A practical activity for year 3 and P4, linking to the topics Forces and magnets and Forces, electricty and waves. In this hands-on lesson about magnets, pupils will investigate the force of the attraction between two magnets. Pupils will design and make their own magnetic maze game. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan including a scientific explanation of how magnets work A PowerPoint presentation explaining magnetic attraction Printable instructions to make the maze game Simple to resource! The items you will need: paper plates magnets paperclips

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

Linking to topics evolution and inheritance and inheritance, this lesson pack is for animal lovers in year 6 and P7. Teach the class about the sensational scientist Charles Darwin and play a card game in which the children ‘breed’ their own dogs to discover the effect of dominant and recessive genes. This pack includes: A lesson plan, complete with an explanation of the gene rules A printable card game entitled ‘Become a dog breeder’ A PowerPoint presentation that investigates how genes affect dogs’ coat colour and introduces the work of Charles Darwin and his theory of natural selection Three guided reading texts: Sensational scientist Charles Darwin, how pet microchips work, and an interview with Dr Nicola Rooney, who trains dogs to do amazing things Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

In this lesson pack for year 6 and P7, linking to the topic living things and habitats, pupils will investigate and observe what happens when bread is left in different environments. They will set up their own investigation and make sure it is a fair test. This downloadable packs includes: A lesson plan, complete with top tips for setting up the investigation. A printable card game entitled ‘bacteria battle cards’. A fun printable board game entitled ‘bacteria invasion game’. A PowerPoint presentation that explains what bacteria is and how it can be useful. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Sealable plastic bags White sliced bread Soap and a nail brush Cornflour Toaster Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This lesson pack for year 2, linking to the topics living things and habitats, focuses on how fish and other sea creatures are adapted to live in their habitat. Pupils will learn the features of a fish, including all the different fin types. They will also learn how they can breathe underwater using their gills. They will create their own memorable 3D fish from a cardboard tube, including all its features. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Fish’ A printable instructions sheet to make the 3D fish A printable diagram of a labelled fish The eco-club page to make a fish mobile Simple to resource! The items you will need: Kitchen roll tubes or toilet roll tubes Scissor Paint Glue

Linking to the topicbody systems and cells, in this lesson pack for P7 pupils will create their own pattern-seeking investigation to answer a question about lung capacity. Pupils will decide what information they will record and who will carry out the simple experiment to see how much air they can breathe in and out. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation that sets up the investigation Simple to resource! The items you will need: Balloons Measuring tapes Balloon pumps

An investigation for P6, linking to the topic Chemical changes. Pupils will find out what parasites can live in water and why we need to make it clean before we drink it. They will then make their own water filter. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing instructions for the investigation Printable instructions We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.

Linking to the topics biological systems, P6 pupils will learn how flowers reproduce. They will dissect a flower and discover which parts are the male and female cells and label each part with expanded captions. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining the point of flowers A teachers’ guide to dissecting flowers A vocabulary sheet for pupils

Linking to the topics living things and habitats, year 5 pupils will learn how flowers reproduce. They will dissect a flower and discover which parts are the male and female cells and label each part with expanded captions. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining the point of flowers A teachers’ guide to dissecting flowers A vocabulary sheet for pupils

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics plants, pupils will learn which conditions are best for seeds to germinate. Using pea seeds, pupils will set up a controlled test and after a week, record their observations. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson Differentiated results tables Instructions to set up the experiment. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Pea seeds Shoeboxes Paper towels Small pots or bowls

An activity for P4 linking with the topic Biodiversity and interdependence. A hands-on lesson in which your pupils will learn about the role bees and insects play in pollination. This pack includes: A lesson plan linked to the curriculum A PowerPoint presentation Printable instructions Printable flowers and bees for the activity Instructions to create a waggle dance, like bees do! Simple to resource! The items you will need: Two different coloured powders Paintbrush

Linking to the topics sound and vibrations and waves, this fun, hands-on lesson pack is aimed at P5. Pupils will discover how sound travels by making a simple string telephone. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with an explanation of the science behind the investigation A PowerPoint presentation to help run the lesson. An instructions sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: String Cups Scissors Pencils

This lesson pack for year 2, linking to the topics living things , focuses on birds and how they build their nests. Pupils will try to build their own bird’s nest. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Birds’ A sheet with questions Simple to resource! The items you will need: Twigs Dried leaves Moss Bark Soil and water

An investigation for P4 linking with the topic biodiversity and interdependence. We already know that plants need water to grow, but what happens if they have too much, and how does soil type help them to get the right amount? In this lesson, pupils will do an experiment to discover the best combination of soil and sand for drainage, and the reasons that this is important to plants. This pack contains: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation which includes instructions for the activity A printable set of instructions Two guided reading spreads: The secret life of seeds and an interview with a young scientist Simple to resource! The items you will need: Plastic cups Potting soil Sand Mixing bowl Newspaper Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

An investigation for P4 linking with the topic biodiversity and interdependence. Ask your class if they think water can ‘walk’, then show them a nifty experiment to prove that it actually can move! Pupils will set up their own experiments using water, kitchen towels and food colouring to see how plants transport water. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan which explains capillary action A PowerPoint presentation with the instructions for the experiment Printable instructions Four guided reading spreads: Interview with a geothermal scientist, wrecking water, sensational scientist Archimedes and how steam engines work Simple to resource! The items you will need: 3 Glasses 2 sheets of kitchen roll Blue food colouring Yellow food colouring Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

Linking to the topics sound and vibrations and waves, this fun, hands-on lesson pack is aimed at P5. Pupils will discover how the pitch of a sound can be changed by altering the amount of water in bottles. Will your classroom be filled with beautiful music or a bit of a racket!? This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with an explanation of the science behind the investigation A PowerPoint presentation explaining how sound travels and how pitch is changed in instruments A sheet for children to record their scientific explanations Two guided reading spreads: Interview with a Foley artist (sound effects engineer) and how speakers work Simple to resource! The items you will need: Glass or plastic bottles of the same size Measuring jug Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

An experiment for P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, focusing on how ducks are suited to their habitats. Pupils will find out how ducks stay warm and how their feathers don’t become waterlogged. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Pond life’ Printable instruction sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: Wax crayons Pipettes Water Scissors

This lesson pack for P4, linking to the topic Earth’s materials, explains how fossils are formed. Have you ever dreamed of discovering a dinosaur? Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte explains how you do it, as well as how to evacuate them safely. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how fossils are formed Instructions for a fossils experiment Instructions for an extra activity to make and excavate your own fossils Simple to resource! the items you will need: Bread Gummy animal sweets Paper towels or kitchen roll Heavy books

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics Biodiversity and Interdependence, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different variables and how to carry out a comparative test Differentiated results tables A meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

In this lesson pack for P5 linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence*, pupils will learn about the ocean’s tropical forest, the coral reef. In this pack pupils will discover the coral reef is in fact both living and dead. They will make their own edible polyp and learn the importance of the coral polyp in the reef ecosystem. This pack is suitable to teach whilst social distancing rules apply as equipment is not shared. All pupils would need their own edible items and a dinner knife, teaspoon and bowl. This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining coral reefs and food chains Instructions to make an edible polyp Extension information sheet - ten awesomely amazing coral reef residents Simple to resource! The items you will need: Bananas Gummy lace sweets Plain biscuits Sugar Cocktail sticks Green food colouring Bowls Teaspoons Dinner knife