This biography text for year 6, linking to the topic evolution and inheritance, describes how Gregor Mendel discovered the basic laws of genetics – long before we even knew genes existed! He worked tirelessly for eight years breeding pea plants, to dispel the theory that characteristics were passed from parents to their children by ‘blending’. He worked out that characteristics like pea colour and shape were passed on in sets of two. He found some invisible factors that, nearly 80 years on, scientists would discover were genes that are carried in our DNA. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question sheet. An answer sheet including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

This interview for P3, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, is with Dorothy Lowakutuk, an elephant keeper. Dorothy works at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, Africa’s first community-owned elephant sanctuary, in northern Kenya. The text explains what it’s like to look after the elephants, be part of the Samburu community 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.

This explanation text for year 5, linking to the topic earth and space, explains how solar panels create clean electricity from nothing more than sunlight. From rooftops to space stations, solar panels are an increasingly important source of renewable energy. This text explains the following technical vocabulary: phosphorus, photovoltaic cells and boron. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. Sign up at whizzpopbang.com/schools to access all of the teaching resources.

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.

This biography text for year 6 describes Alice Ball’s life. Alice found a reliable way to turn chaulmoogra oil into a water-soluble medicine that could be injected and absorbed by the body. Alice’s discovery led to a new safe way to treat leprosy, which meant many people were discharged from hospital or could finally leave leper colonies and return home. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.

In this non-fiction text for year 5, linking with the topic Earth and Space, discover ten places on Mars which would be interesting to visit as a Martian tourist. Here are some examples: Olympus Mons, an enormous shield volcano, Korolev Crater, which is filled with ice all year round, Abalos Undae, a dune field located at Mars’s north pole, and Eberserwalde Delta, which is all that is left of an ancient river system. 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. We’ve just launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.

This reading comprehension instruction text for P3, linking to the science topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how to take the seeds out of shop-bought tomatoes and turn them into tomato plants. 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. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.

This non-chronological report for year 5 , linking to the topic living things and habitats, investigates Arctic foxes. The text explains how they have evolved and adapted to live in the Arctic tundra. This downloadable reading pack includes: 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.

Ever wondered why an enormous ship that weighs thousands of tonnes and is loaded with cargo doesn’t sink to the bottom of the sea? Find out what buoyancy, density, air and gravity have to do with it. This explanation text is for year 5 and P6 and links to the topic Forces. 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 set of discussion questions to use as a whole class or with a partner.

This explanation text for P4, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, describes in detail how compost is made. Compost is the crumbly, dark soil-like material that gardeners use to feed plants they grow. It is made by recycling natural plant matter using a speeded-up and controlled version of a natural process called biodegradation (also known as rotting!). 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 P3, linking to the topic Biodiversity and interdependence, describes the life of the historical scientist and author Beatrix Potter. Beatrix was curious about nature and made lots of paintings. Her paintings are so accurate that other people have used them to identify different species of plants and fungi. Find out about her life and how she developed as a scientist, as well as a well-known author. 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.

In this non-fiction text for year 5, linking to the topic living things and habitats, discover ten awesomely amazing killer plants. From the deadly nightshade which produces lethal chemicals to the meat-eating sundews, you won’t want to pick any of these flowers! 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 text linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence for P4. Danny Clarke loved being outdoors from an early age. He is passionate about plants and shares how he got into horticulture in this inspiring interview. 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 biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the slimy world of an invertebrate, the slug. The text explains how they move, who they are related to, why they are seen as a pest but also why they are important. 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 non-chronological report for year 2, linking to the topics of plants, investigates the slimy world of an invertebrate, the slug. The text explains how they move, who they are related to, why they are seen as a pest but also why they are important. 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 non-fiction text for P6, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, discover ten awesomely amazing killer plants. From the deadly nightshade which produces lethal chemicals to the meat-eating sundews, you won’t want to pick any of these flowers! 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.

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

A non-fiction text linking to the topics rocks for year 3, this interview with Natalia Jagielska is great for dinosaur lovers. She talks about how she became a palaeontologist and how her team discovered a pterosaur skull sticking out of a rock! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder. An answer sheet including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum.