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.

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.

A fun investigation for year P6, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials, which uses vitamin tablets and water as the fuel to make a rocket launch. Pupils will plan a fair test and record what happens. This downloadable pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan which includes a scientific explanation. A PowerPoint presentation explaining how a rocket launches, as well as a quick teacher-led experiment. A printable group planning sheet. A rocket template to print. Three printable texts to use for guided reading, including an interview with astronaut Tim Peake. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Tall, sturdy glass Tube of effervescent (fizzy) Vitamin tablets Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

An experiment for P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, focusing on how ducks are suited to their habitats. Pupils will find out how ducks stay warm and how their feathers don’t become waterlogged. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Pond life’ Printable instruction sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: Wax crayons Pipettes Water Scissors

Linking to the topicbiological systems P6 pupils will learn about an amphibian’s and an insect’s life cycles on the topic of ponds. Pupils will make their own 3D model of a life cycle and compare it with mammals and birds to find out the similarities and differences. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining amphibian and insect life cycles Printable instructions A Fishing Fun game Images of different animals to use a a visual reference when making their models Simple to resource! The items you will need: Modelling clay Thick cardboard Glue gun

This lesson pack for P4, linking to the topic Earth’s materials, explains how fossils are formed. Have you ever dreamed of discovering a dinosaur? Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte explains how you do it, as well as how to evacuate them safely. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how fossils are formed Instructions for a fossils experiment Instructions for an extra activity to make and excavate your own fossils Simple to resource! the items you will need: Bread Gummy animal sweets Paper towels or kitchen roll Heavy books

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics Biodiversity and Interdependence, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different variables and how to carry out a comparative test Differentiated results tables A meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

In this lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topic plants, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different variables and how to carry out a comparative test Differentiated results tables A meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

In this lesson pack for P5 linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence*, pupils will learn about the ocean’s tropical forest, the coral reef. In this pack pupils will discover the coral reef is in fact both living and dead. They will make their own edible polyp and learn the importance of the coral polyp in the reef ecosystem. This pack is suitable to teach whilst social distancing rules apply as equipment is not shared. All pupils would need their own edible items and a dinner knife, teaspoon and bowl. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining coral reefs and food chains Instructions to make an edible polyp Extension information sheet - ten awesomely amazing coral reef residents Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bananas Gummy lace sweets Plain biscuits Sugar Cocktail sticks Green food colouring Bowls Teaspoons Dinner knife

In this lesson pack for year 4 linking to the topics * Animals including humans*, pupils will learn about the ocean’s tropical forest, the coral reef. In this pack pupils will discover the coral reef is in fact both living and dead. They will make their own edible polyp and learn the importance of the coral polyp in the reef ecosystem. This pack is suitable to teach whilst social distancing rules apply as equipment is not shared. All pupils would need their own edible items and a dinner knife, teaspoon and bowl. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining coral reefs and food chains Instructions to make an edible polyp Extension information sheet - ten awesomely amazing coral reef residents Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bananas Gummy lace sweets Plain biscuits Sugar Cocktail sticks Green food colouring Bowls Teaspoons Dinner knife

An activity P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, focusing on what the animals in a local habitat need in order to survive. All animals need water, so pupils will design and make their own bird bath, considering where to place it, what to make it from and what local animals they are trying to attract. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Going places’ Differentiated design sheets Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bricks Bowls Gravel Small stones

An activity for year 2 and, linking to the topics Animals including humans, focusing on what the animals in a local habitat need in order to survive. All animals need water, so pupils will design and make their own bird bath, considering where to place it, what to make it from and what local animals they are trying to attract. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Going places’ Differentiated design sheets Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bricks Bowls Gravel Small stones

This lesson pack for P5, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how changes to the environment can cause danger to living things. Pupils will find out how oil pollution affects the feathers of migrating birds in a hands-on activity. They will also discuss the difficulties some female sea turtles face when they migrate back to beaches to lay their eggs. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining why animals migrate and the difficulties they face due to changes to their environment Printable instructions for the activity A PowerPoint presentation about migrating sea turtles A printable sheet to record ideas Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bowls Vegetable oil Feathers Water Washing-up liquid or soap Sponges Pencils Tablespoons

In this lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topic Forces, pupils will make a paper dinosaur and discover how it can walk down a ramp. They will then try it out on different surfaces to see whether friction makes a difference to how it walks. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation Printable instructions for the activity Differentiated results table Instructions for an extra activity to make a nodding dinosaur. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Books Scissors Cardboard or wood to make a ramp Different materials to cover the ramp; for example, sandpaper.

An investigation for P3, linking to the topics properties and uses of substances. Pupils will follow a simple recipe to make their own glue and then test it against some other sticky ingredients. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Sticky situation’ Printable instructions to make the glue Differentiated printable results tables Simple to resource! The items you will need: Flour Sugar Vinegar Washing-up liquid Honey Measuring jug Spoon Bowl

This lesson pack for P6, linking to the topicproperties and uses of substances is a hands-on investigation where pupils will learn how art and science are linked. They will try to create their own Jackson Pollock-inspired painting by investigating the best liquid to add to ready-mixed paint. Pupils will make a class hypothesis, discuss variables and take repeat readings, working out the mean result. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan complete with differentiation and links to the curriculum. A PowerPoint presentation which explains how art and science are linked. Instructions to set up the investigation for lower ability pupils. Simple to resource! The items you will need: ready-mixed paint A3 paper Thick cardboard larger than the paper A variety of liquids to add to the paint Stopwatches

This lesson pack for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials is a hands-on investigation where pupils will learn how art and science are linked. They will try to create their own Jackson Pollock-inspired painting by investigating the best liquid to add to ready-mixed paint. Pupils will make a class hypothesis, discuss variables and take repeat readings, working out the mean result. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan complete with differentiation and links to the curriculum. A PowerPoint presentation which explains how art and science are linked. Instructions to set up the investigation for lower ability pupils. Simple to resource! The items you will need: ready-mixed paint A3 paper Thick cardboard larger than the paper A variety of liquids to add to the paint Stopwatches