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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!
Eagles Reading comprehension
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Eagles Reading comprehension

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This non-chronological report for year 3 and year 4, linking to the topics of living things and habitats, 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.
Eagles reading comprehension
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Eagles reading comprehension

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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.
Year 3 and 4 science reading: catapults
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Year 3 and 4 science reading: catapults

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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.
P7 reading science micro sculptor
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P7 reading science micro sculptor

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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.
Reading Science: Catapults
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Reading Science: Catapults

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This explanation text for P4 and P5 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.
P5 science reading tigers
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P5 science reading tigers

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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.
Science: teeth model mouth lesson
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Science: teeth model mouth lesson

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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
Reading: Instructions to plant a garden
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Reading: Instructions to plant a garden

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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.
Reading: Electric toothbrush
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Reading: Electric toothbrush

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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.
Yr6 reading science: driverless cars
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Yr6 reading science: driverless cars

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This explanation text for year 6, linking to the topic electricity, explains how driverless cars work. This technology could reduce the number of people injured in car crashes and lessen the environmental impact of transport – plus you’d be able to watch a movie instead of driving! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
P7 reading science: driverless cars
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P7 reading science: driverless cars

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This explanation text for P7, linking to the topic electricity, explains how driverless cars work. This technology could reduce the number of people injured in car crashes and lessen the environmental impact of transport – plus you’d be able to watch a movie instead of driving! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
Reading: Interview with a dentist
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Reading: Interview with a dentist

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In this interview text for year 4, linking to the topics Animals including humans , 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.
Reading: Interview with a dentist
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Reading: Interview with a dentist

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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.
P7 reading science: Alan Turing
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P7 reading science: Alan Turing

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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.
Yr4 reading science: Robot animals
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Yr4 reading science: Robot animals

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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.
P5 reading science: Robot animals
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P5 reading science: Robot animals

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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.
yr5 reading science: Interview with a space operatives engineer
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yr5 reading science: Interview with a space operatives engineer

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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.
P4 reading science: geckos
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P4 reading science: geckos

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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.
Yr3 reading science: Geckos
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Yr3 reading science: Geckos

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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.
P6 reading science: Interview with a space operatives engineer
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P6 reading science: Interview with a space operatives engineer

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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.