This printable card game is designed to help pupils learn more about the planets in our solar system. The game is a great starter activity for introducing the topic of space, can be completely independently or in small groups, is suitable for all abilities, and should take 10 - 15 minutes.
There are 4 different versions of the cards to support with differentiation:
Picture only cards
Picture and name only cards
Full fact cards
Picture cards with blank space for children to complete
There are 8 different question cards with tasks for the students to complete, such as:
‘Put the planets in order of distance from the sun’
‘Sort the planets into gas giants and rocky planets’
‘Which planet spins the fastest?’
Five worksheets designed to help KS1 pupils learn more about animal identification and classification. The exercise is suitable for all abilities, and works well as either a starter or plenary.
These colouring sheets can be used to support children to recognise and identify the key characteristics of mammals, amphibians, birds, fish and reptiles.
Each worksheet includes facts about the animal group and several images of animals from that group. Students are introduced to scientific vocabularly for describing and categorising animals.
A ready-to-use pack full of fun practical activities and worksheets about space.
Students can build their own rockets, make a solar eclipse model or create their own astronaut pudding!
Suitable for KS2 or 3.
Fun space themed quiz linking to KS2 Earth and Space topic.
The pack includes:
Link to quiz in video format
PDF downloadable version of the quiz
Student cards to hold up during the quiz
Teacher answer sheet
Ready to go activity pack with 4 practical activities and 4 worksheets.
4 x easy practicals which require minimal resources and can be completed semi-independently by students
Build a straw rocket
Make an astronaut pudding
DIY solar eclipse
DIY expanding universe model
4 x fun space themed worksheets
Suitable for upper KS1 and KS2.
Worksheets cover all topics from year 1 statutory requirements, including plants, animals, everyday materials and seasons.
Complete printable workbook with 16 different worksheets that students can complete independently. Ideal for early finishers / revising topics / plenary.
Includes complete teacher answer booklet.
Collection of resources suitable for ks2 and upper ks1 to complement the topic of earth and space.
Activity pack with practical activities and worksheets
Planet snap cards
Interactive quiz