In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics Earth’s materials, pupils will learn about the different types of rocks: metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. They will speed up the rock cycle, which usually takes place over millions of years, by using chocolate! This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan Instructions to make edible rocks A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different types of rocks and the rock cycle A foldable rock cycle Simple to resource! The items you will need: White and milk chocolate buttons Foil Cupcake cases Bowl Warm water

This non-chronological report for year 6, linking to the topics living things and habitats, investigates the mysterious reptiles of the ocean, turtles. The text explains why they have shells, what they eat, how baby turtles hatch and why they are endangered. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This non-chronological report for year 2, linking to the topic of living things and habitats , 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.

In this interview text for P5, linking to the topic Evolution and inheritance, Emma Camp explains what she does in her job as a coral biologist and marine bio-geochemist. Emma studies unusual habitats where corals are found but don’t usually live. She describes how she fell in love with life below the water, her work as a young leader for the Sustainable Development Goals and lots more! 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 explanation text for P6, linking to the topic Earth and space, explains how lunar roving vehicles, also known as Moon rovers, work. These unmanned vehicles have been used in recent missions to explore the surface of the Moon. The text explains each part of the vehicle in expanded captions, with small chunks of text perfect for reluctant readers. 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 interview text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and space, explains how she was selected to become a part of NASA’s 2017 class of astronauts. She hopes to explore space one day - possibly as part of the Artemis missions to the Moon! 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.

A non-fiction biography text for year 4, linking to the topic Animals including humans about oceanographer and explorer Sylvia Earle. She has devoted her life to protecting the oceans. She has seen the devastating effects pollution has had on coral reefs. In 2010, she started Misson Blue, a foundation for protecting the oceans. She proposed Hope Spots - marine areas that are protected from fishing, litter dumping and oil drilling. 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.

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.

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 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.