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!
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!
An investigation for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials . Yeast is a living thing. In this investigation, pupils will try to discover the best habitat for yeast to make the best pizza dough.
This downloadable pack includes:
A differentiated lesson plan, which includes a scientific explanation.
A PowerPoint presentation explaining what yeast is.
A printable set of group instructions.
Instructions for a speedy science activity on popcorn (this is a quick 10 min science demonstration done by a teacher).
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What is the job of each ingredient in a cake? The fastest way to find out is to leave one ingredient out and see what happens! A fun investigation for year 5 and P6, linking to the topics properties and changes of materials and properties and uses of substances.
This downloadable pack includes:
A differentiated lesson plan which includes a scientific explanation.
A PowerPoint presentation explaining cake chemistry.
A printable results table.
Printable instructions
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What is the job of each ingredient in a cake? The fastest way to find out is to leave one ingredient out and see what happens! A fun investigation for year 5, linking to the topics properties and changes of materials
This downloadable pack includes:
A differentiated lesson plan which includes a scientific explanation.
A PowerPoint presentation explaining cake chemistry.
A printable results table.
Printable instructions
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This biography text for P6, linking to the topics Space, explains how Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin changed our understanding of the Sun. Cecilia thought maths was magical - especially algebra. In the early 1900s, girls didn’t receive the same education as boys, but Cecilia demanded to be taught science and maths. She went on to study science at the University of Cambridge. There she decided to become an astronomer. In 1925, Cecilia’s maths had led her to an exciting discovery - the main elements in stars, including our Sun, were hydrogen and helium. Up until then, everyone had assumed that the Sun was made up of a mix of materials similar to Earth.
The 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.
Answer sheets
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In this interview text for P6, linking to the topic Earth and space, Lucie Green explains how she collects data to learn more about the Sun. She explains when she knew she wanted to be a scientist, a typical day as a solar physicist and her involvement with the European Solar Orbiter mission which is due to launch in 2020.
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.
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In this interview text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and space, Lucie Green explains how she collects data to learn more about the Sun. She explains when she knew she wanted to be a scientist, a typical day as a solar physicist and her involvement with the European Solar Orbiter mission which is due to launch in 2020.
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.
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This explanation text for P6, linking to the topic earth and space, explains how solar panels create clean electricity from nothing more than sunlight. From rooftops to space stations, solar panels are an increasingly important source of renewable energy. This text explains the following technical vocabulary: phosphorus, photovoltaic cells and boron.
This downloadable reading pack includes:
An A3 reading spread for you to print.
Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.
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This explanation text for year 5, linking to the topic earth and space, explains how solar panels create clean electricity from nothing more than sunlight. From rooftops to space stations, solar panels are an increasingly important source of renewable energy. This text explains the following technical vocabulary: phosphorus, photovoltaic cells and boron.
This downloadable reading pack includes:
An A3 reading spread for you to print.
Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.
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This non-chronological report text for year P6, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, tells you everything you’d like to know about the sun-loving reptiles, marine iguanas. They were among the most fascinating animals encountered by Charles Darwin on his famous round-the-world expedition. The text features: where they live, how they are a cold-blooded (ectothermic) reptile and what they eat.
This downloadable reading pack includes:
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.
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This non-chronological report text for year 5, linking to the topic living things and habitats, tells you everything you’d like to know about the sun-loving reptiles, marine iguanas. They were among the most fascinating animals encountered by Charles Darwin on his famous round-the-world expedition. The text features: where they live, how they are a cold-blooded (ectothermic) reptile and what they eat.
This downloadable reading pack includes:
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.
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This historical explanation text for P3, linking to the topic properties and uses of substances, investigates the invention of the wheel. Some historians think the wheel was invented in lots of different places. After all, pictures of wheels have been found on ancient pottery in Europe and toys with wheels have been discovered in Mayan ruins in Mexico. Others argue that wheels would have been mega difficult to invent because there are no wheels in nature to copy, so they were probably invented in one place and then spread quickly.
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.
This historical explanation text for year 2, linking to the topic materials, investigates the invention of the wheel. Some historians think the wheel was invented in lots of different places. After all, pictures of wheels have been found on ancient pottery in Europe and toys with wheels have been discovered in Mayan ruins in Mexico. Others argue that wheels would have been mega difficult to invent because there are no wheels in nature to copy, so they were probably invented in one place and then spread quickly.
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.
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This explanation text for P4, linking to the topic forces, describes in detail how the massive fairground wheel (known as a Ferris wheel) works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the wheel: electric motors, hub, drive wheels, drive rim, axels and lorry trailers. It also explains centripetal acceleration otherwise known as the funny feeling in your tummy as you go over the top of the Ferris wheel.
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.
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This reading comprehension instruction text for P3, linking to Science materials and Design and technology, explains how to make a water wheel. Each instruction has a photo to illustrate the step.
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.
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This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2, linking to Science materials and Design and technology, explains how to make a water wheel. Each instruction has a photo to illustrate the step.
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.
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This non-chronological report for P4, linking to the topics body systems and cells, investigates the dung beetle. The term dung beetle is used to describe over 5,000 species of insects that eat or breed inside other animals’ waste. They live around the world in every continent except Antartica.
This downloadable reading pack includes:
An A3 reading spread for you to print.
Reading comprehension question sheets and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.
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In this lesson pack for year 3 and P4, linking to the topic forces, pupils will make their own pull-back car using a rubber band power to turn the axle and wheels. They will predict which surface it will travel the furthest on, record their results and then write a scientific conclusion.
This downloadable pack includes:
A lesson plan, complete with links to the science curriculum.
Printable instructions to make the rubber band powered car.
Differentiated investigation template.
A PowerPoint presentation that explains friction.
Easy to resource! you will need:
Tissue box or shoe box
Pairs of matching lids
Rubber bands
Paper clips
Paper straws
wooden skewers
Sticky tape
Sticky tack
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
This resource includes a differentiated lesson plan linked to the curriculum, a PowerPoint presentation explaining the sun and a printable template to make a sundial.
Linking to the topics Earth and space and space, year 5 and P4 pupils will investigate how Earth travels around the Sun by making a sundial. This lesson will take place over short intervals throughout one day, when children will mark the end of the shadow on the sundial, demonstrating how the Sun moves across the sky due to the Earth’s rotation.
This pack includes:
A differentiated lesson plan
A PowerPoint presentation explaining the Sun
A printable template to make the sundial
Simple to resource! The items you will need:
Modelling clay
This resource includes a differentiated lesson plan linked to the national curriculum, a PowerPoint presentation that explains how the urinary system and kidneys work, a printable wee chart, instructions to make a urinary system and a Wee-ly true quiz.
Linking to the topics animals including humans and body system and cells, this lesson pack for year 6 and P7 teaches how our urinary system works. Think about everything you’ve eaten since yesterday. Right now, your body is breaking it down to release the energy and nutrients you need to grow. This also produces chemicals you don’t need. Your body gets rid of them by making wee! Your body has a whole wee-producing department called the urinary system, including your kidneys, bladder and the tubes that connect them and carry the wee out of your body.
This pack includes:
A lesson plan, complete with an explanation of how our kidneys work.
Differentiated printable instructions to make a urinary system.
A PowerPoint presentation that explains how the urinary system and kidneys work.
A printable wee colour chart.
A Wee-ly true quiz.
Simple to resource! The items you will need:
Empty shoe box
Empty plastic cartons
Coffee filters
A heavy weight, like a tin of food
Paper straws
Balloons
Yellow food colouring