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WHIZZ POP BANG is a monthly magazine brimming with top-quality science for children aged six to twelve. Our NEW downloadable resources link hands-on science experiments with key curriculum topics for years 2 to 6. The resources include lesson plans, hands-on investigations, PowerPoint presentations, games, science texts and guided reading comprehensions – all aimed at making science fun and engaging for children and teachers alike!

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WHIZZ POP BANG is a monthly magazine brimming with top-quality science for children aged six to twelve. Our NEW downloadable resources link hands-on science experiments with key curriculum topics for years 2 to 6. The resources include lesson plans, hands-on investigations, PowerPoint presentations, games, science texts and guided reading comprehensions – all aimed at making science fun and engaging for children and teachers alike!
P3 Reading Science Gorillas
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P3 Reading Science Gorillas

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This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, investigates the largest primate on the planet, the gorilla. The text explains what a group is called, what they eat, what they are closely related to, their habitat 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. Discussion question to be used with a partner or as a whole class.
P3 Reading Science: Planting seeds
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P3 Reading Science: Planting seeds

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This reading comprehension instruction text for P3, linking to the science topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how to take the seeds out of shop-bought tomatoes and turn them into tomato plants. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
yr5 reading science: water treatment
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yr5 reading science: water treatment

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This explanation text for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials explains how water treatment plants work. Turning murky river water into crystal clear drinking water is a complicated process. The text explains how the water in your tap is safe to drink. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 Reading Science: Water treatment
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P6 Reading Science: Water treatment

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This explanation text for P6, linking to the topic separating mixtures, explains how water treatment plants work. Turning murky river water into crystal clear drinking water is a complicated process. The text explains how the water in your tap is safe to drink. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
yr2 Reading Science: Instructions to plant seeds
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yr2 Reading Science: Instructions to plant seeds

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This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2, linking to the science topic plants, explains how to take the seeds out of shop-bought tomatoes and turn them into tomato plants. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Year 5 Science challenge: filtering water
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Year 5 Science challenge: filtering water

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An investigation for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials. Pupils will find out what parasites can live in water and why we need to make it clean before we drink it. They will then make their own water filter. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Printable instructions We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 Science Challenge: Filtering water
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P6 Science Challenge: Filtering water

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An investigation for P6, linking to the topic Chemical changes. Pupils will find out what parasites can live in water and why we need to make it clean before we drink it. They will then make their own water filter. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Printable instructions We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
YR5 Reading Science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer
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YR5 Reading Science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer

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This interview text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and space, explains how Nagin Cox decided she wanted to become a spacecraft operations engineer. She explains what it’s like to work on Mars time, why the rover Perseverance has a helicopter, and why she never wanted to be an astronaut! 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Reading science Johannes Kepler
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Reading science Johannes Kepler

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This biography text, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Johannes Kepler’s contributions to science were. This groundbreaking astronomer and mathematician studied the movement of the planets and laid the foundations of modern astronomy. The 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 Reading Science; Tourist attractions on Mars
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P6 Reading Science; Tourist attractions on Mars

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In this non-fiction text for P6, linking with the topic Earth and Space, discover ten places on Mars which would be interesting to visit as a Martian tourist. Here are some examples: Olympus Mons, an enormous shield volcano, Korolev Crater, which is filled with ice all year round, Abalos Undae, a dune field located at Mars’s north pole, and Eberserwalde Delta, which is all that is left of an ancient river system. 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 reading science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer
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P6 reading science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer

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This interview text for P6, linking to the topic Earth and space, explains how Nagin Cox decided she wanted to become a spacecraft operations engineer. She explains what it’s like to work on Mars time, why the rover Perseverance has a helicopter, and why she never wanted to be an astronaut! 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Yr5 Reading science Johannes Kepler
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Yr5 Reading science Johannes Kepler

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This biography text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Johannes Kepler’s contributions to science were. This groundbreaking astronomer and mathematician studied the movement of the planets and laid the foundations of modern astronomy. The 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Science Y2 and P3 Plasticine boat
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Science Y2 and P3 Plasticine boat

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This resource includes a differentiated lesson plan linked to the curriculum, a PowerPoint presentation entitled 'Will if float?" and a table to record class results. An investigation for year 2 and P3, linking to the topics everyday materials and properties and uses of substances. Pupils will find out how a boat floats thanks to the buoyant force. They will investigate how to make their own boats using Plasticine or sticky tack. They will also learn about density with some speedy science activities involving an egg, water and salt. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Will it float?’ A table to record class results Simple to resource! The items you will need: plasticine or sticky tack clear glass or tubs
Y6 and P7 Science Light Investigation
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Y6 and P7 Science Light Investigation

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Contains lesson plan linked to the curriculum, PowerPoint that explains how we see, instructions to make a periscope and a writing frame for an explanation text with a diagram of the eye. In this lesson pack for year 6 and P7, linking to the topic light and vibrations and waves, pupils will discover how light travels in straight lines and is reflected off of objects so we can see them. Pupils will learn about the different parts of the eye, including the cornea, lens, pupil, retina and iris. Using mirrors and a kitchen roll, pupils will investigate light by building a simple periscope. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan, complete with top tips for setting up the activity. Printable instructions for the activity. A PowerPoint presentation that explains how we see. A writing frame for an explanation text with a diagram of the eye, to be used in English lessons. Three speedy science activities.
P6 Science Ice cube investigation
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P6 Science Ice cube investigation

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An investigation for P6, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials. Pupils will design their investigation to try to ‘save’ ice cubes. They will choose from different materials to wrap them in and decide how to measure the results. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Simple to resource! The items you will need: Water Plates Measuring jugs Digital scales Different materials to wrap the ice cubes in
reading science p6  arctic foxes
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reading science p6 arctic foxes

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This non-chronological report for P6, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, investigates Arctic foxes. The text explains how they have evolved and adapted to live in the Arctic tundra. This downloadable reading pack includes: 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
Year 5 Arctic foxes reading science
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Year 5 Arctic foxes reading science

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This non-chronological report for year 5 , linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates Arctic foxes. The text explains how they have evolved and adapted to live in the Arctic tundra. This downloadable reading pack includes: 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
year 5 science ice cube experiment
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year 5 science ice cube experiment

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An investigation for year 5 , linking to the topic properties and changes of materials. Pupils will design their investigation to try to ‘save’ ice cubes. They will choose from different materials to wrap them in and decide how to measure the results. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Simple to resource! The items you will need: Water Plates Measuring jugs Digital scales Different materials to wrap the ice cubes in
yr5 reading science thermos flask
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yr5 reading science thermos flask

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This explanation text for year 5 linking to the topic properties and changes of materials explains how Thermos flasks work. When the weather’s cold, there’s nothing better than a hot drink to warm you up, and thanks to these clever vacuum flasks, it’s easy to keep your hot chocolate hot when you’re out and about. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
P6 reading science thermos flask
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P6 reading science thermos flask

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This explanation text for P6 linking to the topic properties and uses of substances explains how Thermos flasks work. When the weather’s cold, there’s nothing better than a hot drink to warm you up, and thanks to these clever vacuum flasks, it’s easy to keep your hot chocolate hot when you’re out and about. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.