Science
The principal focus of science teaching in upper key stage 2 is to enable pupils to develop a deeper understanding of a wide range of scientific ideas. They should do this through exploring and talking about their ideas; asking their own questions about scientific phenomena; and analysing functions, relationships and interactions more systematically. At upper key stage 2, they should encounter more abstract ideas and begin to recognise how these ideas help them to understand and predict how the world operates. They should also begin to recognise that scientific ideas change and develop over time. They should select the most appropriate ways to answer science questions using different types of scientific enquiry, including observing changes over different periods of time, noticing patterns, grouping and classifying things, carrying out comparative and fair tests and finding things out using a wide range of secondary sources of information. Pupils should draw conclusions based on their data and observations, use evidence to justify their ideas, and use their scientific knowledge and understanding to explain their findings.
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Science Experiment Recording Sheet
A recording sheet to use when completing a Science experiment.
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Circuit Diagram Symbols Poster
A poster that shows a range of symbols used for drawing circuit diagrams.
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Electricity Word Wall Vocabulary
Electricity related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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The Solar System – Cut and Paste Activity
Use this cut-and-paste activity to make a mini solar system book.
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Space - Word Wall Vocabulary
Use these space vocabulary words and space terms to unlock the solar system for your primary students as they learn about space, the solar system, and the world far beyond your school.
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Science Experiment - Blubber Me!
A science experiment which explores the structural adaptation of blubber.
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Simple Circuits Poster
A poster that explains simple circuits.
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Renewable and Non-renewable Energy Posters
A set of two posters displaying and examining renewable and non-renewable energy sources, including wind energy, hydro energy, solar energy, natural gas, oil and coal.
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Planets of the Solar System Factbook
Bring the planets in the solar system into focus with a fun worksheet that can be turned into a factbook!
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The Seasons Around the World Posters and Worksheet
A diagram showing the Earth's rotation around the sun and the corresponding seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
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The Solar System to Scale
A poster showing the planets in our Solar System in order, and scaled according to their diameters.
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The Solar System - Planets in Order
A poster showing the order of the planets in our Solar System.
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Terrestrial Ecosystem Posters
Six educational posters describing types of Terrestrial Ecosystems.
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Dinosaur Adjectives Worksheet
A set of 6 dinosaur themed adjective teaching resource worksheets.
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Colours of the Rainbow Poster
Teach the order of colours in the rainbow with this classroom poster and worksheet.
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Amphibians vs Reptiles Worksheet Pack
Compare Amphibians vs. Reptiles and their characteristics with our printable animal comparison worksheets.
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Space Word Search
Review science vocabulary terms with an engaging space word search.
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Solar System Mobile – Craft Activity
Use this printable solar system craft when learning about the planets and their position in relation to the Sun.
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Individual Planet Posters
Use this set of posters with your space unit to teach about the individual planets.
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Bird Word Wall Vocabulary
Sixty-three bird related vocabulary cards for a word wall.
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Five Wonders Theme Park: Slither House Sketch – Project
An inquiry projects for students to research animals and their habitats for a reptile house in a theme park.
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Inherited versus Learned Behaviours Poster
A poster explaining the difference between inherited and learned behaviours.
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National Tree Day – Why Plant a Tree? Infographic
An infographic poster about the importance of trees in celebration of National Tree Day.
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National Tree Day – Word Hunt
A National Tree Day word search to use in the classroom.
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Producer, Consumer, Decomposer - Poster
A poster explaining the roles of the Sun, producers, consumers, and decomposers in the food chain.
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Sun and Moon Effects - Your Shadow Activity
An activity to highlight the changing position of the sun.
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The Tides Poster
A poster highlighting the tides on Earth and how they are effected by the Moon.
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Hemispheres Worksheet
A worksheet highlighting the hemisphere, equator and country locations.
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How to Make a Sundial
A worksheet outlining how to make a sundial.
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Spring Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a spring scale.
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Balance Scale Poster – Diagram with Labels
A poster containing a diagram with labels showing the key parts of a balance scale.
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Animal Adaptations - Inquiry Task
An inquiry-based task to consolidate and deepen students' understanding of animal adaptations.