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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 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.
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.
Ten things the Romans did for us
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Ten things the Romans did for us

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In this non-fiction text for P4 and P5, linking with Roman history, discover ten things the Romans did for us. Here are some examples: before the Romans there was no reading or writing in Britain, they brought rabbits to Britain and they invented pivoted scissors. 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.
Ten things the Romans did for us
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Ten things the Romans did for us

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In this non-fiction text for year 3 and year 4, linking with Roman history, discover ten things the Romans did for us. Here are some examples: before the Romans there was no reading or writing in Britain, they brought rabbits to Britain and they invented pivoted scissors. 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.
Yr3/4 Roman bridges
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Yr3/4 Roman bridges

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In this lesson pack for Year 3, year 4, P4 and P5, pupils will learn how the Romans improved arches and used them to build different structures. They will follow instructions to make three different bridges and then test their strength. They will then be challenged to design and make their own bridge. This lesson links with both history and design and technology topics. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing information about bridges and instructions for the challenge Printable instructions Printable templates to cut out. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Glue Scissors Paper templates A weight, for example coins of the same value
STEM: Aqueduct engineering
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STEM: Aqueduct engineering

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In this lesson pack for year 3, year 4, P4 and P5, pupils will learn why the Romans built aqueducts and how they work. They will be challenged to engineer their own version of a Roman aqueduct. To make it less messy, they will have to transport a small ball instead of water. This is a great challenge to get your class thinking creatively, linking with both history and design and technology topics. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing information about aqueducts and instructions for the challenge Simple to resource! The items you will need: Lots of card and/or cardboard Sticky tape Scissors Chairs, boxes and books A ping pong ball or other small ball A small bowl
P7 Reading Science: Historical scientist Alice Ball
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P7 Reading Science: Historical scientist Alice Ball

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This biography text for P7 describes Alice Ball’s life. Alice found a reliable way to turn chaulmoogra oil into a water-soluble medicine that could be injected and absorbed by the body. Alice’s discovery led to a new safe way to treat leprosy, which meant many people were discharged from hospital or could finally leave leper colonies and return home. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
P7 Reading Science: Disease control
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P7 Reading Science: Disease control

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This interview text for P7 explains the work of disease control specialist Professor James Logan. He is the Head of the Department of Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. They have recently discovered that mosquitoes can detect the smell of malaria-infected humans from their body odour. He explains how he infected himself with hookworm as an experiment and how COVID-19 sniffing dogs could help us detect infected people. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Yr6 Reading Science: Disease control
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Yr6 Reading Science: Disease control

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This interview text for year 6 and P7 explains the work of disease control specialist Professor James Logan. He is the Head of the Department of Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. They have recently discovered that mosquitoes can detect the smell of malaria-infected humans from their body odour. He explains how he infected himself with hookworm as an experiment and how COVID-19 sniffing dogs could help us detect infected people. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Yr6 Reading Science: Historical scientist Alice Ball
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Yr6 Reading Science: Historical scientist Alice Ball

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This biography text for year 6 describes Alice Ball’s life. Alice found a reliable way to turn chaulmoogra oil into a water-soluble medicine that could be injected and absorbed by the body. Alice’s discovery led to a new safe way to treat leprosy, which meant many people were discharged from hospital or could finally leave leper colonies and return home. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P3 Reading Science: Planting seeds
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P3 Reading Science: Planting seeds

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This reading comprehension instruction text for P3, linking to the science topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how to take the seeds out of shop-bought tomatoes and turn them into tomato plants. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
yr2 Reading Science: Instructions to plant seeds
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yr2 Reading Science: Instructions to plant seeds

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This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2, linking to the science topic plants, explains how to take the seeds out of shop-bought tomatoes and turn them into tomato plants. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 Reading Science: Water treatment
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P6 Reading Science: Water treatment

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This explanation text for P6, linking to the topic separating mixtures, explains how water treatment plants work. Turning murky river water into crystal clear drinking water is a complicated process. The text explains how the water in your tap is safe to drink. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
yr5 reading science: water treatment
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yr5 reading science: water treatment

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This explanation text for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials explains how water treatment plants work. Turning murky river water into crystal clear drinking water is a complicated process. The text explains how the water in your tap is safe to drink. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 Science Challenge: Filtering water
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P6 Science Challenge: Filtering water

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An investigation for P6, linking to the topic Chemical changes. Pupils will find out what parasites can live in water and why we need to make it clean before we drink it. They will then make their own water filter. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Printable instructions We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Year 5 Science challenge: filtering water
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Year 5 Science challenge: filtering water

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An investigation for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials. Pupils will find out what parasites can live in water and why we need to make it clean before we drink it. They will then make their own water filter. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Printable instructions We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Reading science Johannes Kepler
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Reading science Johannes Kepler

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This biography text, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Johannes Kepler’s contributions to science were. This groundbreaking astronomer and mathematician studied the movement of the planets and laid the foundations of modern astronomy. 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Yr5 Reading science Johannes Kepler
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Yr5 Reading science Johannes Kepler

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This biography text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Johannes Kepler’s contributions to science were. This groundbreaking astronomer and mathematician studied the movement of the planets and laid the foundations of modern astronomy. 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P6 reading science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer
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P6 reading science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer

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This interview text for P6, linking to the topic Earth and space, explains how Nagin Cox decided she wanted to become a spacecraft operations engineer. She explains what it’s like to work on Mars time, why the rover Perseverance has a helicopter, and why she never wanted to be an astronaut! 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
YR5 Reading Science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer
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YR5 Reading Science: Interview with a spacecraft engineer

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This interview text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and space, explains how Nagin Cox decided she wanted to become a spacecraft operations engineer. She explains what it’s like to work on Mars time, why the rover Perseverance has a helicopter, and why she never wanted to be an astronaut! 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.