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WHIZZ POP BANG is a monthly magazine brimming with top-quality science for children aged six to twelve. Our NEW downloadable resources link hands-on science experiments with key curriculum topics for years 2 to 6. The resources include lesson plans, hands-on investigations, PowerPoint presentations, games, science texts and guided reading comprehensions – all aimed at making science fun and engaging for children and teachers alike!

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WHIZZ POP BANG is a monthly magazine brimming with top-quality science for children aged six to twelve. Our NEW downloadable resources link hands-on science experiments with key curriculum topics for years 2 to 6. The resources include lesson plans, hands-on investigations, PowerPoint presentations, games, science texts and guided reading comprehensions – all aimed at making science fun and engaging for children and teachers alike!
P7 Reading Science: Ten fungi
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P7 Reading Science: Ten fungi

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In this non-fiction text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, discover ten weird and wonderful fungi. Meet the fungi that look like furry feet, fairy baths, piles of sick and more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner or whole class.
P7 Reading Science: Interview with a fungi expert
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P7 Reading Science: Interview with a fungi expert

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This interview text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics ‘living things and habitats’ and ‘Biodiversity and interdependence’, explains the work of woodland fungi expert Professor Lynne Boddy. Everyone knows that plants are important, but many people don’t realise how important fungi are to plants. They attach to the roots of over 80% of plants and feed them with water and mineral nutrients. Download this pack to find out more! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner.
yr2 Instructions to make an alien desk organiser
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yr2 Instructions to make an alien desk organiser

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This reading comprehension instruction text for year 2 and P3, linking to science topic materials, explains how to make your own eco-friendly alien desk organiser. Upcycle some packaging to get your desk ready for the new term! 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.
yr4 Reading science: Cane Toad
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yr4 Reading science: Cane Toad

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This non-chronological report for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics of living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the invasive amphibian, the cane toad. The text explains where they originated from, why they are called an ‘alien species’, what they eat and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: A 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.
Yr6 reading Science: Interview with a fungi expert
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Yr6 reading Science: Interview with a fungi expert

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This interview text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics ‘living things and habitats’ and ‘Biodiversity and interdependence’, explains the work of woodland fungi expert Professor Lynne Boddy. Everyone knows that plants are important, but many people don’t realise how important fungi are to plants. They attach to the roots of over 80% of plants and feed them with water and mineral nutrients. Download this pack to find out more! The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used with a partner.
P5 Reading Science: Cane toads
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P5 Reading Science: Cane toads

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This non-chronological report for year 4 and P5, linking to the topics of living things and habitats and biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the invasive amphibian, the cane toad. The text explains where they originated from, why they are called an ‘alien species’, what they eat and much more! The downloadable reading pack includes: A 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.
Yr6 Reading science: Carl Linnaeus
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Yr6 Reading science: Carl Linnaeus

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A non-fiction biography text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics Living things and habitats and Biodiversity and interdependence. Carl Linnaeus was a botanist and doctor whose ideas on naming and sorting organisms are still used today. Carl divided all things into three kingdoms: animal, vegetable and mineral. Kingdoms were divided into classes, then orders, then genera and finally into species. (In modern classification, we also include the ranks of family and phylum.) Carl used binomial classification, where every living thing is named after its genus and its species. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used as a whole class or with a partner.
P7 Science reading: Carl Linnaeus
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P7 Science reading: Carl Linnaeus

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A non-fiction biography text for year 6 and P7, linking to the topics Living things and habitats and Biodiversity and interdependence. Carl Linnaeus was a botanist and doctor whose ideas on naming and sorting organisms are still used today. Carl divided all things into three kingdoms: animal, vegetable and mineral. Kingdoms were divided into classes, then orders, then genera and finally into species. (In modern classification, we also include the ranks of family and phylum.) Carl used binomial classification, where every living thing is named after its genus and its species. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions to be used as a whole class or with a partner.
Year 5 Space Reading
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Year 5 Space Reading

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This great-value science bundle contains: An interview text with Tim Peake A historical biography about female scientist Cecilia-Payne- Gaposchkin. An explanation text on Solar Pannels. Each text has differentiated question and answer sheets. It’s the perfect way to inspire your class during their reading time.
Reading Science Yr3 Interview with a baker
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Reading Science Yr3 Interview with a baker

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A non-fiction text linking to the topicanimals including humans for year 3, this interview with Ravneet Gill is great for fans of the TV show ‘Junior Bake Off’. She talks about her love of chemistry and biology at school, her love of recipes which involve heating sugar and how much fun it is presenting Junior Bake Off. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
P4 Reading Science Interview with a baker
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P4 Reading Science Interview with a baker

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A non-fiction text linking to the topicBiodiversity and interdependence P4, this interview with Ravneet Gill is great for fans of the TV show ‘Junior Bake Off’. She talks about her love of chemistry and biology at school, her love of recipes which involve heating sugar and how much fun it is presenting Junior Bake Off. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
year 2 Reading Science Gorillas
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year 2 Reading Science Gorillas

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This non-chronological report for year 2 , linking to the topic living things and habitats , investigates the largest primate on the planet, the gorilla. The text explains what a group is called, what they eat, what they are closely related to, their habitat 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. Discussion question to be used with a partner or as a whole class.
Yr3 Reading Science Laser Tag
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Yr3 Reading Science Laser Tag

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An explanation text on how laser tag works for year 3, linking with the topic light . Laser tag has become one of the most popular games around the world, allowing people to battle each other safely using light beams and smart vests. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
P4 Reading Science Laser tag
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P4 Reading Science Laser tag

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An explanation text on how laser tag works for P4, linking with the topic vibrations and waves. Laser tag has become one of the most popular games around the world, allowing people to battle each other safely using light beams and smart vests. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
P7 Reading science Chickens
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P7 Reading science Chickens

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This non-chronological report text for year 6, linking to the topic biological systems, tells you everything you would like to know about chickens. The text features: how they are artifically selected, how they have evolved from dinosaurs and much more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
Y6 Reading science Chickens
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Y6 Reading science Chickens

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This non-chronological report text for year 6, linking to the topic evolution and inheritance , tells you everything you would like to know about chickens. The text features: how they are artifically selected, how they have evolved from dinosaurs and much more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
Year 4 Reading science Motion capture suits
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Year 4 Reading science Motion capture suits

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Motion capture technology (usually known as MOCAP) has transformed films and video games by allowing actors’ movements to be used to animate computer-generated characters. Find out more about how it works in this reading resource for year 4 linking to the topic of ‘sound’ . The downloadable reading pack includes: An A4 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
P5 Reading Science Motion capture suits
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P5 Reading Science Motion capture suits

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Motion capture technology (usually known as MOCAP) has transformed films and video games by allowing actors’ movements to be used to animate computer-generated characters. Find out more about how it works in this reading resource for P5 linking to the topic of ‘vibrations and waves’. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A4 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
P5 Reading science Louis and Auguste Lumière
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P5 Reading science Louis and Auguste Lumière

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The Lumière brothers created the cinématographe – a projector, camera and printer that they used to film the first movie. They also made important developments in photography, art and medicine. This biography text for is for P5, linking to the topic vibrations and waves. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.
Yr4 Reading Science Louis and Auguste Lumière
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Yr4 Reading Science Louis and Auguste Lumière

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The Lumière brothers created the cinématographe – a projector, camera and printer that they used to film the first movie. They also made important developments in photography, art and medicine. This biography text for is for year 4 , linking to the topic sound. 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. Discussion questions for the whole class or to be used with a partner.