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We love teaching and making resources to promote enjoyment, motivation, and understanding for children and teachers with a particular passion for learning outside the classroom.
This video comprehension takes a look at the ozone layer and its depletion. Your students will watch a video where they will learn about what the ozone layer is as well as what is damaging it and the issues that this has on life on Earth before answering a set of questions about what they’ve just seen.
This pack contains 3 levels of differentiation as well as an extension activity where they will draw a diagram to show how the ozone layer works.
What is video comprehension?
Our video comprehension series is designed to facilitate the learning of those students who find reading tricky. It allows them to access the same level of learning without the need to read large amounts of information as they will watch a video on the topic rather than reading large amounts of text. We have found it especially helpful with our SEN students.
Each set is differentiated three times. With the first level of differentiation requiring them to simply circle the correct answers.
These worksheets work best if each student has their own device as they can re-watch parts of the video to find the correct answers. However if you don’t have one device per students or pair we have done this with great success by having the video on repeat on the board / tv at the front of the classroom.
These activities are also perfect for home and distance learning.
We are constantly expanding our range of video comprehension worksheets so be sure to check back frequently for new resources.
Check out our other video comprehension packs:
- Compost
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This video comprehension is all about the wonderful world of compost. Your students will learn what compost is and how it works, the importance of composting, as well as what we can and can’t compost.
This pack contains 3 levels of differentiation as well as an extension activity where they must write a persuasive letter.
What is video comprehension?
Our video comprehension series is designed to facilitate the learning of those students who find reading tricky. It allows them to access the same level of learning without the need to read large amounts of information. We have found it especially helpful with our SEN students.
Each set is differentiated three times. With the first level of differentiation requiring them to simply circle the correct answers.
These worksheets work best if each student has their own device as they can re-watch parts of the video to find the correct answers. However if you don’t have one device per students or pair we have done this with great success by having the video on repeat on the board / tv at the front of the classroom.
These activities are also perfect for home and distance learning.
We are constantly expanding our range of video comprehension worksheets so be sure to check back frequently for new resources.
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This video comprehension takes a look at water pollution and the impacts it has on the environment. Your students will watch a video where they will learn about what the water pollution is, what causes it, the environmental impact, as well as what we can do to help stop water pollution.
This pack contains 3 levels of differentiation as well as an extension activity where they will carry out further research to find 5 interesting facts about water pollution.
What is video comprehension?
Our video comprehension series is designed to facilitate the learning of those students who find reading tricky. It allows them to access the same level of learning without the need to read large amounts of information as they will watch a video on the topic rather than reading large amounts of text. We have found it especially helpful with our SEN students.
Each set is differentiated three times. With the first level of differentiation requiring them to simply circle the correct answers.
These worksheets work best if each student has their own device as they can re-watch parts of the video to find the correct answers. However if you don’t have one device per students or pair we have done this with great success by having the video on repeat on the board / tv at the front of the classroom.
These activities are also perfect for home and distance learning.
We are constantly expanding our range of video comprehension worksheets so be sure to check back frequently for new resources.
Check out our other video comprehension packs:
- Compost
- Ozone Depletion
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The space map is a great cross-curricular activity to get children to think about the size of the planets in relation to each other as well as the distances between them. Get children to create a line of planets using the planet sizes table by drawing them on chalk on the playground. If space is limited it is good to do the sun as a whole class due to the massive size! As an extension you can get the children to write in between each planet the distance it is away from the sun as well as any fun facts they can think of or find out.
This pack contains two planet sizes sheet; one with decimals and one without.
Equipment needed:
Resource pack
Chalk
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This activity looks at how plants and trees survive by dispersing their seeds which is a key aspect of the life cycle of plants. Your class will collect seeds and classify them based on the key dispersal definitions.
Teaching Structure:
Discuss what a seed is and why it’s important that they are dispersed. Explain that plants and trees have different seed dispersal tactics.
Go outside and collect as many different seeds as you can. This can either be done during the school day (it can make a great trip!) or set as a home learning challenge.
Put the class into small groups and give each group a set of the definitions. - Get the children to sort the seeds into the correct seed dispersal classifications. You can then take a photo or get them to draw the seeds onto the activity sheet and answer the questions.
As an extension, get them to design their own seeds with a chosen dispersal method.
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This outdoor science investigation teaches your students about the properties of materials as they plan, investigate, record, and evaluate the rate in which different items melt.
This investigation is perfect for that hot summers afternoon where you simply need to get outside on. Students compare items that melt and investigate if these items have a different melting rate. It’s perfect if you’re looking at states of matter or materials and their properties.
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Have you ever wondered what lurks beneath the soil? With this science investigation you’re about to find out as your students become geologists to investigate what is underneath a patch of land. They will look into classifying what they find before creating their very own soil explorer museum. It’s a great resource if you’re looking at rocks and soil, geological skills, history, as well as the classification of materials and animals.
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Woodland tracker is a great way to investigate which animals are sneaking around in your outdoor space or local woodland. It’s a great activity if you’re looking at observation skills or habitats and can be differentiated for all age ranges. For this practical science investigation students will mark out an area using sand or fine soil and leave it overnight before returning to see if they can spot and identify any animal tracks that have been left behind.
This can be done as a one off investigation or as an ongoing project where you could introduce different variables such as location, season or food.
Contents:
Teacher’s Guide
2 x Match The Tracks activity sheet and answers(US & British animals)
2 x Investigation Method worksheets
3 x Results Table
4 x Investigation Question Cards
2 x Evaluation Question Sheets
To further differentiate this activity, get students to carry it out multiple times choosing something to change. They can complete the investigation method sheet and questions to help guide them through this.
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This pack contains three differentiated science investigation plan templates. They are a great way to help students organize their thoughts and ideas before carrying out the investigation.
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This forces and motion visual word search is a great way to reinforce or introduce your topics key vocabulary. It’s great for morning work, filling activities, or just as some fun! Your class will learn the key terms in no time with the help of our fun visuals and word search.
Key Vocabulary:
Acceleration
Balanced Force
Deceleration
Energy
Force
Friction
Gravity
Joule
Kinetic Energy
Mass
Momentum
Motion
Newton
Potential Energy
Velocity
Weight
Check out our other science word searches:
- Animal Adaptations
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This is a fantastic topic or project with links to living things, maths, art, and business. Your class will create their very own business selling seed bombs where they’ll need to create their business before making, advertising, and selling their seed bombs. It’s great if you can also find some space for them to test and use the seed bombs themselves.
This project is fantastic for developing team skills as well as making their learning relevant and meaningful.
**Teaching Structure: **
Read through the instruction sheet explaining that they are going to make a business selling seed bombs. Encourage them to think about the importance of local flowers and the benefits they have on the local wildlife.
Put the students into teams of 4 or 5 and get them to mind map their business ideas (name, who they’ll sell to, how they’ll advertise them etc.).
The following activities and worksheets can be taught in an order which suites you and your class best. Below we have split them into subject areas which best relate to the activities.
**Art / Design: **
Design a logo
Packaging design
**Science: **
Which Flowers: Research which native flowers would be good to include (you can collect or order seeds online).
Make the seed bombs by following the instructions.
Optional: Design their own seed bombs by changing or adding to the ingredients used. They can then re-write the instructions on how to make their own seed bombs. You could go a step further and get them to create a TV advert for their seed bombs.
**Literacy: **
Seed bomb instructions: Highlight the key features of the instructions.
My Seed Bomb instructions: Re-write the seed bomb instructions with their own unique ideas.
Advertisement: Students will create a poster for their seed bombs.
**Math: **
Cost and profits / sale prices: For these activity sheets students will work out how much it costs to produce the seed bombs, decide how much they will sell them for, and figure out their profits.
Sales Report: Students will keep a record of their sales, recording their profits on here.
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These dinosaur themed worksheets are designed to get children thinking about how animals camouflage themselves in the wild. It is a perfect topic starter or extension activity that your class are sure to love! I know mine did!
The children must color in the bugs to camouflage them against the background.
British and US spellings.
Have fun!
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This camouflage and mimicry word search is a great way to reinforce or introduce your topics key vocabulary. It’s great for morning work, filling activities, or early finishers as well as distance learning that you can set online! Your class will learn the key terms in no time.
Key Vocabulary:
Adaptation
Appearance
Behavior
Camouflage
Mimicry
Predator
Prey
Spots
Stripes
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This Easter themed activity focuses on how animals have adapted to hide themselves in the wild. It looks at the importance of camouflage through a fun and practical activity.
Children will think of an outside location to hide their Easter themed picture before designing and shading the picture to make it as camouflaged as possible. Once they’ve finished they can go and hide their Easter themed picture and see if a friend can find their picture.
After the activity it’s a great opportunity to talk about the importance of camouflage and see if they can think of any animals that are really well camouflaged in the environment they live in. You could show some videos as examples.
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We’re inviting you to the butterflies dinner. For this activity students will create their very own butterfly meals to see which the butterflies prefer. They’ll place the meals in an outdoor space and make a tally or draw pictures to see which meal gets enjoyed by the most by the butterflies.
It’s a great outdoor activity to introduce data handling and observations to your little ones.
Contents:
Teacher guide
Recipe instructions
Differentiated record sheets
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This activity will get students focusing on the small details as they use their observation skills to take a closer look at objects in your outdoor area. This activity will get students looking closely at the details and they use their observation skills to take a closer look at objects in your outdoor area.
They will choose an object (for example a leaf) and draw what they can see using their eyes in the first circle, using a magnifying glass in the second circle, and a microscope in the third. It’s a great activity to introduce them to microorganisms as well as allowing them to use a variety of scientific equipment.
If you do not have access to or time to use microscopes an activity sheet is included without the third circle.
Check out our outdoor learning science bundle.
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The insect trap investigation gets students looking closely at all the amazing creepy crawlies that can be found in your outdoor space by creating small traps. It’s great if you’re looking at living things, habitats, or data handling as well as developing key investigation skills.
**Ages 4 - 6: **Students will set the traps and observe what they collect. At this age it’s great for them to explore the wildlife, talking about their looks, how they move, key features, and other general observations. Once they’ve had time to study what they’ve trapped they can compete the observation sheet where they’ll draw what they’ve collected.
**Ages 7 - 9 & 10 - 12: **Students will set the traps and wait to see what crawls inside (checking each day for a few days. They’ll identify the creatures and record their results on the results table. They can then use their results to create a bar graph of their findings (you can choose to accumulate all the results or just use individuals). After that, get them to complete the evaluation question sheets which will encourage them to think about how successful their traps were and the reasons behind their results.
Equipment needed:
Activity pack
Trowel
Yogurt pot
Tray
Card
Stones
ID Guide (optional)
Check out our outdoor science bundle here.
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Get your class engaged with your living things topic from the very start with this exciting outdoor science scavenger hunt activity. It’s also a fantastic way to assess what your class already know or have learnt during the living things topic. It’s a hassle free resource with minimum prep, designed to engage students with a wide range of learning styles.
This pack contains 10 challenge task cards that cover the following areas:
Camouflage
Food Chains
Habitats
Identification / Classification
Observation Skills
The Human Body
My class had great fun in the outdoors while learning and recapping their skills. A fantastic lesson when the sun in shining!
Contents
Teacher’s Guide
8 x Differentiated Answer Sheets For The Children To Complete
10 x Challenge Task Cards
Top Tip: Laminate your cards so they can be used time and time again!
Check out our Outdoor Science Bundle here.
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This activity gets students exploring the wildlife in your pond by making their very own underwater viewer using just a plastic bottle, some tape, and scissors. It’s a fantastic activity if you’re looking at living things, habitats, or just want to give your students some time to explore this amazing world.
Teaching Structure:
Get the students to make their underwater viewers. Younger students may need help with this.
Give them time to use the viewers to explore the wildlife in your pond. Either during or after exploring they can complete the differentiated sheets recording their observations.
For higher grade levels you can get them to use books and the internet to ID what they see. Please note: There are obvious risks involved with this activity and there must be measures in place.
We suggest getting all students to lie down on an area close to the water level before using the viewers. Check out our risk assessment creator to produce a risk assessment quickly and easily.
We hope you find this pack useful and enjoy working outside with your class!
Check out our Outdoor Science Bundle.
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This is a great addition to your electricity topic. This Google Slide / Classroom activity is great recap your students circuit building skills while further developing their understanding into the magical world of electricity.
This resource contains 10 Google Slides where students are required to complete the circuits using the components given on the screen. They are also required to trouble shoot a couple of the circuits to figure out why they are not working. It’s great to further and reinforce their understanding of electricity.
The circuits get more difficult throughout the slides.
These Google Slides are aimed at years 3 - 5 and work great individually, in pairs, and as distance learning.
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