pdf, 5.06 MB
pdf, 5.06 MB

This 20-question quick-fire worksheet is a fast, effective way to assess and reinforce pupils’ understanding of the KS2 Evolution & Inheritance unit.

Designed to work alongside the Knowledge Organiser, pupils can use the KO to look up answers, and the repeated images help reinforce vocabulary and boost long-term memory. This resource is also ideal for retrieval practice, lesson starters, plenaries, intervention sessions, homework or end-of-unit assessment.

All questions are short, clear and accessible

What’s Included

  • 20 quick-fire questions covering:

  • Evolution, Variation, Adaptations, Inheritance, Offspring, Environment, Extinction, Fossils and fossilisation

  • How species change over time

A balanced mix of:

  • Recall questions
  • Vocabulary checks
  • True/false statements
  • Ordering tasks
  • Short explanation questions

Questions designed to be answered quickly in one word or one sentence.

Why Teachers Love This Resource

✔ Supports retrieval practice and long-term memory

✔ Perfect companion to the Evolution & Inheritance knowledge organiser

✔ Reduces planning time

✔ Great for whole-class, small-group, or individual revision

✔ Ideal for Year 6 but also suitable for confident Year 5 pupils

Perfect For

  • Lesson starters / “Do Now” tasks
  • Plenaries
  • Homework
  • Assessment for learning
    -SATs science sampling preparation
    Intervention and catch-up work

Format
1-page quick-fire question worksheet
Print-ready, clear layout
Easy to mark and discuss as a class

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A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, or a series of lessons, in one place.

Bundle

KS2/Section 4 - Evolution & Inheritance/ Test/ Quiz/Knowledge Organiser/Year 6/ SATs/Science

This KS2 Evolution & Inheritance bundle provides a complete, ready-to-use set of resources ideal for teaching, revising, and assessing the full Year 6 unit. It includes a high-quality Knowledge Organiser and a 20-question quick-fire worksheet, designed to work seamlessly together to build confidence, vocabulary and long-term memory. The Knowledge Organiser offers clear definitions, child-friendly explanations, key vocabulary, misconceptions, diagrams and examples, while the Quick-Fire Worksheet provides fast, effective retrieval practice that reinforces the same core content. Pupils can use the KO to search for answers, and many of the images are intentionally repeated across both resources to strengthen understanding and support memory. What’s Included 1. Knowledge Organiser (2 pages) - Key vocabulary (evolution, variation, adaptation, inheritance, fossils, extinction and more) - Simple, accurate definitions - Visuals to support memory - Misconceptions explained - Adaptation examples - Fossilisation steps - Clear explanation of how species change over time 2. Quick-Fire Worksheet (2 pages- Including Answers) - 20 short, snappy retrieval questions - Vocabulary checks, ordering tasks, true/false and short explanations - Ideal for starters, plenaries, revision, homework or mini-assessment - Aligned directly with the KO for consistency and ease of use >Why Teachers Love This Bundle< - Covers the full KS2 Evolution & Inheritance unit - Reduces planning time with high-quality, curriculum-aligned content - Clear, consistent visuals across both resources improve recall - Perfect for mixed-ability classes and targeted interventions - Supports independent learning and self-checking using the KO - Helps prepare pupils for science sampling and Year 6 assessment Perfect For: Introducing the unit, Revision and retrieval practice, Intervention and catch-up sessions, Homework, Display boards and science folders, Small-group or whole-class teaching Format: All files provided as clear, print-ready PDFs Designed for ease of use and maximum classroom impact

£3.00

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