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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Word Search
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Word Search

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Perfect for early morning work and alongside science work on materials, this word search will get children engaged and discussing the important issue of the impact of plastics on our environment. Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of recycling has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with this free resource. Suitable for both KS1 and KS2. See also our free fact sheet. This word search complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Fact Sheet
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Fact Sheet

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Perfect for an assembly, early morning work and alongside science work on materials, this fact sheet is guaranteed to get children engaged and discussing the important issue of the impact of plastics on our environment. Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of recycling has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with this free resource. Suitable for both KS1 and KS2. This fact sheet complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Can you name the body parts?
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Can you name the body parts?

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KS1 Science: Animals, including humans - Can you name the body parts? Label the body parts with these clear, real life pictures using a word bank with all key vocabulary. Cross curricular links - English. Get the children to write five sentence about what you can do with parts of the body. It complements our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory requirements: Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense. Notes and guidance (non-statutory): Pupils should have plenty of opportunities to learn the names of the main body parts (including head, neck, arms, elbows, legs, knees, face, ears, eyes, hair, mouth, teeth) through games, actions and songs
My five senses
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My five senses

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KS1 Science: Humans - my five senses A worksheet to help structure an activity whereby you draw the part of the body associated with a sense and what you might be able to sense with it. It complements our book ‘My Senses’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Let’s eat! Healthy food plate information
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Let’s eat! Healthy food plate information

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KS1 Science: Animals, including humans - Let’s eat! Get children to understand the four main food groups with these bright and engaging information sheets. Includes a healthy food plate. They complement our book ‘Keeping Me Healthy’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 2 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory requirements: Find out about and describe the basic needs of animals, including humans, for survival (water, food and air) Describe the importance for humans of exercise, eating the right amounts of different types of food, and hygiene. Notes and guidance (non-statutory): Pupils should be introduced to the basic needs of animals for survival, as well as the importance of exercise and nutrition for humans. Pupils might work scientifically by: observing, through video or first-hand observation and measurement, how different animals, including humans, grow; asking questions about what things animals need for survival and what humans need to stay healthy; and suggesting ways to find answer to their questions.
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution Quiz
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution Quiz

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Get children to really consider the impact of plastics on the environment with this end of topic quiz. This download complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit: www.rubytuesdaybooks.com Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of our impact on the planet has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with these free resources. This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Science - Year 1 Materials Statutory requirements Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. Science - Year 2 Uses of everyday materials Statutory requirements Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses. Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching (could include biodegrading) Extracurricular Children to learn about their wider responsibilities in their communities.
Seasonal changes - Why do leaves change colour in Autumn?
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Seasonal changes - Why do leaves change colour in Autumn?

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KS1 Science: Seasonal changes - Why do leaves change colour in Autumn? Use this activity to teach Science in KS1 by discussing how some trees change during Autumn. It complements our book ‘What’s the Season?’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1: Seasonal Changes Statutory requirements Observe changes across the four seasons. Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies. Note and guidance (non-statutory) Pupils might work scientifically by: making tables and charts about the weather; and making displays of what happens in the world around them, including day length, as the seasons change.
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Microplastics in the Ocean
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Microplastics in the Ocean

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Get children to really consider their impact on the environment. This resource includes an information sheet on plastics in the ocean and a multiple choice worksheet on how long it takes for different materials to biodegrade. This resource complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit: www.rubytuesdaybooks.com Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of our impact on the planet has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with these free resources. This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Science - Year 1 Materials Statutory requirements Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. Science - Year 2 Uses of everyday materials Statutory requirements Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses. Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching (could include biodegrading) Extracurricular Children to learn about their wider responsibilities in their communities.
Solar System Wordsearch
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Solar System Wordsearch

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KS2 Science: Earth and Space Help children secure key vocabulary for their Earth and Space topic in KS2 Science with this word search. This download complements our book ‘Earth and Space: Let’s Investigate’ from our KS2 Science Essentials series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Plastic Pollution on the Move
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Plastic Pollution on the Move

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Get children to really consider their impact on the environment. This resource includes information sheets on litter, ocean pollution and the impact of plastic on our environment. It complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit: www.rubytuesdaybooks.com Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of our impact on the planet has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with these free resources. This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Science - Year 1 Materials Statutory requirements Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. Science - Year 2 Uses of everyday materials Statutory requirements Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses. Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching (could include biodegrading) Extracurricular Children to learn about their wider responsibilities in their local and wider communities.
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Tomorrow's Packaging and Compost
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: Tomorrow's Packaging and Compost

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Get children to consider the impact of plastics on the environment. This resource includes an information sheet about future packaging possibilities and an investigation into how materials biodegrade by making a compost bin. It would be useful in KS1 science lessons on materials and even as a lesson structure for an Eco Club. This download complements our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit: www.rubytuesdaybooks.com Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of our impact on the planet has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with these free resources. This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: KS1 Working Scientifically Statutory requirements Observing closely, using simple equipment. Performing simple tests. Identifying and classifying. Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions. Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions. Notes and guidance (non statutory) Pupils in years 1 and 2 should explore the world around them and raise their own questions. They should experience different types of scientific enquiries, including practical activities, and begin to recognise ways in which they might answer scientific questions. They should use simple measurements and equipment (for example, hand lenses, egg timers) to gather data, carry out simple tests, record simple data, and talk about what they have found out and how they found it out. With help, they should record and communicate their findings in a range of ways and begin to use simple scientific language. Science - Year 1 Materials Statutory requirements Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. Science - Year 2 Uses of everyday materials Statutory requirements Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses. Find out how the shapes of solid objects made from some materials can be changed by squashing, bending, twisting and stretching (could include biodegrading) Extracurricular Children to learn about their wider responsibilities in their communities.
Three Thoughts – Earth and Space. Addressing themes and misconceptions
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Three Thoughts – Earth and Space. Addressing themes and misconceptions

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KS2 Science: Earth and Space Address key concepts and misconceptions in KS2 Science with our ‘Three Thoughts’ activity, designed to get children reasoning scientifically about their new science topic. Includes two layout options: the fully illustrated option could use this displayed on a whiteboard or working wall to encourage discussion, or the blank box version to encourage children of all writing abilities to record thoughts for their science books. This download complements our book ‘Earth and Space: Let’s Investigate’ from our KS2 Science Essentials series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Sun and Earth Quiz
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Sun and Earth Quiz

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KS2 Science: Earth and Space Help children revise their knowledge of the Sun and Earth with this fun quiz. Great to use to finish an Earth and Space topic in KS2 Science, or to assess some of their knowledge at the beginning of the topic. This download complements our book ‘Earth and Space: Let’s Investigate’ from our KS2 Science Essentials series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
My amazing sense of hearing booklet
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My amazing sense of hearing booklet

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KS1 Science: Humans - my amazing sense of hearing booklet A booklet with detailed and interesting facts about the sense of hearing. Real life and up close pictures are guaranteed to engage. This would also be perfect to use in guided reading sessions for cross curricular work. It complements our book ‘My Senses’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense.
Classification Key: Butterflies and Moths
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Classification Key: Butterflies and Moths

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KS2 Science: Animals Can your pupils classify these moths and butterflies with this classification key? This download complements our book ‘Animals: Let’s Investigate’ from our KS2 Science Essentials series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: packaging and single-use plastics
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Let's Investigate Plastic Pollution: packaging and single-use plastics

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Use these cross-curricular worksheets to support the teaching of Science, Maths and Art and Design in KS1. They complement our book ‘Let’s Investigate Plastic Pollution’ from our FUNdamental Science series. Since the airing of Blue Planet 2, awareness of plastics and the importance of recycling has been on everyones lips - keep the discussion going with these free resources. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com These resources help meet the following National Curriculum targets across Science, Maths and Art and Design: KS1 Science: Working scientifically Statutory requirements Asking simple questions and recognising that they can be answered in different ways. Observing closely, using simple equipment. Identifying and classifying. Using their observations and ideas to suggest answers to questions Gathering and recording data to help in answering questions. Notes and guidance (non-statutory): Pupils in years 1 and 2 should explore the world around them and raise their own questions. Science - Year 1: Everyday materials Statutory requirements: Distinguish between an object and the material from which it is made. Identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock. Describe the simple physical properties of a variety of everyday materials. Compare and group together a variety of everyday materials on the basis of their simple physical properties. Science - Year 2: Uses of everyday materials Statutory requirements: Identify and compare the suitability of a variety of everyday materials, including wood, metal, plastic, glass, brick, rock, paper and cardboard for particular uses. Maths - Year 2: Statutory requirements: To construct and interpret simple tally charts. Notes and guidance (non-statutory): To record, interpret collate, organise and compare information. Art and Design: Produce creative work, exploring their ideas and recording their experiences. To use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
Do you need saliva to help you taste your food experiment
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Do you need saliva to help you taste your food experiment

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KS1 Science: Humans (senses) - do you need saliva to help you taste you food experiment Practical investigation with minimal resources needed, but maximum impact. Includes questioning prompts. It complements our book ‘My Senses’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1 Science: Animals, including humans Statutory Identify, name, draw and label the basic parts of the human body and say which part of the body is associated with each sense. Notes and guidance (non-statutory) Pupils might work scientifically by: using their observations to compare and contrast animals at first hand or through videos and photographs, describing how they identify and group them; grouping animals according to what they eat; and using their senses to compare different textures, sounds and smells.
Light It Up! Light Pathways!
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Light It Up! Light Pathways!

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KS2 Science: Light Experiment with torches and mirrors to help light up a pathway from one Lego person to another. Make it more challenging with more corners and mirrors in your pathway. A great way investigation to help embed knowledge of how light reflects and travels. This download complements our book ‘Light: Let’s Investigate’ from our KS2 Science Essentials series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com
Summer treasure hunt - seasonal changes
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Summer treasure hunt - seasonal changes

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KS1 Science: Seasonal changes - Summer treasure hunt Use this activity to teach Science in KS1 by going on a Summer treasure hunt in your garden, park or woodland. It complements our book ‘What’s the Season?’ from our FUNdamental Science series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com This download helps meet the following National Curriculum targets: Year 1: Seasonal Changes Statutory requirements Observe changes across the four seasons. Observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies. Note and guidance (non-statutory) Pupils might work scientifically by: making tables and charts about the weather; and making displays of what happens in the world around them, including day length, as the seasons change.
Investigating Sound Conductors
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Investigating Sound Conductors

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KS2 Science: Sound Use these information sheets to teach and further discuss how sound travels and sound conductors. Then investigate, using a balloon, how sound is conducted. Get pupils to approach their investigations scientifically with this structured worksheet. This download complements our book ‘Sound: Let’s Investigate’ from our KS2 Science Essentials series. For more information, downloads and to purchase our books, please visit www.rubytuesdaybooks.com