This non-chronological report for year 2, linking to the topics of living things and habitats , investigates ducks. The text explains what they eat, who their predators are, what they are called, 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 year 5, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Sir Isaac Newton was. His laws of motion and theory of gravity changed how we understand the universe. Isaac’s theory of gravity helped people understand why planets orbit the Sun, why the Moon orbits the Earth, and how the Moon’s orbit affects tides. 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 non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topic of biodiversity and interdependence, investigates ducks. The text explains what they eat, who their predators are, what they are called, 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 lesson pack for year 4, linking to the topic states of matter , is a practical lesson based on the water cycle. Pupils will make their own water cycle using a few everyday items. This pack contains: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation setting up the lesson Instructions Simple to resource! The items you will need: Jam jars Ice

This lesson pack for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics states of matter and properties and uses of substances, is an investigation about evaporation. Pupils will set up a comparative test to answer a question. This pack contains: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation setting up the lesson Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bowls the same size Rulers Thermometers

In this interview text for year 4 , linking to the topics states of matter , John law explains what he does in his job as a meteorologist. By keeping track of the weather over many years, we can see if there have been any changes to the climate. John explains how he tracks the weather from Antarctica. 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 interview text fo P5, linking to the topic Process of the planet, John law explains what he does in his job as a meteorologist. By keeping track of the weather over many years, we can see if there have been any changes to the climate. John explains how he tracks the weather from Antarctica. 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 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.

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.

This non-chronological report about plastic for year 2, linking to the topic everyday materials, explains what plastic is and how it can be used. It also discusses how plastic cannot biodegrade and the effect it’s having on the environment. This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This interview text for year 5 and P6, linking to the topic Earth and space, delves into what it is really like to travel in space. Tim Peake describes what it feels like to take off in a rocket and what it is like to be weightless, as well as his scariest moments. A must-read for your aspiring astronauts. 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This non-chronological report for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates the chameleon. This amazing reptile can change the colour of its skin, not only to camouflage itself but also to communicate with its fellow chameleons. The text explains what they eat, their amazing eyes and how and why they change colour. 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This non-chronological report for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates sharks. Sharks are a group of over 470 species of fish that are found in seas and oceans. The text explains how fast they swim, where they live, if they are as dangerous as their reputation suggests, and how they reproduce. 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This non-chronological report for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates tree frogs. The text explains how these amphibians have adapted for life in the treetops, what they eat, how they climb and how they evolved. 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This non-chronological report for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates owls. The text explains how the nocturnal birds of prey hunt, how they can fly silently, why they need excellent vision and how they eat. 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This biography text for year 6, linking to the topic evolution and inheritance, describes how Gregor Mendel discovered the basic laws of genetics – long before we even knew genes existed! He worked tirelessly for eight years breeding pea plants, to dispel the theory that characteristics were passed from parents to their children by ‘blending’. He worked out that characteristics like pea colour and shape were passed on in sets of two. He found some invisible factors that, nearly 80 years on, scientists would discover were genes that are carried in our DNA. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question sheet. An answer sheet including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This biography text for year 3, linking to the topic rocks, describes the life of famous scientist Mary Anning. She is known for hunting fossils and in 1823 she discovered the first complete Plesiosaurus to have ever been found. She also found a flying reptile, now called a pterosaur, which was displayed in the British Museum in London. She started her own fossil shop where she could display her fossil finds to visitors. Many famous fossil collectors and geologists came from far and wide to buy them. 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 including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This explanation text for year 6 , linking to the topic evolution and inheritance, explains why we have similarities to our family members, but we look different. The text explains how our DNA makes us unique, but still like our sisters and brothers. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question sheet. An answer sheet including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

An investigation for year 2 , linking to the topics everyday materials . Pupils will sort stretchy, flexible and inflexible materials by testing if they can bend or be twisted, stretched, pulled or squashed. Then it’s time to get creative and competitive in a game which involves moulding dough into an animal shape. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the game Printable game One guided reading spread entitled ‘plastic fantastic’ Simple to resource! The items you will need: plasticine, Play-doh or modelling clay Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

An investigation for year 2, linking to the topics animals including humans. Pupils will analyse a recent meal, examine food labels and have fun making tasty, healthy super seed energy balls. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Sugar rush’ A printable recipe for ‘Super seed energy balls’ Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.