In this interview text for P5, linking to the topics biodiversity and interdependence, Dr Martin Nweeia explains what he does in his job as a dentist and a marine mammal biologist. Martin is a dentist, researcher and explorer, and teaches university students to become dentists. He is also an expert on the narwhal tusk, which he describes as “the coolest tooth on the planet!” 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.

A non-fiction biography text for year P7, linking to the topic electricity. Mathematician Alan Turing is celebrated for his incredible contribution to the development of computer science. After World War II, Alan was awarded an OBE by the government for his work breaking German codes. But most of his achievements were kept secret to prevent enemy states from using the technology. The Turing Test is extremely important in computer science, creating the standard for artificial intelligence (AI). This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

In this non-fiction text for year 4 discover ten robot animals. They include a solar-powered SlothBot, a robotic snake that has been used to look for survivors in earthquakes, a robotic dog and lots more. 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 non-fiction text for P5 discover ten robot animals. They include a solar-powered SlothBot, a robotic snake that has been used to look for survivors in earthquakes, a robotic dog and lots more. 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 interview text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and space, Vinita Marwaha Madill explains what she does in her job as a space operatives engineer. Vinita is an expert in human spaceflight and robotic operations. She works as a Project Manager at Mission Control Space Services in Canada. 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 P4, linking to the topics of living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates these super climbing lizards. The text explains that they are nocturnal, how they protect themselves from predators, what they eat and how engineers are trying to harness what they have learnt about how they climb to design robots that can pick up smooth objects. 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 non-chronological report for year 3, linking to the topics of living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates these super climbing lizards. The text explains that they are nocturnal, how they protect themselves from predators, what they eat and how engineers are trying to harness what they have learnt about how they climb to design robots that can pick up smooth objects. 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.

In this interview text for P6, linking to the topic Earth and space, Vinita Marwaha Madill explains what she does in her job as a space operatives engineer. Vinita is an expert in human spaceflight and robotic operations. She works as a Project Manager at Mission Control Space Services in Canada. 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 lesson pack for P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, focuses on how to identify insects from other minibeasts. Pupils will learn the features of an insect and then create their own sock insect (no sewing required!). Pupils will choose which insect they would like to make from a selection of images which show their features clearly. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Incredible insects’ Printable instruction sheet for a sock butterfly. A4 insect images and smaller images Instructions to make a pooter A ‘spot the odd one out’ activity Simple to resource! The items you will need: Old socks Pipe cleaners Buttons Glue Scraps of fabric or felt Stuffing (from an old pillow, cotton wool, or old fabric strips)

This lesson pack for year 2 , linking to the topic living things, focuses on how to identify insects from other minibeasts. Pupils will learn the features of an insect and then create their own sock insect (no sewing required!). Pupils will choose which insect they would like to make from a selection of images which show their features clearly. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Incredible insects’ Printable instruction sheet for a sock butterfly. A4 insect images and smaller images Instructions to make a pooter A ‘spot the odd one out’ activity Simple to resource! The items you will need: Old socks Pipe cleaners Buttons Glue Scraps of fabric or felt Stuffing (from an old pillow, cotton wool, or old fabric strips)

In this non-fiction text for P7 linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence discover ten weird and wonderful insects. They include a thorn bug, a saddleback caterpillar, a devil flower mantis and lots more. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

In this non-fiction text for year 6 linking to the topic living things and habitats discover ten weird and wonderful insects. They include a thorn bug, a saddleback caterpillar, a devil flower mantis and lots more. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

A non-fiction biography text for year 6, linking to the topics Living things and habitats . Nicknamed the ‘Termite Lady’, Margaret S. Collins was the first female African-American entomologist (insect scientist) and an important campaigner for civil rights. Margaret’s academic achievements would be extremely impressive today, but to have achieved all she did during an era of widespread sexism and racism makes her accomplishments even more remarkable. To honour her huge contribution to the field, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History named a collection of termites after her. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

A non-fiction biography text for P7, linking to the topicBiodiversity and interdependence. Nicknamed the ‘Termite Lady’, Margaret S. Collins was the first female African-American entomologist (insect scientist) and an important campaigner for civil rights. Margaret’s academic achievements would be extremely impressive today, but to have achieved all she did during an era of widespread sexism and racism makes her accomplishments even more remarkable. To honour her huge contribution to the field, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History named a collection of termites after her. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, investigates the micro-sized world of the ultimate social insect, the ant. The text explains how many different types of ants live in a colony, how they see, what they use their antennae for 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.

In this interview text for year 4, linking to the topic Animals including humans , Darren Mann explains how he looks after a huge collection of insects in his job at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. He explains how he was fascinated with insects from an early age and how his interest in beetles has developed. 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.

This explanation text for year 5, linking to the topic forces, describes in detail how gears work. Gears are used in many technologies, from clocks to racing cars. They allow us to massively increase and control the power we can exert through machines. This text looks specifically at gears on a bike. 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 year 2, linking to the topics of living things and habitats , investigates the micro-sized world of the ultimate social insect, the ant. The text explains how many different types of ants live in a colony, how they see, what they use their antennae for 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.

In this interview text for P5, linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence, Darren Mann explains how he looks after a huge collection of insects in his job at Oxford University Museum of Natural History. He explains how he was fascinated with insects from an early age and how his interest in beetles has developed. 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.

In this lesson pack for P5, linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence, pupils will learn about food chains and what the role of the producer, prey and predator is. They will make their own food chain using cardboard tubes. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining food chains Instructions to make food chain animals tubes Whole class food chain game Pictures to support lower ability learners Simple to resource! The items you will need: Cardboard tubes from kitchen rolls Scissors Sticky tape Glue Paper and pens