This pack contains plans and resources for 9 sequential lessons covering most of the new science national curriculum objectives for living things in KS1. The aim of this pack is to provide fun engaging activities while being easy to prepare for the teacher. Content includes lessons on: Living and non living things, what living things need, life cycles, food chains, classifying, habitats, nature in artwork (Monet). A colour in sheet and word search are also included.

A range of different activities exploring the life and work ofHasan Ibn al-Haytham. Al-Haytham is often referred to as the ‘father of optics’. His discoveries about light (while under house arrest for feigned madness) uncovered how light travels in a straight line and light enters the eye to create vision. Perfect for studying light or eyes/sight in Science, the river Nile and dams in Geography, Egyptian history or the achievements of important Scientists in the Golden Era. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Factfile worksheet or planning sheet for report writing Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Zhang Heng Hedy Lamarr Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-this-is-the-story-of-bundle-1-hedy-lamarr-charles-drew-hasan-al-haytham-zhang-heng-and-william-beaumont-12724225

A range of different activities exploring the life and work of William Beaumont and Alexis St Martin. 200 years ago St Martin was shot in the stomach while hunting animals. Most people would have died but St Martin survived and continued to live with a hole in his stomach. Beaumont ceased this opportunity to learn about the digestive system through a series of experiments. This resource will take you through the events of their story. Perfect for teaching when exploring the digestive system or significant scientists. Can be used at KS2 or KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Ordering key events activity sheet Role play worksheet Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include: Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Zhang Heng Hedy Lamarr Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-this-is-the-story-of-bundle-1-hedy-lamarr-charles-drew-hasan-al-haytham-zhang-heng-and-william-beaumont-12724225

A lesson learning all about polar bears, reindeer and robins. A seasonal activity for a fun and educational Christmas week. Included is a powerpoint presentation with photos, facts and links to short video clips as well as 3 writing pages with word banks to assist with writing up a fact file. There is also a word mat to help with any further writing.

A range of different activities exploring the life and work of Eratosthenes. Eratosthenes was a mathematician and physicist in the ancient Greek times. He was able to calculate the circumference of the Earth and the tilt of the Earth’s axis with excellent accurancy. The perfect scientist for studying ancient Greece, circumference, earth and space or significant scientists. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers Fill the gap activity Factfile worksheet Planning sheet for report writing Role play Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include: William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Zhang Heng Hedy Lamarr Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12724225

Born female, James Barry is one of the first documented transgender scientist who rose the ranks of the British Army to Inspector General of Hospitals in Canada. He fought for improved sanitation and healthcare for most vulnerable and rejected members of society at the time; mentally ill, prisoners, enslaved people, soldiers’ families and lepers. Among many of his achievements was the world’s first documented caesarean section where the mother and baby both survived. His secret was never discovered until he had died and when it was the army covered up his documentation for the next 100 years. A great Scientist to study to showcase how an individual can overcome adversity. Could be taught alongside the start of the Victorian Era. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers Fill the gap activity Factfile worksheet Planning sheet for report writing Role play Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include: William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Zhang Heng Hedy Lamarr Eratothenes

A different type of activity to consolidate children's learning about different types of living things: mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, insects and plants. Children will love to play with these fun chatterboxes. They cover key objectives in the national curriculum.

A range of different activities exploring the life and work of Charles Drew. Charles Drew was an African American Scientist who discovered how to store and transport blood. His work led to the invention of the blood bank during WW2. Perfect for studying blood in Science, the achievements of important Scientists or when studying significant people during World War 2. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Ordering key events activity sheet Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Garret Morgan

There once lived a rock all crumbled and grey, Who started to cry “How did I get this way?” And the sun replied “I’m a little bit older, I remember you when you were just a boulder and I know how you came to be So just listen up and soon you’ll see…” Try something new to teach the rock cycle with this fun and lively rhyming story. The story will take you through each type of rock and how they were formed using lots of scientific vocabulary. To accompany this story, are 4 examples of physical activities you can do with you class as well as a range of different worksheets. Part of the Rhyming Science series. Other titles include: digestive digestive digestive system The world of electricity

A range of different activities exploring the life and work of Zhang Heng. Zhang Heng was a Chinese inventor and Scientist. He invented the first seismograph and developed a calendar based on the stars. He identified the Earth was spinning, the North Pole, South Pole and equater as well as longitude and latitude. He first suggested the moon was not a light source but reflected the sun’s light, Perfect for studying light in Science, earthquakes in Geography, Chinese history or the achievements of important Scientists. Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of his life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Factfile worksheet or planning sheet for report writing Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Hedy Lamarr Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-this-is-the-story-of-bundle-1-hedy-lamarr-charles-drew-hasan-al-haytham-zhang-heng-and-william-beaumont-12724225

A range of different activities exploring the life and work of Hedy Lamarr. Hedy Lamarr was a famous actress and inventor who discovered frequency hopping during WW2 which later became the basis for WIFI, Bluetooth and GPS. Lamarr is often referred to as the ‘Mother of wireless communication’. The perfect Scientist for studying inventors, inventions or developments in technology. Could also be used alongside WW2 history topic or significant women scientists Can be used at upper KS2 or lower KS3 level. Included: 3 page written overview of her life and achievements. Reading comprehension questions and answers True or false statements to discuss and sort Factfile worksheet or planning sheet for report writing Wordsearch colouring in page/ title page Part of the ‘This is the life of…’ series. Other resources include: William Beaumont & Alexis St Martin, Charles Drew Hasan Ibn al-Haytham Zhang Heng Why not buy the bundle and be able to inspire your children to a range of fully diverse scientists? https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/resource-12724225

Digestive, digestive, digestive system So many parts and we’re going to list them. First is the nose and when it gets going, Juices are produced and they start flowing Try something new to teach the digestive system with this fun and lively rhyming story. The story will take you through each part of the digestive system and how they break down and absorb food. To accompany this story, there are a page of physical activities you can do with your class as well as a range of different worksheets. Part of the Rhyming Science series. Other titles include: The Rock Cycle The world of electricity