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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!
P4 Reading Science An interview with a doctor
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P4 Reading Science An interview with a doctor

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A non-fiction text linking to the topicBiodiversity and interdependence for P4, this is an interview with Dr Chris van Tulleken. He is an infectious disease doctor and clinical research fellow at University College London Hospital. He also presents TV programmes for the BBC with his twin brother Xand, including Operation Ouch! 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. Answer sheets including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum.
Yr3 Reading Science Interview with a doctor
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Yr3 Reading Science Interview with a doctor

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A non-fiction text linking to the topicsanimals including humans for year 3, this is an interview with Dr Chris van Tulleken. He is an infectious disease doctor and clinical research fellow at University College London Hospital. He also presents TV programmes for the BBC with his twin brother Xand, including Operation Ouch! 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. Answer sheets including the objective for each question, which is taken from the reading national curriculum.
P7 Science Reading Asthma Inhalers
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P7 Science Reading Asthma Inhalers

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Asthma inhalers are life-saving devices that help millions of people around the world control the symptoms of asthma, a respiratory condition where the airways in the lungs become narrowed, making it harder to breathe. This explanation text for P7, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how they work. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.
Yr6 Reading science: Telescopes
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Yr6 Reading science: Telescopes

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This explanation text for year 6 , linking to the topic light , explains how a reflecting telescope works. Ever since the famous astronomer Galileo first looked at the stars with a simple spyglass more than 400 years ago, scientists have been using telescopes to understand the mysteries of space. Early telescopes used glass lenses to magnify the light from distant objects – these are called refracting telescopes. Most modern telescopes use curved mirrors instead. 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.
Yr2 Reading Science badgers
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Yr2 Reading Science badgers

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This non-chronological report for year 2 , linking to the topics of living things and habitats, investigates a nocturnal mammal, the badger. The text explains what they eat, where they live, their excellent sense of smell 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.
P3 Reading Science badgers
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P3 Reading Science badgers

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This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, investigates a nocturnal mammal, the badger. The text explains what they eat, where they live, their excellent sense of smell 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.
Yr 6 Reading Science : Edwin Hubble
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Yr 6 Reading Science : Edwin Hubble

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You might have heard of the Hubble Space Telescope, but what about the man it’s named after? Astronomer Edwin Hubble completely changed how we think about the universe. This biography text for year 6 links to the topic light. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
P7 Reading Science: Edwin hubble
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P7 Reading Science: Edwin hubble

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You might have heard of the Hubble Space Telescope, but what about the man it’s named after? Astronomer Edwin Hubble completely changed how we think about the universe. This biography text for year P7 links to the topic vibrations and waves. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.
P7 Reading Science: Telescopes
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P7 Reading Science: Telescopes

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This explanation text for P7, linking to the topicvibrations and waves, explains how a reflecting telescope works. Ever since the famous astronomer Galileo first looked at the stars with a simple spyglass more than 400 years ago, scientists have been using telescopes to understand the mysteries of space. Early telescopes used glass lenses to magnify the light from distant objects – these are called refracting telescopes. Most modern telescopes use curved mirrors instead. 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.
P6 Reading Science:Space
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P6 Reading Science:Space

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In this non-fiction text for P6, linking with the topic Earth and Space, discover ten out-of-this-world wonders. These include black holes, Saturn, images of the Sun, the Milky Way, the Horsehead Nebula and many 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.
Yr5 Reading Science Space
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Yr5 Reading Science Space

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In this non-fiction text for year 5 , linking with the topic Earth and Space, discover ten out-of-this-world wonders. These include black holes, Saturn, images of the Sun, the Milky Way, the Horsehead Nebula and many 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.
P7 Reading Science: Disease control
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P7 Reading Science: Disease control

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This interview text for P7 explains the work of disease control specialist Professor James Logan. He is the Head of the Department of Disease Control at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. They have recently discovered that mosquitoes can detect the smell of malaria-infected humans from their body odour. He explains how he infected himself with hookworm as an experiment and how COVID-19 sniffing dogs could help us detect infected people. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets. We have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
P3 Reading Science: Planting seeds
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P3 Reading Science: Planting seeds

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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.
P6 Reading Science: Water treatment
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P6 Reading Science: Water treatment

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This explanation text for P6, linking to the topic separating mixtures, explains how water treatment plants work. Turning murky river water into crystal clear drinking water is a complicated process. The text explains how the water in your tap is safe to drink. 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 have launched a new individual membership option so teachers can access all of our amazing resources for just £20 for the whole year.
Year 5 Science challenge: filtering water
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Year 5 Science challenge: filtering water

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An investigation for year 5, linking to the topic properties and changes of materials. 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.
Science Y2 and P3 Plasticine boat
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Science Y2 and P3 Plasticine boat

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This resource includes a differentiated lesson plan linked to the curriculum, a PowerPoint presentation entitled 'Will if float?" and a table to record class results. An investigation for year 2 and P3, linking to the topics everyday materials and properties and uses of substances. Pupils will find out how a boat floats thanks to the buoyant force. They will investigate how to make their own boats using Plasticine or sticky tack. They will also learn about density with some speedy science activities involving an egg, water and salt. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Will it float?’ A table to record class results Simple to resource! The items you will need: plasticine or sticky tack clear glass or tubs
Y6 and P7 Science Light Investigation
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Y6 and P7 Science Light Investigation

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Contains lesson plan linked to the curriculum, PowerPoint that explains how we see, instructions to make a periscope and a writing frame for an explanation text with a diagram of the eye. In this lesson pack for year 6 and P7, linking to the topic light and vibrations and waves, pupils will discover how light travels in straight lines and is reflected off of objects so we can see them. Pupils will learn about the different parts of the eye, including the cornea, lens, pupil, retina and iris. Using mirrors and a kitchen roll, pupils will investigate light by building a simple periscope. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan, complete with top tips for setting up the activity. Printable instructions for the activity. A PowerPoint presentation that explains how we see. A writing frame for an explanation text with a diagram of the eye, to be used in English lessons. Three speedy science activities.
YR5 Space: Signs of life lesson pack
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YR5 Space: Signs of life lesson pack

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Linking to the topic Earth and space, year 5 pupils will learn key facts about Mars and then set up a simple observation over time enquiry. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how scientists look for signs of life on Mars. An explanation text on Mars Rovers Instructions to set up the signs of life enquiry Simple to resource! The items you will need: sand 3 pots teaspoon yeast Fizzy vitamin tablet or bicarbonate of soda 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.
P6 Space: Signs of life lesson pack
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P6 Space: Signs of life lesson pack

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Linking to the topicspace, P6 pupils will learn key facts about Mars and then set up a simple observation over time enquiry. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how scientists look for signs of life on Mars. An explanation text on Mars Rovers Instructions to set up the signs of life enquiry Simple to resource! The items you will need: sand 3 pots teaspoon yeast Fizzy vitamin tablet or bicarbonate of soda 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.
Science Forces Y3 and P4 Let it go
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Science Forces Y3 and P4 Let it go

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In this lesson pack for year 3 and P4, linking to the topic forces, pupils will make their own pull-back car using a rubber band power to turn the axle and wheels. They will predict which surface it will travel the furthest on, record their results and then write a scientific conclusion. This downloadable pack includes: A lesson plan, complete with links to the science curriculum. Printable instructions to make the rubber band powered car. Differentiated investigation template. A PowerPoint presentation that explains friction. Easy to resource! you will need: Tissue box or shoe box Pairs of matching lids Rubber bands Paper clips Paper straws wooden skewers Sticky tape Sticky tack