe to make some dinosaur cookies! 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.

An investigation for P3, linking to the topics properties and uses of substances. Pupils will follow a simple recipe to make their own glue and then test it against some other sticky ingredients. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Sticky situation’ Printable instructions to make the glue Differentiated printable results tables Simple to resource! The items you will need: Flour Sugar Vinegar Washing-up liquid Honey Measuring jug Spoon Bowl

An investigation for year 2, linking to the topics everyday materials. Pupils will follow a simple recipe to make their own glue and then test it against some other sticky ingredients. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Sticky situation’ Printable instructions to make the glue Differentiated printable results tables Simple to resource! The items you will need: Flour Sugar Vinegar Washing-up liquid Honey Measuring jug Spoon Bowl

This lesson pack for P6, linking to the topicproperties and uses of substances is a hands-on investigation where pupils will learn how art and science are linked. They will try to create their own Jackson Pollock-inspired painting by investigating the best liquid to add to ready-mixed paint. Pupils will make a class hypothesis, discuss variables and take repeat readings, working out the mean result. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan complete with differentiation and links to the curriculum. A PowerPoint presentation which explains how art and science are linked. Instructions to set up the investigation for lower ability pupils. Simple to resource! The items you will need: ready-mixed paint A3 paper Thick cardboard larger than the paper A variety of liquids to add to the paint Stopwatches

This non-chronological report for year 4, linking to the topic of living things and habitats, investigates one of the most magnificent predators in the world. The text explains how each tiger is unique, how they hunt their prey, that they are the largest of the big cat species and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: A 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 lesson pack for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials is a hands-on investigation where pupils will learn how art and science are linked. They will try to create their own Jackson Pollock-inspired painting by investigating the best liquid to add to ready-mixed paint. Pupils will make a class hypothesis, discuss variables and take repeat readings, working out the mean result. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan complete with differentiation and links to the curriculum. A PowerPoint presentation which explains how art and science are linked. Instructions to set up the investigation for lower ability pupils. Simple to resource! The items you will need: ready-mixed paint A3 paper Thick cardboard larger than the paper A variety of liquids to add to the paint Stopwatches

This interview text for year 6 explains the work of micro sculptor and honorary doctor Dr Willard Wigan. He uses science to sculpt works of art that are small enough to fit in the eye of a needle! He is autistic and dyslexic. Willard explains that his autism allows him to have great stamina and to control his movements. He gets transfixed by the challenge of manipulating materials into something so small but so detailed. He explains how he works between his heartbeats, makes his own tools and how he accidentally inhaled Alice in Wonderland! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This reading comprehension instruction text P3, linking to science materials, explains how to make your own eco-friendly art kit. The kit includes paint applicators, air-drying clay and an art box to keep it all in. This 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.

A non-fiction biography text for year 5 about the female scientist Maria Sibylla Merian. By combining her talent as an artist with her skill in scientific observation, she uncovered the secrets of the life cycles of moths and butterflies. This links with the topics Living things and habitats and *biodiversity and Interdependence. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. An answer sheet.

A non-fiction biography text for P6 about the female scientist Maria Sibylla Merian. By combining her talent as an artist with her skill in scientific observation, she uncovered the secrets of the life cycles of moths and butterflies. This links with the topics Living things and habitats and *biodiversity and Interdependence. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. An answer sheet.

This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2, linking to science materials, explains how to make your own eco-friendly art kit. The kit includes paint applicators, air-drying clay and an art box to keep it all in. This 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 describes Alice Ball’s life. Alice found a reliable way to turn chaulmoogra oil into a water-soluble medicine that could be injected and absorbed by the body. Alice’s discovery led to a new safe way to treat leprosy, which meant many people were discharged from hospital or could finally leave leper colonies and return home. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

In this lesson pack for Year 3, year 4, P4 and P5, pupils will learn how the Romans improved arches and used them to build different structures. They will follow instructions to make three different bridges and then test their strength. They will then be challenged to design and make their own bridge. This lesson links with both history and design and technology topics. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing information about bridges and instructions for the challenge Printable instructions Printable templates to cut out. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Glue Scissors Paper templates A weight, for example coins of the same value

This non-chronological report for P4 and P5, linking to the topic of and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates these ultimate avian predators. The text explains what different species of eagles eat, how they catch their prey, where they live and what has been done to protect threatened species. The downloadable reading pack includes: A 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 and year 4 describes in detail how catapults work. For more than 2,000 years, mechanical catapults have been used in wars around the world. The Romans were masters at using these fearsome machines to attack and destroy their enemies’ strongholds. The text also includes instructions to make a simple catapult! 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 of micro sculptor and honorary doctor Dr Willard Wigan. He uses science to sculpt works of art that are small enough to fit in the eye of a needle! He is autistic and dyslexic. Willard explains that his autism allows him to have great stamina and to control his movements. He gets transfixed by the challenge of manipulating materials into something so small but so detailed. He explains how he works between his heartbeats, makes his own tools and how he accidentally inhaled Alice in Wonderland! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This non-chronological report for P5, linking to the topic of living things and habitats , investigates one of the most magnificent predators in the world. The text explains how each tiger is unique, how they hunt their prey, that they are the largest of the big cat species and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: A 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 lesson pack for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics Animal including humans and body systems and cells, contains everything you need to know about teeth. Pupils will build their own three-dimensional mouth containing 32 teeth (molars, premolars, incisors and canines). This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining the four different types of teeth Printable instructions for the activity A Wibble Wobble teeth board game Simple to resource! The items you will need: Modelling clay or Plasticine A pencil A dinner knife

This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2 , linking to the science topic plants, explains how to plant a mini garden for the tooth fairy. This 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 P5, linking to the topic biodiversity and Interdependence, describes in detail how an electric toothbrush works. In a 2019 study, scientists found that people who used an electric toothbrush had healthier gums, less tooth decay and also kept their teeth for longer, compared with those who used a manual (non-electric) toothbrush. The labelled diagram with expanded captions explains each part of the toothbrush in detail. 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.