In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics Biodiversity and Interdependence, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. 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 meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

In this lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topic plants, pupils will carry out a comparative test. They will learn what independent variables, control variables and dependent variables are. Pupils will choose different liquids to water their grass with and observe the changes. 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 meadow field guide Simple to resource! The items you will need: grass seed or turf seed trays or plastic tomato boxes with holes in the bottom measuring cylinders or jugs rulers labels a variety of water-containing liquids, e.g. lemonade, vinegar, coffee

In this interview text for P6, linking to the topics Earth and space and Space, Katie Joy explains what she does in her job as a lunar geologist. Katie studies Moon rocks to find out how the Moon has evolved geologically through time, how it formed, why it has volcanoes on it, how it protects Earth from impacting asteroids, and lots 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 P4, linking to the topic forces and rocks, describes in detail how a pneumatic drill works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the drill: valve, air compressor, hose, piston and drill bit. 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 explanation text for year 3, linking to the topic forces and rocks, describes in detail how a pneumatic drill works. The labelled diagram explains each part of the drill: valve, air compressor, hose, piston and drill bit. 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 P4, linking to the topicEarth’s materials, describes the life of the historical scientist James Hutton. James spent lots of time outdoors and he became fascinated by the way that wind and rain changed the soil and the land. He was puzzled to find fossilised fish and shells in rocks in Scotland, far above sea level. He began collecting rocks and reading books about geology. 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 year 3, linking to the topics Rocks , describes the life of the historical scientist James Hutton. James spent lots of time outdoors and he became fascinated by the way that wind and rain changed the soil and the land. He was puzzled to find fossilised fish and shells in rocks in Scotland, far above sea level. He began collecting rocks and reading books about geology. 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 interview text for year 5 and P6, linking to the topics Earth and space and Space, Katie Joy explains what she does in her job as a lunar geologist. Katie studies Moon rocks to find out how the Moon has evolved geologically through time, how it formed, why it has volcanoes on it, how it protects Earth from impacting asteroids, and lots 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 lesson pack for P4, linking to the topic Earth’s materials, explains how fossils are formed. Have you ever dreamed of discovering a dinosaur? Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte explains how you do it, as well as how to evacuate them safely. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how fossils are formed Instructions for a fossils experiment Instructions for an extra activity to make and excavate your own fossils Simple to resource! the items you will need: Bread Gummy animal sweets Paper towels or kitchen roll Heavy books

This lesson pack for year 3 , linking to the topics Rocks, explains how fossils are formed. Have you ever dreamed of discovering a dinosaur? Palaeontologist Steve Brusatte explains how you do it, as well as how to evacuate them safely. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining how fossils are formed Instructions for a fossils experiment Instructions for an extra activity to make and excavate your own fossils Simple to resource! the items you will need: Bread Gummy animal sweets Paper towels or kitchen roll Heavy books

In this lesson pack for P4, linking to the topics Earth’s materials, pupils will learn about the different types of rocks: metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. They will speed up the rock cycle, which usually takes place over millions of years, by using chocolate! This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan Instructions to make edible rocks A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different types of rocks and the rock cycle A foldable rock cycle Simple to resource! The items you will need: White and milk chocolate buttons Foil Cupcake cases Bowl Warm water

In this lesson pack for year 3, linking to the topics Rocks, pupils will learn about the different types of rocks: metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. They will speed up the rock cycle, which usually takes place over millions of years, by using chocolate! This lesson pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan Instructions to make edible rocks A PowerPoint presentation explaining the different types of rocks and the rock cycle A foldable rock cycle Simple to resource! The items you will need: White and milk chocolate buttons Foil Cupcake cases Bowl Warm water

This is an interview text for P5 with game developer Brooke Maggs. She explains how she combines developing stories with her knowledge of code to make sure that the video games she helps to create are as exciting as possible!. She works with level designers, artists, sound designers and game designers to help tell the story to the player. 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 is an interview text for year 4 with game developer Brooke Maggs. She explains how she combines developing stories with her knowledge of code to make sure that the video games she helps to create are as exciting as possible!. She works with level designers, artists, sound designers and game designers to help tell the story to the player. 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 topicbiological systems P6 pupils will learn about an amphibian’s and an insect’s life cycles on the topic of ponds. Pupils will make their own 3D model of a life cycle and compare it with mammals and birds to find out the similarities and differences. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining amphibian and insect life cycles Printable instructions A Fishing Fun game Images of different animals to use a a visual reference when making their models Simple to resource! The items you will need: Modelling clay Thick cardboard Glue gun

Linking to the topicliving things and habitats year 5 pupils will learn about an amphibian’s and an insect’s life cycles on the topic of ponds. Pupils will make their own 3D model of a life cycle and compare it with mammals and birds to find out the similarities and differences. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining amphibian and insect life cycles Printable instructions A Fishing Fun game Images of different animals to use a a visual reference when making their models Simple to resource! The items you will need: Modelling clay Thick cardboard Glue gun

An experiment for P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, focusing on how ducks are suited to their habitats. Pupils will find out how ducks stay warm and how their feathers don’t become waterlogged. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Pond life’ Printable instruction sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: Wax crayons Pipettes Water Scissors

An experiment for year 2, linking to the topics living things, focusing on how ducks are suited to their habitats. Pupils will find out how ducks stay warm and how their feathers don’t become waterlogged. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation entitled ‘Pond life’ Printable instruction sheet Simple to resource! The items you will need: Wax crayons Pipettes Water Scissors

A non-fiction biography text for P6 about the female scientist Hilde Mangold, who discovered ‘organiser cells’ in newts. They have the power to organise nearby cells, telling them what part of a newt they should grow into. Hilde and Hans Spemann (a top zoologist) realised that other animals must have organiser cells too. Body cells don’t just follow their own instruction as they develop, they get clues from nearby cells as well. 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.

A non-fiction biography text for year 5 about the female scientist Hilde Mangold, who discovered ‘organiser cells’ in newts. They have the power to organise nearby cells, telling them what part of a newt they should grow into. Hilde and Hans Spemann (a top zoologist) realised that other animals must have organiser cells too. Body cells don’t just follow their own instruction as they develop, they get clues from nearby cells as well. 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.