Introducing “Science in the News” — The Perfect Resource for Key Stage 2 Learners!
Are you looking for a fun, engaging, and educational way to keep your pupils informed about the world around them? Look no further! “Science in the News” is a monthly 2-page newspaper designed specifically for Key Stage 2 learners. Each edition is packed with the latest scientific news, stunning pictures, and intriguing stories from around the world.
Why choose “Science in the News”?
Relevant & Engaging Content: Each month, we bring real-world scientific events to life with articles written in language that’s perfect for KS2 students.
Visually Exciting: Colorful photos accompany each article, helping pupils better understand different places and ecosystems.
Critical Thinking Questions: Each article includes discussion questions that encourage students to think deeply about the world, its environments, and the challenges we face.
Boosts Literacy & Scientific Skills: By reading our newspaper, pupils not only improve their reading and comprehension skills but also expand their understanding of the different areas of science.
What’s inside each edition?
A 2-page spread covering 3-4 exciting news stories.
High-quality images and infographics to support the learning experience.
Discussion prompts and reflection questions to facilitate group work or classroom debates.
How can “Science in the News” enhance your classroom?
Perfect for Lessons: Use each edition as the foundation for scientific or current events lessons.
Stimulates Curiosity: Keep your pupils engaged and eager to learn more about our changing world.
Sparks Meaningful Discussions: With our included discussion questions, you’ll easily spark conversations that build critical thinking and collaboration.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic resource to inspire young scientists! Download today and ensure your pupils stay informed and excited about science!
A high-quality, zero planning resource all about the four layers of the Earth. Engage your young learners with a physical flip book that they put together. Ideal for sticking in exercise books or stapling together for use as a revision resource.
This resource can also be used in conjunction with a research lesson, where pupils use devices or physical texts to gather information and add to each flip book page.
This resource includes a title page, a page for the crust, mantle, outer core and inner core, as well as an extension page at the end.
This is a no-fuss resource which is perfect if you need something visual for the pupils to return back to.
Ideal for recapping knowledge and understanding of anatomy and physiology topics. These worksheets are great for revision or for introducing a topic and can be completed with or without the word bank. Aligns closely to Biology and PE subject curriculum.
Diagrams Include:
Bones of the Body
The Heart
Muscles of the Body
Organs of the Body
All answer sheets included and resources are downloaded in pdf format.
Encourage curiosity in your classroom with these Australian animal research fact files - ideal for promoting independent internet or book research skills.
This resource includes nine different Australian animals, each with two-page worksheets which include research sections such as habitats, food and location maps.
The Australian animals in this resource include:
Hairy-Nosed Wombat
Bilby
Echidna
Koala
Red Kangaroo
Platypus
Kookaburra
Tasmanian Devil
Numbat
Total of 18 worksheet pages, all in PDF format.
Unlock the world of rivers with this engaging, curriculum-aligned educational resource, designed specifically for Upper KS2 students! Our River Features & Landscapes Pack brings the beauty and science of rivers to life, making geography both accessible and exciting.
What’s Inside?
Interactive PowerPoint Presentation
Our expertly crafted PowerPoint offers stunning visuals and easy-to-follow explanations of river features such as meanders, oxbow lakes, waterfalls, and more. Each topic includes a starter activity as well as a matching worksheet.
Ten Hands-On Worksheets
Each worksheet is packed with activities that challenge students to think critically, make observations, and draw connections to real-world examples. From labelling diagrams to interpreting data and mapping river courses, these worksheets help reinforce key concepts and keep students engaged.
This resource is ideal for a unit of work based on Rivers and includes a PPT with twenty-six slides and ten worksheets. Download in PPT and PDF format today.
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey through the amazing world of the human body or looking for a way for your pupils to recap what they have learnt? Look no further! ‘Systems of the Body’ is a comprehensive educational resource designed to engage and inspire young minds to learn about the fascinating systems that make our bodies work.
We’ve carefully crafted an activity with two differentiated levels, including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and skeletal systems of the body. Each system is presented with a page of pictures which can be cut out to form the flip page. These pictures can then either be stuck on the correct definition provided or stuck onto a blank template to encourage pupils to write their own definitions or research.
Keep your pupils engaged with this high-quality resource, ideal for displaying in classrooms or exercise books.
Investigate the adaptations of 10 animals around the world with these flip book information worksheets.
How To:
Stick the information sheet or missing words worksheet into exercise book before sticking the animal picture over the top along the banner. Cut along the dotted lines of the animal picture to create a flip book.
This resources also comes with a ‘fill-in-the-gaps’ worksheet and word bank for pupils to complete, along with an answer key.
Animals included:
Camel
Orca
Cheetah
Zebra
Loggerhead Turtle
Chameleon
Lobster
Macaw
Hippopotamus
Rhinocerous
All resources downloaded in pdf format.
Are you ready to take your upper Key Stage 2 pupils on an unforgettable journey through the diverse biomes and ecosystems of our Earth? This educational resource is specifically designed for curious young minds!
What’s Included?
Engaging PowerPoint Presentation (PPT): Captivate your students with a vibrant and informative presentation that introduces them to the major biomes of the world— from the lush rainforests to the arid deserts! Packed with stunning visuals and easy-to-understand explanations, this PPT will spark their interest and lay the foundation for deeper exploration.
18 Worksheets: Dive deeper into learning with thoughtfully crafted worksheets! Each worksheet is designed to reinforce concepts and encourage critical thinking. Including:
Fact Files
Word Search
Animal Adaptations
Keyword Match
Draw & Label
Ecosystem Impacts
This resource is perfect for setting as an independent research task or for supporting your topical Geography and Biology themes.
Get Your Students Excited About the World Around Them!
Help your upper KS2 learners discover the beauty and complexity of our planet’s ecosystems. Download today in PPT and PDF format.