A non-fiction biography text for year 4, linking to the topic Animals including humans about Sir David Attenborough. He has inspired millions of people to fall in love with nature by bringing the natural world into our homes. He received a knighthood in 1985 and has won several awards. As David saw the damage that humans were doing to the natural habitats and animals he was filming, he became increasingly concerned. In his documentaries about the climate crisis, David has shown millions of people how important it is that we care for our planet. 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 topics plants , pupils will learn how trees reproduce and about seed dispersal. They will make a hypothesis, collect different winged seeds and carry out a comparative test. 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 pocket tree guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: Tree seeds Stopwatches

This explanation text for P4, linking to the topic forces, describes in detail how a wing turbine works. Generating electricity from renewable sources, such as wind, is crucial if we are to reduce our carbon emissions. Wind turbines are one of the main green power technologies. 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 non-fiction text for year 5 , linking to the topic living things and habitats , discover ten awesomely amazing climate activists. All around the world, young people are taking action against the climate crisis, from picking up litter to taking governments to court. Inspire your class with these incredible kids. 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 interview text for year 6 explains the work of plant biologist professor Joanne Chory. She recently realised she could play a role in solving the problem of climate change by using her knowledge of biology. Professor Chory explains how plants can be optimised to store more carbon in their roots. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

In this non-fiction text for P6, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, discover ten awesomely amazing climate activists. All around the world, young people are taking action against the climate crisis, from picking up litter to taking governments to court. Inspire your class with these incredible kids. 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 interview with a tree surgeon for year 5 links to the topic living things and habitats . Pablo Sanchez Moreno is a tree expert who maintains and preserves trees as his job. He explains why it is important to cut away the dead tissue in trees, to plant the right tree in the right place and what you need to become a tree surgeon and get paid to climb trees! 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 non-fiction text for year 6 , linking to the topics living things and habitats , discover ten amazing trees. They include a rainbow eucalyptus tree, African baobab trees, dragon blood trees and many more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

A non-fiction biography text for P7, linking to the topics Biodiversity and interdependence. Known as Mama Miti, which means ‘Mother of Trees’, Professor Wangari Maathai was an environmental activist who inspired the planting of millions of trees across Africa. In 2004, Wangari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace, becoming the first African woman to win the prestigious prize. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

A non-fiction biography text for year 6, linking to the topics Living things and habitats . Known as Mama Miti, which means ‘Mother of Trees’, Professor Wangari Maathai was an environmental activist who inspired the planting of millions of trees across Africa. In 2004, Wangari was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace, becoming the first African woman to win the prestigious prize. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

In this non-fiction text for P7, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, discover ten amazing trees. They include a rainbow eucalyptus tree, African baobab trees, dragon blood trees and many more! This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

This non-chronological report for year 3, linking to the topics of living things and habitats , investigates orangutans, the masters of the treetops in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. This text explains how these mammals are closely related to humans, where they live, what they eat and why they are critically endangered. 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 P7 explains the work of plant biologist professor Joanne Chory. She recently realised she could play a role in solving the problem of climate change by using her knowledge of biology. Professor Chory explains how plants can be optimised to store more carbon in their roots. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, pupils will learn how trees reproduce and about seed dispersal. They will make a hypothesis, collect different winged seeds and carry out a comparative test. 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 pocket tree guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: Tree seeds Stopwatches

This interview with a tree surgeon for P6 links to the topic biodiversity and interdependence. Pablo Sanchez Moreno is a tree expert who maintains and preserves trees as his job. He explains why it is important to cut away the dead tissue in trees, to plant the right tree in the right place and what you need to become a tree surgeon and get paid to climb trees! 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 P4, linking to the topic of biodiversity and interdependence, investigates orangutans, the masters of the treetops in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. This text explains how these mammals are closely related to humans, where they live, what they eat and why they are critically endangered. 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 4, linking to the topic electricity, describes in detail how a cherry picker works. When we want to pick fruit from treetops or safely access tall buildings, we usually use machines called aerial access platforms, also known as cherry pickers. The labelled diagram with expanded captions explains each part of the cherry picker in detail. 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 P5, linking to the topic electricity, describes in detail how a cherry picker works. When we want to pick fruit from treetops or safely access tall buildings, we usually use machines called aerial access platforms, also known as cherry pickers. The labelled diagram with expanded captions explains each part of the cherry picker in detail. 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 lesson pack for year 3 , Linking to the topic light sets up an investigation for your class. Pupils will make a shadow and see how it changes when they move it away from the light source. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation with instructions Printable results table Printable Stone Age shadow puppets Simple to resource! The items you will need: A2 paper Rulers Card Torches

This lesson pack for P5, Linking to the topic vibrations and waves sets up an investigation for your class. Pupils will make a shadow and see how it changes when they move it away from the light source. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation with instructions Printable results table Printable Stone Age shadow puppets Simple to resource! The items you will need: A2 paper Rulers Card Torches