This explanation text for P4, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, explains how animal tracking collars work. Find out why scientists track animals, how GPS is used and how the data is used on computers. 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 non-chronological report for P6, linking to the topics biodiversity and interdependence, 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 biography text for year 6, describes how Gladys West helped to develop the first Global Positioning System (GPS). Gladys was hired by the American government as a mathematician in coding and computer programming. In 1978, Gladys led the Seasat project, processing data from a NASA satellite that was one of the earliest Earth-observing systems. The satellite was designed to measure variation in sea-surface winds, temperatures, wave heights, sea ice, ocean geography and liquid water in the Earth’s atmosphere. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This biography text for P7, describes how Gladys West helped to develop the first Global Positioning System (GPS). Gladys was hired by the American government as a mathematician in coding and computer programming. In 1978, Gladys led the Seasat project, processing data from a NASA satellite that was one of the earliest Earth-observing systems. The satellite was designed to measure variation in sea-surface winds, temperatures, wave heights, sea ice, ocean geography and liquid water in the Earth’s atmosphere. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This lesson pack for P5, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, 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 set up their own investigation to find out what happens to the diameter of a crater when a meteor is dropped from different heights. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how craters are formed. A map of the Moon. Simple to resource! The items you will need: flour coco powder desiccated coconut trays metre rulers 30 cm rulers rocks and marbles

This biography text for year 5, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Galileo Galilei’s contributions to science were. He pioneered the scientific revolution and popularised scientific debate. Our understanding of the Universe was advanced through Galileo’s observations, methods and use of applied mathematics. He made many advances in the study of physics and promoted Copernican theory and the relativity of motion. 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 year 5, 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 biography text for P6, linking to the topic Earth and Space, explains how important Galileo Galilei’s contributions to science were. He pioneered the scientific revolution and popularised scientific debate. Our understanding of the Universe was advanced through Galileo’s observations, methods and use of applied mathematics. He made many advances in the study of physics and promoted Copernican theory and the relativity of motion. 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 interview text for P6, 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.

Why do some people snore? This explanation text for Year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats 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 biography text for P5, linking to the topicBiodiversity and Interdependence, 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.

In this interview text for year 4, linking to the topic states of matter , Brendan McCormick explains what he does in his job as a volcanologist. Brendan studies the gases emitted by volcanoes, looking for clues about when they might erupt. He explains how difficult it can be to collect samples, his first visit to a volcano as a scientist as well as much 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.

In this non-fiction text for year 6 , linking with the topics Evolution and inheritance , discover how animals and plants adapt to survive in fires. Wildfires can be devastating to the environment, but some animals, insects and plants have adapted to survive, and even flourish in fire. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

In this interview text for P5, linking to the topic Earth’s materials, Brendan McCormick explains what he does in his job as a volcanologist. Brendan studies the gases emitted by volcanoes, looking for clues about when they might erupt. He explains how difficult it can be to collect samples, his first visit to a volcano as a scientist as well as much 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.

In this non-fiction text for P7, linking with the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, discover how animals and plants adapt to survive in fires. Wildfires can be devastating to the environment, but some animals, insects and plants have adapted to survive, and even flourish in fire. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

A non-fiction text linking to the topic light for year 6 and P7. This interview with Gregg Suaning, a Professor of Biomedical Engineering, explains how his team is developing a bionic eye called Phoenix99 that could help people who have lost their sight to see again. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This biography text for year 6 , linking to the topic light, describes how Patricia Bath invented the ‘Laserphaco Probe’. This invention uses lasers to help break up and remove cataracts through a cut in the eye just 1 mm long. It has been used by eye doctors around the world. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

This explanation text for year 3, linking to the topic Forces, explains how animatronic dinosaurs work. Each part of the man-made dinosaur is labelled with an expanded caption - frame, electric motor, computer control system, pneumatic system, hydraulic system, infrared sensors and much more. 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 lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topic Forces, pupils will make a paper dinosaur and discover how it can walk down a ramp. They will then try it out on different surfaces to see whether friction makes a difference to how it walks. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation Printable instructions for the activity Differentiated results table Instructions for an extra activity to make a nodding dinosaur. Simple to resource! The items you will need: Books Scissors Cardboard or wood to make a ramp Different materials to cover the ramp; for example, sandpaper.