An interesting starting point to explore heating and cooling and changing materials. Opens up discussion....

Flashcards can be used in Science/Art lesson

Cut and stick metals into one group and plastics into another. Simple activity to use early on in the Materials topic to help distinguish between different materials. Good for discussion and introducing new vocab.

Three differentiated handouts on planning a science experiment with four different soap and comparing which one lathers the most.

Three circles with two interlocking sections to sort sequins silver, circle, star...can of course change headings. Sorting sequins is a lovely activity that the students really enjoy.

Follows on from planning experiment on which soap lathers the most. Children experiment and record on this sheet.

Topic web example for Numeracy, ICT, DT and Science

Describe the change in bread when it is toasted and predict what will happen when frozen.

Links to 'which soap lathers the most?' test included in other resources. A differentiated sheet to start thinking about keeping a test fair and how to make it safe.

Choose various shoes and predict whether or not they will be slippy. Then create a ramp using table and chair and allow children to let go of shoe, time it. Work out most slippy shoe.\n\nNext part of experiment, wrap table in different materials. Which material helps to slow the fastest shoe down?

Rockets can be used to draw or write up different parts of the experiment

A fun presentation on identification keys for the Science curriculum. The powerpoint runs through what an identifcation key is, examples of identification keys, how to structure an identification key, two fun activities (involving biscuits and Frozen characters) for pupils to have a go at, plus a homework task! This lesson was used with my Y5 class but can easily be adapted for 8-14 year olds. If you do have any questions or need any support, please send me a message. *My resources always take me a lot of time and effort to create so I hope that they help to save you some precious time - please do review my resources. Thank you!*

Plan for electricity, circuits.