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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!
Yr2 science reading: The Great Fire of London
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Yr2 science reading: The Great Fire of London

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This text for year 2 linking to the topic Everyday materials describes how the city of London was destroyed by fire and then rebuilt by science. Scientists Robert Hooke and Sir Christopher Wren were responsible for building the monument that stands in London today to commemorate the Great Fire Of London. What most people don’t know is they built a secret science lab inside it! 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.
P7 Reading Science: Interview with a herpetologist
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P7 Reading Science: Interview with a herpetologist

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This interview text for P7, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, explains what Dr Jackie Litzgus does in her job. She loves reptiles and amphibians and gets to study them, including snapping turtles. She talks about her teaching and how she runs a 75-year-old wildlife research station. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.
Yr6 Science Reading: Interview with a herpetologist
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Yr6 Science Reading: Interview with a herpetologist

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This interview text for year 6 , linking to the topics living things and habitats , explains what Dr Jackie Litzgus does in her job. She loves reptiles and amphibians and gets to study them, including snapping turtles. She talks about her teaching and how she runs a 75-year-old wildlife research station. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.
P6 Reading Science:Bears
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P6 Reading Science:Bears

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This non-chronological report for P6, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence, tells you everything you would like to know about the mammals, bears. The text features: the biggest and smallest bears, what they eat, where they live and why they hibernate. 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:Bears
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Yr5 Reading Science:Bears

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This non-chronological report for year 5, linking to the topics living things and habitats, tells you everything you would like to know about the mammals, bears. The text features: the biggest and smallest bears, what they eat, where they live and why they hibernate. 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.
P5 Reading Science: Sleeping animals
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P5 Reading Science: Sleeping animals

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In this non-fiction text for P5, linking with the topics living things and habitats , discover the unusual sleeping habits of ten different animals. All animals need sleep to rest and recharge, but that sleep can come in many forms, from fleeting naps to months of hibernation. 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.
Yr 4 Reading Science: sleeping animals
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Yr 4 Reading Science: sleeping animals

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In this non-fiction text for year 4, linking with the topics living things and habitats, discover the unusual sleeping habits of ten different animals. All animals need sleep to rest and recharge, but that sleep can come in many forms, from fleeting naps to months of hibernation. 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.
P5 reading science Eugene Aserinsky
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P5 reading science Eugene Aserinsky

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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.
Y4 reading science Eugene Aserinsky
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Y4 reading science Eugene Aserinsky

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This biography text for year 4, linking to the topic living things and habitats, 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.
P5 reading science snoring
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P5 reading science snoring

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Why do some people snore? This explanation text for P5, linking to the topicbiodiversity and interdependence 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.
Yr 4 reading science snoring
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Yr 4 reading science snoring

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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.
Yr4 sleep and hibernation Science lesson
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Yr4 sleep and hibernation Science lesson

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In this lesson pack for year 4, linking to the topics living things and habitats, pupils will discover how important sleep is to humans and animals. They will find out how animals sleep and why they hibernate. The activity involves using a thermometer to take the temperature of water. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining why we need to sleep Printable instructions for the activity
P6 Reading Science space interview
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P6 Reading Science space interview

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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.
Yr5 Science Reading Space Interview
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Yr5 Science Reading Space Interview

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This interview text for year 5, 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.
P6 Reading Science space
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P6 Reading Science space

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This explanation text for P6, 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.
Yr5 Reading Science space
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Yr5 Reading Science space

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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.
P6 Reading Science Galileo Galilei
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P6 Reading Science Galileo Galilei

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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.
yr5 reading science Galileo Galilei
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yr5 reading science Galileo Galilei

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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.
P3 Reading science wolves
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P3 Reading science wolves

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This non-chronological report for P3, linking to the topic of biodiversity and interdependence, investigates the howling members of the canine family, wolves. The text explains why they howl, what they eat, how they keep warm in winter and how many pups they have. 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.
Yr2 Reading Science Wolves
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Yr2 Reading Science Wolves

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This non-chronological report for year 2, linking to the topic of living things and habitats , investigates the howling members of the canine family, wolves. The text explains why they howl, what they eat, how they keep warm in winter and how many pups they have. 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.