In this non-fiction text for P5, linking with the topics living things and habitats , discover the unusual sleeping habits of ten different animals. All animals need sleep to rest and recharge, but that sleep can come in many forms, from fleeting naps to months of hibernation. 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.

In this non-fiction text for year 4, linking with the topics living things and habitats, discover the unusual sleeping habits of ten different animals. All animals need sleep to rest and recharge, but that sleep can come in many forms, from fleeting naps to months of hibernation. 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.

This non-chronological report for year 5, linking to the topics living things and habitats, tells you everything you would like to know about bar-headed geese. The text features: where their name comes from, where they migrate to, how they can fly above the Himalayas and much more! This downloadable reading pack includes: 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.

This lesson pack for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, 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

Linking to the topics Earth and space and Space, year 5 and P6 pupils will learn the different phases of the Moon. They will experience what each phase looks like from Earth using this Moon board and create each phase using cookies. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining the phases of the Moon Printable instructions to make a Moon board Differentiated sheets for the Moon phase activity

This non-chronological report for P6, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, tells you everything you would like to know about the mammals, bears. The text features: the biggest and smallest bears, what they eat, where they live and why they hibernate. 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.

This biography text for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, explains how Eugene Aserinsky discovered that our brains are active while we sleep, causing rapid eye movement (REM). As he said; “If you study the small details carefully enough, it will lead to a BIG reward!” 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.

This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topic of biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the howling members of the canine family, wolves. The text explains why they howl, what they eat, how they keep warm in winter and how many pups they have. The 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.

This text for year P3 linking to the topicProperties and uses of substances, describes how the city of London was destroyed by fire and then rebuilt by science. Scientists Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren were responsible for building the monument that stands in London today to commemorate the Great Fire Of London. What most people don’t know is they built a secret science lab inside it! 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.

This interview text for year 6 , linking to the topics living things and habitats , explains what Dr Jackie Litzgus does in her job. She loves reptiles and amphibians and gets to study them, including snapping turtles. She talks about her teaching and how she runs a 75-year-old wildlife research station. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This interview text for P7, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, explains what Dr Jackie Litzgus does in her job. She loves reptiles and amphibians and gets to study them, including snapping turtles. She talks about her teaching and how she runs a 75-year-old wildlife research station. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This text for year 2 linking to the topic Everyday materials describes how the city of London was destroyed by fire and then rebuilt by science. Scientists Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren were responsible for building the monument that stands in London today to commemorate the Great Fire Of London. What most people don’t know is they built a secret science lab inside it! 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.

This explanation text for year 2, linking to the topic Everyday materials, explains how fire engines work. Each part of the vehicle is labelled with an expanded caption - crew compartment, engine, water tank, water pump, hoses and much more. The 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.

In this lesson pack for year 4, linking to the topics living things and habitats, pupils will discover how important sleep is to humans and animals. They will find out how animals sleep and why they hibernate. The activity involves using a thermometer to take the temperature of water. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining why we need to sleep Printable instructions for the activity

Why do some people snore? This explanation text for P5, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence describes what happens. It also includes four inventions which have been designed to stop people snoring and explains how they work. This downloadable reading pack includes: 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.

This non-chronological report for year 5, linking to the topics living things and habitats, tells you everything you would like to know about the mammals, bears. The text features: the biggest and smallest bears, what they eat, where they live and why they hibernate. 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.

An investigation for year 2 , linking to the topics everyday materials . Pupils will make a simple water pump and observe how it works. This activity can be turned into an investigation by either changing the level of the water, the length of the straw, how much air is put in the balloon or the size of the bottle. This lesson links well with the historical event taught in KS1 The Great Fire of London. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Fire, Fire!’ Printable instructions to make the water pump A class investigation planning sheet A fire safety board game Simple to resource! The items you will need: Plastic bottles Straws Sticky tack Drawing pins Masking tape Balloons

This explanation text for P3, linking to the topic Everyday materials, explains how fire engines work. Each part of the vehicle is labelled with an expanded caption - crew compartment, engine, water tank, water pump, hoses and much more. The 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.

An investigation for P3, linking to the topicproperties and uses of substances. Pupils will make a simple water pump and observe how it works. This activity can be turned into an investigation by either changing the level of the water, the length of the straw, how much air is put in the balloon or the size of the bottle. This lesson links well with the historical event taught in KS1 The Great Fire of London. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Fire, Fire!’ Printable instructions to make the water pump A class investigation planning sheet A fire safety board game Simple to resource! The items you will need: Plastic bottles Straws Sticky tack Drawing pins Masking tape Balloons

A non-fiction biography text for year 4 , linking to the topic states of matter about Dr Joanne Simpson. She became NASA’s top weather scientist because of her ground-breaking work on clouds. Joanne was not only an incredible meteorologist who made lots of important discoveries, but she was also an important role model. As the first female meteorologist in America, she faced many barriers, but she overcame them to become a great success and forge a path for other female scientists to follow. 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.