This lesson pack for year 5 and P6, linking to the topics properties and changes of materials and properties and uses of substances is a hands-on investigation where pupils will create their own safe chemical explosion. In small groups, pupils will plan their own fair test, changing one variable at a time to see if it alters the speed of the explosion. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan complete with differentiation and links to the curriculum. A PowerPoint presentation which explains different types of explosions and includes instructions for the investigation. A printable worksheet with a table and squared paper to draw the results in a line graph. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Vinegar Bicarbonate of soda Grip seal bags (like the ones grated cheese comes in) Stopwatches

Linking to topics evolution and inheritance and inheritance, this lesson pack is for animal lovers in year 6 and P7. Teach the class about the sensational scientist Charles Darwin and play a card game in which the children ‘breed’ their own dogs to discover the effect of dominant and recessive genes. This pack includes: A lesson plan, complete with an explanation of the gene rules A printable card game entitled ‘Become a dog breeder’ A PowerPoint presentation that investigates how genes affect dogs’ coat colour and introduces the work of Charles Darwin and his theory of natural selection Three guided reading texts: Sensational scientist Charles Darwin, how pet microchips work, and an interview with Dr Nicola Rooney, who trains dogs to do amazing things Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

In this lesson pack for year 6 and P7, linking to the topic living things and habitats, pupils will investigate and observe what happens when bread is left in different environments. They will set up their own investigation and make sure it is a fair test. This downloadable packs includes: A lesson plan, complete with top tips for setting up the investigation. A printable card game entitled ‘bacteria battle cards’. A fun printable board game entitled ‘bacteria invasion game’. A PowerPoint presentation that explains what bacteria is and how it can be useful. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Sealable plastic bags White sliced bread Soap and a nail brush Cornflour Toaster Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

Linking to the topics animals including humans, in this lesson pack for year 6 pupils will create their own pattern-seeking investigation to answer a question about lung capacity. Pupils will decide what information they will record and who will carry out the simple experiment to see how much air they can breathe in and out. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation that sets up the investigation Simple to resource! The items you will need: Balloons Measuring tapes Balloon pumps

Linking to the topicbody systems and cells, in this lesson pack for P7 pupils will create their own pattern-seeking investigation to answer a question about lung capacity. Pupils will decide what information they will record and who will carry out the simple experiment to see how much air they can breathe in and out. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation that sets up the investigation Simple to resource! The items you will need: Balloons Measuring tapes Balloon pumps

In this lesson pack for year 6 , linking to the topic light, pupils will revisit how shadows are formed and start to explore how light travels in straight lines. They will learn about the night sky, including how stars are a light source. They will create their own light constellations using a cardboard tube and a torch. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan Printable instructions for the activity A PowerPoint presentation A map of the night sky

In this lesson pack for P7, linking to the topic vibrations and waves, pupils will revisit how shadows are formed and start to explore how light travels in straight lines. They will learn about the night sky, including how stars are a light source. They will create their own light constellations using a cardboard tube and a torch. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan Printable instructions for the activity A PowerPoint presentation A map of the night sky

Linking to the topics biological systems, P6 pupils will learn how flowers reproduce. They will dissect a flower and discover which parts are the male and female cells and label each part with expanded captions. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining the point of flowers A teachers’ guide to dissecting flowers A vocabulary sheet for pupils

In this lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topics plants, pupils will learn which conditions are best for seeds to germinate. Using pea seeds, pupils will set up a controlled test and after a week, record their observations. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson Differentiated results tables Instructions to set up the experiment. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Pea seeds Shoeboxes Paper towels Small pots or bowls

Linking to the topics living things and habitats, year 5 pupils will learn how flowers reproduce. They will dissect a flower and discover which parts are the male and female cells and label each part with expanded captions. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining the point of flowers A teachers’ guide to dissecting flowers A vocabulary sheet for pupils

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics plants, pupils will learn which conditions are best for seeds to germinate. Using pea seeds, pupils will set up a controlled test and after a week, record their observations. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson Differentiated results tables Instructions to set up the experiment. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Pea seeds Shoeboxes Paper towels Small pots or bowls

Linking to the topics sound and vibrations and waves, this fun, hands-on lesson pack is aimed at P5. Pupils will discover how sound travels by making a simple string telephone. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with an explanation of the science behind the investigation A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson. An instructions sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: String Cups Scissors Pencils

Linking to the topic biological systems P6 pupils will learn about different gestation periods for mammals. They will collect data from the animal antics spreads included in the pack and then record the data into tables and then a bar chart. Pupils will look for a relationship between the gestation period and the weight of the mother. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining animal pregnancy Nine animal antics spreads Two differentiated tables Answer sheet for teachers Predict the gestation period extension sheet

This lesson pack for P3, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, focuses on birds and how they build their nests. Pupils will try to build their own bird’s nest. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Birds’ A sheet with questions Simple to resource! The items you will need: Twigs Dried leaves Moss Bark Soil and water

This lesson pack for year 2, linking to the topics living things , focuses on birds and how they build their nests. Pupils will try to build their own bird’s nest. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Birds’ A sheet with questions Simple to resource! The items you will need: Twigs Dried leaves Moss Bark Soil and water

An investigation for P4 linking with the topic biodiversity and interdependence. We already know that plants need water to grow, but what happens if they have too much, and how does soil type help them to get the right amount? In this lesson, pupils will do an experiment to discover the best combination of soil and sand for drainage, and the reasons that this is important to plants. This pack contains: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation which includes instructions for the activity A printable set of instructions Two guided reading spreads: The secret life of seeds and an interview with a young scientist Simple to resource! The items you will need: Plastic cups Potting soil Sand Mixing bowl Newspaper Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

Linking to the topic electricity, this fun, hands-on activity will light up P5 pupils’ curiosity. They will learn how to build their own circuits to light a bulb, using foil as wires, AA batteries and a bulb, then read about how some exciting electric gadgets work. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan that explains the science behind the activity A PowerPoint presentation that investigates how circuits work and includes the instructions to make a circuit Printable instructions to make an electrical circuit Six guided reading spreads: LED lights, freezers, speakers, candy floss machines, digital cameras and pet microchips Simple to resource! The items you will need: AA batteries Kitchen foil Small bulb Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

An investigation for P4 linking with the topic biodiversity and interdependence. Ask your class if they think water can ‘walk’, then show them a nifty experiment to prove that it actually can move! Pupils will set up their own experiments using water, kitchen towels and food colouring to see how plants transport water. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan which explains capillary action A PowerPoint presentation with the instructions for the experiment Printable instructions Four guided reading spreads: Interview with a geothermal scientist, wrecking water, sensational scientist Archimedes and how steam engines work Simple to resource! The items you will need: 3 Glasses 2 sheets of kitchen roll Blue food colouring Yellow food colouring Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This lesson pack for P5, linking to the topic living things and habitats, explains how to group things which are alive. Pupils will learn how livings things are classified and then play a game in which they build their own dichotomous classification chart. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan containing scientific explanations. A PowerPoint presentation explaining how animals are classified. A printable animal flowchart game. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

Linking to the topics sound and vibrations and waves, this fun, hands-on lesson pack is aimed at P5. Pupils will discover how the pitch of a sound can be changed by altering the amount of water in bottles. Will your classroom be filled with beautiful music or a bit of a racket!? This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with an explanation of the science behind the investigation A PowerPoint presentation explaining how sound travels and how pitch is changed in instruments A sheet for children to record their scientific explanations Two guided reading spreads: Interview with a Foley artist (sound effects engineer) and how speakers work Simple to resource! The items you will need: Glass or plastic bottles of the same size Measuring jug Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.